Silverado Your Thoughts
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Silverado Your Thoughts - 4/2/2008 1:23:49 PM
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pathfinderstow
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I have posted here before I own an 07 Silverado 1500.
I went the dealer today to price a set of running boards: $650.00 and I install them which is no problem. I went to the local truck and rv store and they quoted me $450.00 installed for basically the same set up. These are oval tubular chrome plated RB with two rubber pads per side.
Personally, I believe the NBS Silverado should have come from the factory with running boards, much like the Tahoe and Suburban to ease entry. I have no problems at 6'2" climbing in and out of the cab; however, my wife does, therefore I'll be adding RB to the Silver.
I'd like to hear some opinions on the subject.
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RE: Silverado Your Thoughts - 4/3/2008 9:58:48 AM
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ax7221
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Anything you buy from the dealer is ATLEAST 50% mark up, some stuff like running boards and accessories you could do by yourself, and it'd be cheaper than another shop, usually quite easily, unless you dont know your way around a socket and wrench. If I have RB I'd be able to recommend some, I know westins are supposed to be good, I've heard nothing bad about putcos either... its all a choice.
On a similar note:
Does anyone know of any place that sells BLACK CHROME RB's? I can only find powdercoated... And I dont want to buy a set of painted have em sandblasted and then go to a chrome shop to get a custom chroming job and void the warranty.
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RE: Silverado Your Thoughts - 4/3/2008 7:16:28 PM
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jlm6740
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I purchased the Nasta stainless steel tube steps for my crewcab. They are entirely stainless (except for the molded foot steps), even including the mounting hardware. They were a sinch to install and considerably cheaper than what GM wanted.
I'm pretty happy with them and they look good.
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