Pilot Nerf Bar Poll - Honda Pilot

th111447 · 10-03-2011, 06:22 PM

Hi guys-

I just purchased a 2011 Honda Pilot and I'm struggling with the best nerft bars to buy. I read some posts on the forum about Ebay Nerf bars. I don't have an issue spending more money for a quality product but don't want to if it's not necessary. I'm struggling on what to put on and don't want to spend $500 if not necessary. I was curious if Pilot owners with Nerf bars would post what brand they have and prices paid? I was also wondering if you get any road noise with them or decreased gas mileage. All input much appreciated.

Thanks
Terry

maxummus · 10-03-2011, 11:32 PM

I got my running boards from this website. You can see how much I paid for mine. 2011 Pilot EX-L 4WD

09 2010 Honda Pilot Aluminum Running Board

j0sh818 · 10-04-2011, 10:26 AM

Great looking running boards, maxummus!

I'm currently looking for either running boards or step bar because wifey wanted it. I honestly love the clean look of the pilot without running boards or step bars but since we have a 9-year old, it's a matter of functions vs. looks. Hehe!

Thanks for the link!

Unfortunately, the website doesn't have stock of these at the moment.

OhioPilot09 · 10-04-2011, 10:30 AM

09-11 2011 Honda Pilot Black Nerf Bars | eBay

Above is what I bought, AMAZING price, took 2 hours to install with a friend and looks great! If you are good with the look, no need to buy something more expensive. I think it looks more ruggest with something like this over running boards.

j0sh818 · 10-04-2011, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by OhioPilot09

09-11 2011 Honda Pilot Black Nerf Bars | eBay

Above is what I bought, AMAZING price, took 2 hours to install with a friend and looks great! If you are good with the look, no need to buy something more expensive. I think it looks more ruggest with something like this over running boards.

Thats great! How was the installation? Don't you have any issues with the brackets? Is it sturdy after the installation?

I was eyeing the chrome one but was hesitant because of what iggibar has experienced.

Thanks!

OhioPilot09 · 10-04-2011, 01:57 PM

Installation wasn't bad, took some finesse to get everything to line up but they did. They had different size bolts & washers and it was difficult seperating them out, so take your time getting everything organized first.

There is a wee little give when I step on it, but very minor.
Overall feels sturdy. I will probably get down there every year or two and retighten everything up.
I would be hesitant on accepting the 600 lb limit but my 200 lbs is fine, what iggibar did looks great but that is beyond my skill set.

As for chrome vs black, I was hesitant with the chrome due seeing some other cars on the road with rust or them looking bad when not cleaned. The black plays off well with the black accents and tires on my EX.

For the price, they have been great so far.
Good Luck!

th111447 · 10-04-2011, 02:37 PM

Thanks for replies. I have a Dark Cherry and wanted to go with the stainless. I bought a pair of steel crafts for $198 shipped from autoanybody. I almost bought the stainless one's from the site you bought the black one's off Ohio Pilot but went with these. I'm anxious to get them and put them on. Thanks for feedback guys.

j0sh818 · 10-04-2011, 05:22 PM

That's great to hear, th111447! Kindly post some photos soon. :-)

j0sh818 · 10-04-2011, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by OhioPilot09

Installation wasn't bad, took some finesse to get everything to line up but they did. They had different size bolts & washers and it was difficult seperating them out, so take your time getting everything organized first.

There is a wee little give when I step on it, but very minor.
Overall feels sturdy. I will probably get down there every year or two and retighten everything up.
I would be hesitant on accepting the 600 lb limit but my 200 lbs is fine, what iggibar did looks great but that is beyond my skill set.

As for chrome vs black, I was hesitant with the chrome due seeing some other cars on the road with rust or them looking bad when not cleaned. The black plays off well with the black accents and tires on my EX.

For the price, they have been great so far.
Good Luck!

I was thinking of going black for the price, but I got the black touring and i think the chrome would compliment the chrome strips on the doors.

th111447 · 10-05-2011, 11:14 AM

Will do...Still waiting for the delivery.

wallstreet12345 · 01-21-2013, 10:35 AM

For those people who have running boards installed does the jack still fit under when you have to change a tire?

