Truck Steps
Which Truck Steps Are Right for You?
At TB-Customs, we offer several styles of truck steps, ranging from function-forward running boards to rocker-guarding nerf bars. But which is right for you? Let’s find out!
Running Boards
- Flat, cab-length design
- Function-forward approach
- Extra-wide 4–7-inch stepping surface
- Wide variety of material constructions (carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum)
Electric Truck Steps
- Unobtrusive design hides behind rocker panels when not in use
- Automatically extends when doors open
- Offers a lower drop than most fixed-position running boards
- Lightweight and dependable aluminum construction
Nerf Bars
- Tubular alloy construction; typically features textured ABS composite step pads
- Manufactured from durable alloy (carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum)
- Various finishes available (polished, black powder coat, black paint, chrome-plated)
- Styling ranges from OE-inspired single-tube steps to off-road-inspired multi-tube drop steps
Hoop Steps
- Simple U-Shaped design
- All-alloy construction
- May feature a universal or vehicle-specific design
- May or may not feature a structural tube running the length of the cab
Truck Bed Steps
- Low-profile design
- Cab length or single-step options
- Allows access to the cab, truck bed, or van rear
- Wide variety of material constructions (carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum)
- Improves access to your pickup’s bed
- Compact, single-step design
- Available in fixed-position or retractable styles
- Offered in bumper-mount and bedside-mount locations
Wheel to Wheel
- Stretches from just behind your vehicle’s front tire to just before the rear tire
- Provides access to your pickup’s cab and bed
- Ideal for work trucks and those that regularly transport tools and gear near the bulkhead/in a toolbox
- Offered in running board, nerf bar, or hoop step styles