Video: Aluminess Nerf Bar Install on an E350

[sixstringsteve]

The instructions from Aluminess left a lot to be desired, so I thought I'd toss this quick video up for anyone doing the install. Even the website pics were tough to see how the steps mounted. While this isn't a how-to instructional video, it should give you a good idea of what it took to install these. Hopefully this helps someone out there.

 

[24HOURSOFNEVADA]

The kid (David) checking his hair at 1:24 is priceless.

 

[sixstringsteve]

He's a great kid.

 

[OtterHome]

Thanks for posting this. It's my next project. This will help a lot.

You commented in the video that they would be better if they were out farther from the van. Now that you've used them for a bit, do they still seem too narrow? I haven't ordered yet and am still kinda on the fence about that.

 

[sixstringsteve]

I'd prefer that they stuck out another inch, but they're usable as is. My passengers haven't complained about them being narrow. It just kinda forces you to step sideways when entering.

 

[OtterHome]

Thanks!

 

[BajaSportsmobile]

At 4:20 you questioned what Aluminess meant by "at an angle to each other". They want one bolt more inboard than the other, so that a line between the two bolts is not parallel to the Nerf Bar and Pinch Weld - making it more stable.

Good job on the install and video.

Giving away our little install secrets?

 

[sixstringsteve]

Ah, that makes sense with the 'angle' note.

I know you've got plenty more secrets up your sleeves

Thanks again for the tips, they made the install go a lot better.

 

[djbonsu]

Great video per usual and info! I'm also in the fence about going this route or having something custom made.