Years ago when I purchased my 2002 Ford F250 SD I put chrome nerf bars on it. I never really liked them and did not trust them when my grandkids were very young. I was afraid, and I have heard of it happening, that one of them with their small feet would slip on the step when they had mud or snow on them and their foot would go down between the truck and the bar as they fell, causing serious injury. You guys who ride horses know what I am talking about with stirrups. Now I don't think it is a problem for adults and my only concern was small children.
I shortly replaced the nerf bars with running boards and have been happy with them. Now my truck is lifted approximately 4 1/2" an runs 35" tires so I was never concerned with the bars or running boards dragging.
