Nerf Bar Styles & Specifications

Chrome, Stainless Steel & Black Nerf Bars

Materials & Finishes: Nerfs are made of either steel or stainless steel.  Finishes are generally black powder coated, chrome or polished stainless steel.

Nerf Sizes: Nerfs are available in the traditional round 3″ tube, 4″ tube, 4″ & 5″ oval tube styles.  As well as specialty styles with hoop styles steps built in.

Types of Nerf Bars: Sport Bars (Cab Length) & Wheel to Wheel (full lengths)

Sports Bars (Cab Length): These nerf bars are the traditional short version. Generally, sports bars extend from just behind the front wheel well to just behind the door on both the driver or passenger sides (some are only on the driver side). These devices are very good at protecting the vehicle from rocks and helping drivers and passengers enter and exit the vehicle. Usually, sports bars will have a combination of urethane step pads installed as foot pads to help with grip when getting in and out.

Wheel to Wheel (Full Length): Wheel to wheel nerf bars extend from just behind the front wheel well to just before the rear wheel well. Unlike sports bars, these are rarely installed as single item. The main purpose for this type of nerf bar is to allow easier access to the bed of the truck, as well as to help driver and passenger enter and exit the vehicle. These will have a combination of urethane inserts for foot pads, usually one or two near the door and a single large on at the bed of the truck, though some will have a pair (or even 3) at the rear of the bar.

Nerf bars are not just a good idea for help getting into the truck; they can make your truck more unique, as well. They offer a rugged appearance that many consumers find desirable for their trucks. Whether you own a domestic vehicle like a Chevy, GMC, Ford or Dodge or an import truck like a Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Mazda or Isuzu you can find several different styles of nerf bars that will fit your needs.