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Need Help on figuring out which steps to put on my 2005 Duramax

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Old 07-11-2012, 10:41 PM
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Default Need Help on figuring out which steps to put on my 2005 Duramax

I have a Duramax with a 6 in. lift kit installed. I have running boards on it now, but some people can't get into my truck because they have a problem lifting their leg that high. My question is this: Does anyone know of single steps to put at each door that will drop low enough for people to get in and out easier? Any advice would be welcome as I am completely new to this. Thanks and sorry if this is in the wrong section
 
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Old 07-23-2012, 11:57 AM
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im a big fan of the amp research steps, they will come down when you open the door and tuck away nicely whenever you shut it leaving a clean streamline look
 
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Old 08-11-2012, 02:47 PM
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I had a duramax with 10" of lift , had Westin step bars and took a old 3" body lift and long bolts and used them as spacers to drop them down. Worked fine when I had it for about a year
 
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Old 08-13-2012, 09:57 PM
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I really like my westin steps, but my truck is stock height so I don't know if that helps
 
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I have Putco Boss bars. they are 4" heavy duty stainless steel wheel to wheel steps. they hold up so well. I had westin steps on my other truck they rusted out in just 3 years in our northern va winter weather. The putco steps have been on for over 5 years and look just as good as the day i put them on. They come with a full lifetime warranty as long as you keep your paper work.
 
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Old 09-23-2012, 10:14 PM
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Westin makes cheap ones or stainless ones, you get what you pay for
 
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