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indianpeaksjoe Samba Member

Joined: July 27, 2017 Posts: 602 Location: Moab, UT
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Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2024 2:23 pm Post subject: Nerf Bars |
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Hey Y'all - Are you running nerf bars? If so what kind are you running, how'd you install them and would you do it again?
I'd love to hear what you think before I drill into the body of the baja.
Thanks all! _________________ Adventures in owning a 66 beetle |
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Schepp Samba Member

Joined: March 22, 2020 Posts: 381 Location: NorCal
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Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2024 9:16 pm Post subject: Re: Nerf Bars |
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I made my own side rails. I really wanted them to be strong enough to stand on and used as a step for easier access to the roof rack. They also serve as a great easy jacking point along with adding protection.
I molded some square tubing along the body’s channel and welded it in place. The wall thickness of the tube is .120”
I bent some 1x.120” round tube for the railing and laser cut/dimpled the step plates out of .095” sheet.
I really like how they turned out and they’re way stronger than any off the shelf version.
I can post some detailed pics from the making of them if interested.
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indianpeaksjoe Samba Member

Joined: July 27, 2017 Posts: 602 Location: Moab, UT
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Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2024 9:32 pm Post subject: Re: Nerf Bars |
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Those are so nice! And beyond my skills to make, but wow, check out all your details.
-Joe _________________ Adventures in owning a 66 beetle |
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dirtkeeper Samba Member

Joined: February 19, 2008 Posts: 3251 Location: Left of everywhere
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Posted: Sat Aug 10, 2024 10:29 am Post subject: Re: Nerf Bars |
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This is what I did
I have a 3” body lift that I have braced to so no upper bar into the body.
Didn’t think it would be strong but it is. Have had several encounters with rocks and a tree stump, and a roll over and they have held up. I put a piece of rubber mat at the door location so that I can step out with bare feet.
Currently I have a metal bucket mount for the gas can instead of just a strap |
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indianpeaksjoe Samba Member

Joined: July 27, 2017 Posts: 602 Location: Moab, UT
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Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2024 6:19 am Post subject: Re: Nerf Bars |
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That is one great looking baja! Perfect stance, as they say.
-Joe _________________ Adventures in owning a 66 beetle |
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indianpeaksjoe Samba Member

Joined: July 27, 2017 Posts: 602 Location: Moab, UT
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Posted: Sat May 17, 2025 8:22 pm Post subject: Re: Nerf Bars |
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I saw these rock rails today, and really want a set. I assume they are home made, but if not, take my money.
They were on this beaut.
-Joe _________________ Adventures in owning a 66 beetle |
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ORANGECRUSHer Samba Member

Joined: June 09, 2006 Posts: 3354 Location: West Coast (Michigan's)
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Posted: Mon May 19, 2025 12:27 pm Post subject: Re: Nerf Bars |
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I have the standard ones. The most common to see. They were on there when I bought which is good because I don't think I could drill the body either.
They are just tube. It was nice when I had a roof rack. You could stand on them and reach. Also when your waxing the hood.
I don't know if I will reuse them when I over haul it. I plan to do a 3" body lift and these will probably look funny. I can make my own though. I'll make my lift strong enough to support a flat nerf with out a strap going up higher too. Then when I do the body work I can 86 those holes. _________________ Brian H.
OrangeCrushERBerrien Warrior-2.4L Quad4-2x3 arms-1.5Fox coilovers-094-930CVs
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ORANGECRUSHer Samba Member

Joined: June 09, 2006 Posts: 3354 Location: West Coast (Michigan's)
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Posted: Mon May 19, 2025 12:30 pm Post subject: Re: Nerf Bars |
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indianpeaksjoe wrote: |
I saw these rock rails today, and really want a set. I assume they are home made, but if not, take my money.
They were on this beaut.
-Joe |
If you can fab a flatbed into a bug I'm sure those sliders were nothin to make. _________________ Brian H.
OrangeCrushERBerrien Warrior-2.4L Quad4-2x3 arms-1.5Fox coilovers-094-930CVs
LAZY MARY1970 Baja 2110cc-82mm CB forged crank-AA pistons/cylinders-Grant rings-1.1 vw rockers-CB serpkit-CB chromoly PRs-CB maxiflow filter pump-wix51515 filter-Dual 44IDF-cut/turned front beam-AEM wideband-Auber CHT-Donaldson Dual PowerCore filters-custom AL air boxes |
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