I've read all the information on Side Steps/Tubes but still can't decide which one to buy. What should I do?
Please give us a call at 800.874.8888. One of our friendly, knowledgeable Auto Accessory Specialists will be happy to answer any questions you may have and help you select the right Side Step/Tubes for your Truck or SUV.
How do I know this Side Tubes/Steps will fit my Truck or SUV?
All Side Tubes/Steps are 100% custom made for every Truck or SUV. Each Side Tubes/Steps is precision designed to reflect the subtle contours of each vehicle creating a stylish look.
What does "No cutting and No drilling" on grille guards and side tubes, really mean?
WAAG guards and side tube brackets are engineered to utilize existing factory-mounting locations and avoid cutting your front bumper, particularly the front fascia. For example, WAAG uses an innovated "elevated frame mount" on the Ford Expedition Grille Guard and the Ford Ford F150 Grille Guard that fits both 4x4s and 2x4 trucks and eliminates the need for cutting or drilling regardless of model.
WAAG is always touting "Bolt-on, No cutting or drilling grille guard installations." Why is that so important?
There are several reasons it is vital: First and foremost, cutting and drilling can void a vehicle manufacturer rust warranty, which is a major concern for consumers in areas with seasonal snow fall and salted roads. From a consumer standpoint, "bolt on, no cutting and drilling" offers several advantages:
- Easier installation and requires no guesswork on the part of the installer.
- No cutting and drilling requires no special tools or modification of the vehicle.
- Because WAAG utilizes factory mounting locations, their grille guards consistently mount evenly on the vehicle with little or no adjustment.
What technical information is available on grille guards, tail light guards and side tubes regarding tubing size and gauge?
- WAAG Grille guards are made with 1/4" steel plates. The wrap-arounds are made of 1.5 O.D cold-rolled, 16 gauge round tubing.
- Clearance tubes are made with 1.5" O.D., .090 gauge round tubing.
- WAAG Headlight grilles are 5/16" cold-rolled solid rods. Vinyl molding is used on the plates, which will not fade or crack like rubber molding.
- WAAG Tail Light Guards are made of 3/4" O.D. round tubing with 5/15" round inset rods. The brackets vary from vehicle to vehicle.
- WAAG Rear Bumper Guards are made with 1/4" steel plates and 1.25" O.D., 16-gauge round tubing. Vinyl molding is used on the plates, which will not fade or crack like rubber molding.
- WAAG Nerf Bars are made with 3" O.D., .090 gauge round tubing. The tubes come with Aluminum Side Steps in a satin black finish. All WAAG products have a durable five-stage satin-black powdercoat finish, which resists chipping and fading.
WAAG Wheel-to-Wheel™ side tubes are "always frame mounted". Why is that so important?
Wheel-to-Wheel™ side tubes are frame mounted to ensure rigidity from front to back. By frame mounting side tubes, we are able to offer a rear support bracket near the end of the tube that provides support when accessing the truck bed or toolbox. Because the truck cab and truck bed move independently on the truck frame, a body-mounted full length side tube (if mounted to the cab and bed) would likely fail resulting in cracking and potential structural breakdowns in either the body or the side tube brackets.
Which vehicles are side steps and side tubes available for?
Acura: MDX, Acura SLX.
Cadillac: Escalade.
Chevrolet/GMC: Avalanche, Chevy Blazer, GMC Jimmy, Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon, Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, GMC Sonoma, Chevrolet Suburban (pre 2000), Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon XL, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, Chevrolet Tracker, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Chevrolet/GMC Truck 1500, Chevrolet/GMC Truck 2500/3500, Chevrolet Truck S-10/S-15.
Dodge: Dakota, Dodge Durango, Dodge Ram.
Ford: Econoline, Ford Escape, Ford Excursion, Ford Expedition, Ford Explorer, Ford F150, Ford F250, Ford F350, Ford F450/550, Ford Ranger.
Geo: Tracker.
Honda: CR-V, Honda Element, Honda Passport, Honda Pilot.
Hummer: H2.
Hyundai: Santa Fe.
Infiniti: QX-4.
Isuzu: Amigo, Isuzu Ascender, Isuzu Rodeo, Isuzu Trooper.
Jeep: Cherokee, Jeep CJ, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Liberty, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wrangler TJ, Jeep Wrangler YJ.
Kia: Sorento, Kia Sportage.
Land Rover: Defender, Land Rover Discovery, Land Rover Freelander.
Lexus: LX-470, Lexus RX300, Lexus RX330.
Lincoln: Navigator.
Mazda: B-Series, Mazda Tribute.
Mercedes: M-Class.
Mercury: Mountaineer.
Mitsubishi: L-200, Mitsubishi Montero, Mitsubishi Montero Sport.
Nissan: Frontier, Nissan Murano, Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Titan, Nissan XTerra.
Oldsmobile: Bravada.
Saturn: Vue.
Suzuki: Grand Vitara, Suzuki Sidekick, Suzuki Vitara.
Toyota: 4Runner, Toyota Highlander, Toyota Land Cruiser, Toyota Rav4, Toyota Sequoia, Toyota Tacoma, Toyota Tundra.
Side Steps and Side Tubes are available for the following model-years: 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988.
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