MaxMate 3" Nerf Bars Compatible with 2001-2018 Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra 1500; 2001-2019 2500 3500HD (Exclude SS) | Crew Cab | WB2C34707 | Side Step Rails Running Boards

Product was easy to install and they work great.

The original running boards on our bought new 2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 Crew Cab diesel had seen better days over the years.The clincher was the driver's side plastic insert was loose, no longer being made and I couldn't find them anyplace, even online. So, in looking at whether to just take them off and be done or replace with something new I came across these "MaxMate" brand replacements.While my wife and I seldom used the stock boards, our kids and now grandkids need to use them due to the step up of our 4 wheel drive truck so I decided to buy these new running boards. In this vintage of 4X4, the step up is nothing like the newer versions of 4X4 trucks, but it is still a tall step!It took a while to get around to replacing the stock running boards with the MaxMate boards as I'd bought them a couple of months ago, but last Labor day (2017) weekend I did the switch.While the directions and parts looked somewhat confusing these actually were very easy to figure out and install. The driver side and passenger side rails and bracketry were packaged color coded in plastic, one side all in green the other all in clear plastic. The Chrome work is very well done and the bracketry holding them to the cab are well made and all fit perfectly.The entire swap took about an hour and a half. They look great too!

Installation was pretty easy. The pictures and instructions were fairly clear and helpful.My truck is brand new (18); and I think that probably made a difference when it comes to bolt removal and re-installation. But some good penetrating oil can help if you have an older model that's seen a lot of grime from the road.The bars look good. Like others, I was concerned that 3" was going to be too small; but I think they look fine. Of course, these are far from the factory ones, but for the price, I'm not complaining.As for durability, time will tell. I live in the northeast, so I expect they will take some abuse come winter when the roads get coated with all kinds of junk.I have stood on them, and they don't bow or wobble, and I'm over 200 lbs. My decision to get them was to help my son get in and out easier. He's pretty happy with it. Plus they're not made to ride on or hang on. They're only an aid to entry and exit.All in all, they seem good for the money. Perhaps I'll update this review in 6 months or so to see where we are. But for now, they seem to fit the bill.

Good price, good looking and easy install. Sturdy

Easy to install and well made changes the look of the truck

Easy installation. Fit perfect.

I purchased these for a 2016 Chevrolet crew cab and installed them myself. They look good and seem sturdy enough. The reason for the 3 star review instead of a higher rating is because of the instructions that are included for these bars. Evidently, 2014 GM trucks use the same bars, but require some different brackets, which are included. The instructions spend so much time explaining how to install them on this one model year that it gets confusing for every other installation. In my case at least, there are also some mistakes in the instructions. To make them fit correctly, I had to use a bracket on the center driver side that is part of the 2014 instructions, not use the corresponding bracket on the passenger side and move the bar up to the upper hole on the driver side front mount. If you purchase these, please be aware that you are going to have to do the install without much help from the manual.

These are fantastic running boards for the price. They install is in fact really easy. The directions are good, and the intention of taking actual pictures to add pictures to the words is good, BUT line drawings to ensure correct positioning would have been easier since the black and white pictures printed on paper are just a bit hard to read. Still- no issues figuring it out.In response to some reviews that they are "cheap"- I am putting these on a truck after just selling a truck with fancy aftermarket running boards from the dealership that are the same style. YES- these do have a little more flex to them. YES- these do need the middle support brace vs. some fancier ones that don't have that. But most importantly... YES- these are 1/4 the cost of the "high end ones" and unless they start to break down faster, the little bit of flex to them is well worth the cost and the VERY easy installation!