RSQ Pilot · 01-21-2013, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by wallstreet12345

For those people who have running boards installed does the jack still fit under when you have to change a tire?

3rd time's the charm

yes again

10-03-2011, 06:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
th111447 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: trenton ohio Posts: 15 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Pilot Nerf Bar Poll Hi guys- I just purchased a 2011 Honda Pilot and I'm struggling with the best nerft bars to buy. I read some posts on the forum about Ebay Nerf bars. I don't have an issue spending more money for a quality product but don't want to if it's not necessary. I'm struggling on what to put on and don't want to spend $500 if not necessary. I was curious if Pilot owners with Nerf bars would post what brand they have and prices paid? I was also wondering if you get any road noise with them or decreased gas mileage. All input much appreciated. Thanks Terry

10-04-2011, 10:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
OhioPilot09 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 22 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	09-11 2011 Honda Pilot Black Nerf Bars \| eBay Above is what I bought, AMAZING price, took 2 hours to install with a friend and looks great! If you are good with the look, no need to buy something more expensive. I think it looks more ruggest with something like this over running boards. __________________ ~2009 Honda Pilot EX 4WD Exterior - Nimbus Gray Metalic; Interior - Beige, Cloth ~2004 Honda Civic EX Exterior - Taffeta White; Interior - Tan, Leather ~2003 Honda CR-V LX (sold) Exterior - Satin Silver Metallic; Interior - Black, Cloth

10-04-2011, 01:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
OhioPilot09 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 22 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Installation wasn't bad, took some finesse to get everything to line up but they did. They had different size bolts & washers and it was difficult seperating them out, so take your time getting everything organized first. There is a wee little give when I step on it, but very minor. Overall feels sturdy. I will probably get down there every year or two and retighten everything up. I would be hesitant on accepting the 600 lb limit but my 200 lbs is fine, what iggibar did looks great but that is beyond my skill set. As for chrome vs black, I was hesitant with the chrome due seeing some other cars on the road with rust or them looking bad when not cleaned. The black plays off well with the black accents and tires on my EX. For the price, they have been great so far. Good Luck! __________________ ~2009 Honda Pilot EX 4WD Exterior - Nimbus Gray Metalic; Interior - Beige, Cloth ~2004 Honda Civic EX Exterior - Taffeta White; Interior - Tan, Leather ~2003 Honda CR-V LX (sold) Exterior - Satin Silver Metallic; Interior - Black, Cloth

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10-03-2011, 11:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
maxummus Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 126 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I got my running boards from this website. You can see how much I paid for mine. 2011 Pilot EX-L 4WD 09 2010 Honda Pilot Aluminum Running Board

10-04-2011, 10:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
j0sh818 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: MO Posts: 8 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Great looking running boards, maxummus! I'm currently looking for either running boards or step bar because wifey wanted it. I honestly love the clean look of the pilot without running boards or step bars but since we have a 9-year old, it's a matter of functions vs. looks. Hehe! Thanks for the link! Unfortunately, the website doesn't have stock of these at the moment.

10-04-2011, 02:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
th111447 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: trenton ohio Posts: 15 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks for replies. I have a Dark Cherry and wanted to go with the stainless. I bought a pair of steel crafts for $198 shipped from autoanybody. I almost bought the stainless one's from the site you bought the black one's off Ohio Pilot but went with these. I'm anxious to get them and put them on. Thanks for feedback guys.

10-04-2011, 05:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
j0sh818 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: MO Posts: 8 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That's great to hear, th111447! Kindly post some photos soon. :-)

10-05-2011, 11:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
th111447 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: trenton ohio Posts: 15 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Will do...Still waiting for the delivery.

01-21-2013, 10:35 AM	#11 (permalink)
wallstreet12345 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Queens NY Posts: 75 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	For those people who have running boards installed does the jack still fit under when you have to change a tire?

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