TRUCK/SUV
JEEP
TOWING
WHEELS
TIRES
PROMOS
☰
MENU
813-769-2451
Monday - Friday:
9:00am - 6:00pm EST
813-769-2451
HELP
My Account
Shipping
Tracking
Refunds/Returns
Warranty
Site Policy
About Us
Contact Us
CART
View Cart
Checkout
SEARCH
Close
  
testLogin
Existing Account:
For returning customers, please enter your email and password to log in to your account.
Forgot Password?
Logging-in please wait...
Select Vehicle:
Note: Due to the number of combinations, this feature will not apply to wheel and tire fitments.
Optional:
Extended:
×
Search 4WheelOnline
Articles and Reviews
Truck and SUV Articles and Reviews
Articles and Reviews
The Evolution of the Nerf Bar in All Its Shapes and Sizes
$100-$200
 
Change Vehicle
Select Vehicle:
Note: Due to the number of combinations, this feature will not apply to wheel and tire fitments.
Optional:
Extended:
The Evolution of the Nerf Bar in All Its Shapes and Sizes
Originally, the need for nerf bars came up when race car drivers needed to protect themselves from the collisions they would experience when overtaking each other on the track. They would tend to ‘nerf’ against each other each time one car tried to overtake the other when at a high speed. Thus a tube like object at the bottom of the car’s sides would keep this collision at bay and more importantly keep the tires from touching.
More Functionality
Today, there are more
nerf bars
designs that serve more purposes than just keeping race cars from touching. The average consumer SUV these days may have a nerf bar and so do off road trucks. In addition to what side-steps and running boards do, the nerf bar combines both the essential function of protecting your car from collisions from the side and giving you a stepping area into and out of your vehicle.
They are nowadays used more often to step into high vehicles and come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Most nerf bars still maintain the same round tubular design while other feature an oval structure.
Round Nerf Bars
Round nerf bars maintain the original design that most nerf bars came in. They are tubular in structure and have a stepping pad for easily getting you into your vehicle. Round nerf bars made by different companies come in different sizes. Aries nerf bars and Raptor, for example, make a standard 3 inch diameter nerf bar that is round in shape.
The Aries 3 inch nerf bar is made with 304 stainless steel and contains a black powder coated finish while the Raptor 3 inch nerf bar is made with stainless steel and has a chrome polish on it. The attention to detail when designing nerf bars over the years in quite evident.
Oval Nerf Bars
These nerf bars are a not even in diameter and extend horizontally to provide a more stable stepping structure. Most oval nerf bars in the market are 4 inches or 5 inches wide. Premium however has a special 6 inch stainless steel nerf bar that you won’t get from most nerf bar manufacturers. It provides ample stepping space on its stepping pad. Made also from stainless steel it guarantees long life and also comes with a Limited lifetime warranty.
By:
Sean Bowes
There are no products available for your selected application. Please clear the filter or choose a new application.
TOWING
Towing Accessories
Towing Accessories
Shop All »
Mudflaps
Tube Covers
Trailer Wiring Kits
Brake Controllers
Truck Leveling Kits
Towing Ball Mounts
Towing Ball Mounts
Shop All »
B&W Heavy Duty Ball Mounts
Diversi-Tech Ball Mounts
Reese Class V Ball Mounts
Tow Ready Ball Mounts
Draw-Tite Ball Mounts
Blue Ox Drop Receivers
Towing Hitch Balls
Towing Hitch Balls
Shop All »
B&W Hitch Balls
Trimax Tow Balls
Tow Ready Hitch Balls
Blue Ox Hitch Balls
Towing Hitches
Towing Hitches
Shop All »
Class I Hitches
Class II Hitches
Class III and IV Hitches
Class V Hitches
Gooseneck Hitches
Front Mount Receivers
5th Wheel Hitch
5th Wheel Hitch
Shop All »
Reese 5th Wheel Hitches
B&W 5th Wheel Hitches
5th Wheel Tailgates
5th Wheel Tailgates
Shop All »
Advance Manufacturing
Custom Flow Tailgates
Go Industries
Louvered V-Gate Tailgates Black Top
Go Industries
V-Gate Tailgates Stainless
Go Industries
White Painted V-Gate Tailgates
Brake Controllers
Brake Controllers
Shop All »
Blue Ox Brake Controllers
Tekonsha Brake Controllers
Tow Ready Brake Controller Wiring Adaptors
Draw-Tite Activator Brake Controllers
Westin Brake Controllers
Front Mount Receivers
Front Mount Receivers
Shop All »
Draw-Tite Front Mount Receiver
Front Mount Receiver Accessories
Gooseneck Hitches
Gooseneck Hitches
Shop All »
B&W Turnoverball
Gooseneck Hitch
Reese
Gooseneck Hitches
Gooseneck Rails
Gooseneck Rails
Shop All »
Draw-Tite
Gooseneck Rail Kit
Reese
Signature Series Rail Kits
Hitch Accessories
Hitch Accessories
Shop All »
Brands
Bestop
Blue Ox
B&W Hitches
Daystar
Draw-Tite
Factor 55
Hidden Hitch
Lund Truck Accessories
Mile Marker
Monster Hooks
ProRac Cargo Management
Rampage
Reese Trailer Hitch
Smittybilt
Surco Racks and Accessories
TeleSwivel
Tow Ready
Trimax Locks
Warn
Westin Automotive
Towing Locks & Security
Towing Locks & Security
Shop All »
Master Lock Security
Xena Security Systems
Blue Ox Locks
Trimax Locks
Bolt Security
Trailer Wiring Kits
Trailer Wiring Kits
Shop All »
Hoppy Tee Connector Trailer Wiring
Tow Ready Wiring Harnesses
Blue Ox Lighting/Wiring Kits
Wheels & Tires
Wheels & Tires
Shop All Towing Wheels
Shop All Towing Tires
Shop All Towing Sections
»
Other Sections
Truck and SUV
Towing
Jeep
Wheels
Tires
Promos
Account Information
Promos & Specials
Truck Articles & Reviews
Privacy Policy
My Account
Returns
Warranty Info
Tracking Info
Price Quotes / Match