Side steps are made of normally made heavy-duty steel or aluminium, mounting to the underbody of your vehicle, sitting just under the side sill to provide help to access your vehicle. Brush bars also provide a step to help access, along with essential protection from off road damage.
Get up to speed with this low down on side steps & brush bars
Side steps - also known as side rails, sliders or running boards - give a thin step that sits under the doors of your vehicle, providing help in getting in and out of a vehicle and also a bit of protection for the side panels. Side steps are normally installed on large or high-lift vehicles, including 4WDs.
Individual steps or pads fixed to each side of the vehicle, available in numerous types of trims for maximised foot grip and good looking designs designs.
Rock sliders are not intended as a step but they act as a great assist to get in and out of the vehicle. The primary use of this tube that runs from the front to the rear wheel is to protect your vehicle from large rocks and flying debris in rough road conditions.
A tubular steel rail runs from the bullbar to the rear wheel, below the doors and above the front wheels. Again the rails primary use is protection, but with high-grip sheeting applied they are great steps.
Electric side steps automatically open when they sense your vehicle's door opens and close after the door has closed.
An easy access step into your 4WD and also essential protection for your vehicle's side and front side panels against damage from rocks and other dangers when you're off road.
Look for a checkered plate treads on your brush bars
For the best grip for work boots in all weather conditions, choose brush bars with checkered plate treads.
Make sure they're made with durable materials
Brush bars should be constructed with high grade materials, SPHC oil and pickled steel for maximum strength and resistance.
