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Tough Truck Steps For Tough Trucks - Prosteps Install

Installing OR Fab's ProStep Adjustable Truck Step.
By Dan Sanchez
Photography by Dan Sanchez
Or Fab Pro Step Install Lead
Or Fab Pro Step Install Nerf Bar
ProSteps are an adjustable... 
   
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Or Fab Pro Step Install Nerf Bar
ProSteps are an adjustable truck step that meets the needs of off road truck enthusiasts who desire an aggressive look with a rugged construction.
Or Fab Pro Step Install Frame Hole
Existing factory holes are... 
   
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Or Fab Pro Step Install Frame Hole
Existing factory holes are used to mount the brackets that support the step.
Or Fab Pro Step Install Mounting Bracket
All of the necessary hardware... 
   
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Or Fab Pro Step Install Mounting Bracket
All of the necessary hardware is included to use existing bolt holes.
Or Fab Pro Step Install Mounting The Bracket
In this F-250 application,... 
   
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Or Fab Pro Step Install Mounting The Bracket
In this F-250 application, two mounting brackets on each side of the vehicle are used. Note that they have a black wrinkle powder coat finish.
Or Fab Pro Step Install Mounting The Step
The ProSteps are heavy and... 
   
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Or Fab Pro Step Install Mounting The Step
The ProSteps are heavy and may require a helping hand to hold them into position as you push the bolts through the mounting brackets.
Or Fab Pro Step Install Mounting The Step
With the bolts in place, it's... 
   
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Or Fab Pro Step Install Mounting The Step
With the bolts in place, it's easy to secure the steps to the vehicle.
Or Fab Pro Step Install Mounting Bracket
Here we can see the two positions... 
   
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Or Fab Pro Step Install Mounting Bracket
Here we can see the two positions available to angle the steps downward and away from the cab. The bottom hole would mount the step slightly closer to the cab.
Or Fab Pro Step Install Installing Trim
The step comes in two pieces... 
   
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Or Fab Pro Step Install Installing Trim
The step comes in two pieces that slip together in the middle. This urethane cover bolts the two together and covers the connection.
Or Fab Pro Step Install Foot Skid
Because the steps can be angled... 
   
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Or Fab Pro Step Install Foot Skid
Because the steps can be angled in two positions, you will need to place the urethane pad level on the step and use a punch to mark where the bolt holes need to be drilled.
Or Fab Pro Step Install Drilling
Once the step pad positions... 
   
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Or Fab Pro Step Install Drilling
Once the step pad positions have been marked, the bolt holes are drilled.
Or Fab Pro Step Install Foot Skid
Finally, the urethane pads... 
   
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Or Fab Pro Step Install Foot Skid
Finally, the urethane pads are bolted to the step.
Or Fab Pro Step Install Installed
The finished installation... 
   
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Or Fab Pro Step Install Installed
The finished installation looks good and is rugged enough to handle abuse on the trial. Furthermore, you won't hit your ankles stepping out from the cab.

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