| Malokin Martin |
Wed Oct 15, 2025 6:55 pm |
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| I wouldn’t stand on it and bounce for sure. They flex in a way that makes me nervous. Like there’s a limit. If it’s a daily driver, these are great. For something restored and straight, then it would stress me out thinking about bending the bumper bracket. |
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| NUTSFORBUSES |
Wed Oct 15, 2025 9:03 pm |
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Chuey wrote: For those who have the steps, when properly mounted, are they properly sturdy or do they flex when loaded (the step, not the stepee)? Thanks
Chuey
I had them mounted before I added about 150 HP and lowered the bus(it's a different Bus today)
The pads sit very close to the Bumper, not a whole lot of leverage is achieved, but think how sturdy a bumper is when mounted right. I would use some good bolts & tight.
They were good for front roof stuff instead of turning the bumper into a stool, but here again, you could just open the door without them. Tie downs were easy to use and pull. I would think the rubber padded one's vs the Empi metal would be a lot easier on the shin and you won't slip off !. My wife used them all the time to get in the Bus (5'2"). I have seen the ultimate "OPTION" once, the retractable type that pushes out when you open the door, then hides itself when closed(all mechanical), but that is a lot of parts you probably would not find today, but by far much more unique than even my Belly Pan Ambulance step>Code 530 on a 64 21 window. The first one is for Belly PansThey did scrape the inside of the bumper too, so watch for rust if you use them. |
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| thom |
Thu Oct 16, 2025 10:21 am |
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| I have an NOS belly pan step that I was going to install on my '57, but I chickened out (like I did with the gas heater). |
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