Nerf bars? - Honda Pilot

Nellie55 · 01-01-2013, 10:13 PM

Just bought my wife a 2013 Exl. She wants some steps for her and the kids. Don't want to spend 350 plus if I don't need to. My question is what brand of aftermarket looks and functions the best. She wants black not chrome. Thanks!

Nellie55 · 01-01-2013, 10:15 PM

One more thing I'm not seeing kits for a 2013. Will a 2012 kit fit?

ON DUTY · 01-02-2013, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Nellie55

One more thing I'm not seeing kits for a 2013. Will a 2012 kit fit?

The 09-13 are all the same when it comes to running boards and side steps.

VeeArSix · 01-02-2013, 09:05 AM

I would go w/ steelcraft bars. There's always 15% off coupons floating around for autoanything.com. I got them and they were fairly easy to install and have been working great.

Othy · 01-02-2013, 09:31 PM

I second the steelcraft from auto anything. I got the black bars for my black pilot. Looks good, works perfectly, and at a good value. Too me about 45 minutes to install.

Nellie55 · 01-02-2013, 11:08 PM

Thanks!

Armystrong · 01-02-2013, 11:24 PM

NELLIE55....
I would ask the members that bought the steelcraft 3" bars how close to Pilot or how far out they are from the Pilot's body? The reason I say this is because when I bought a set for my 2005 Pilot they mounted so close to the body they were unusable. They became more of a chin bruiser and good for appearance rather than usable steps. They were very easy to install and looked nice. Perhaps ask for some pictures.

Again, I am 6'3" with a size 11 shoe and it was hard for me to put my foot on the step without hitting the bottom of the body. My wife got so pissed at the steps because at her height (5'3") she needed them but also was frustrated with the steps.

Just my 2 cents.
Jim

gsavage911 · 01-03-2013, 12:25 PM

ArmyStrong is somewhat right. I have them on a 2012 and I never use them (5'10"), but it's not that they're too close to the body, it's just that it's not that hard for an adult to get in/out of the car - although the back of my leg does hit them getting out.

However, my wife (5'5") uses them to get in (not sure about getting out), and my kids use them to get in/out (9,7,4).

bigpav7 · 01-03-2013, 02:46 PM

can someone post a pic of their car with the steelcraft bars? thanks in advance.

gsavage911 · 01-04-2013, 12:33 PM

Here's a link to a pic of mine with the Steelcraft stainless.

My Stuff

arthil21 · 01-04-2013, 04:13 PM

Hello...newbie on here. I have a 2013 EX-L. I just installed Aries 4" oval side bars, purchased from carID. I don't really like how they look on the car. There is about a 3 1/2 inch gap between the body of the car and the side bar. They seem to stick out too far. I've contacted carID to find out from the manufacturer if this is by design. Perhaps I should have went with the 3" Steelcrafts as well.

Nellie55 · 01-05-2013, 08:03 PM

I got the black oem nerf bars. Was able to use the old body shop that I used to work at discount. Going to pick them up Monday.

01-01-2013, 10:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nellie55 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nerf bars? Just bought my wife a 2013 Exl. She wants some steps for her and the kids. Don't want to spend 350 plus if I don't need to. My question is what brand of aftermarket looks and functions the best. She wants black not chrome. Thanks! Last edited by Nellie55; 01-02-2013 at 12:20 AM.

01-02-2013, 11:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
Armystrong Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 291 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	NELLIE55.... I would ask the members that bought the steelcraft 3" bars how close to Pilot or how far out they are from the Pilot's body? The reason I say this is because when I bought a set for my 2005 Pilot they mounted so close to the body they were unusable. They became more of a chin bruiser and good for appearance rather than usable steps. They were very easy to install and looked nice. Perhaps ask for some pictures. Again, I am 6'3" with a size 11 shoe and it was hard for me to put my foot on the step without hitting the bottom of the body. My wife got so pissed at the steps because at her height (5'3") she needed them but also was frustrated with the steps. Just my 2 cents. Jim __________________ 2013 Honda Pilot EX 4WD, 2005 Honda Accord EX-L ATF Drain and Fill: http://www.piloteers.org/forums/18-m...ange-pics.html Page 15 for 06-08 ATF pictures Cabin Air Filter Replacement: http://www.piloteers.org/forums/18-m...placement.html Interior LED Kit Install: http://www.piloteers.org/forums/82-2...tml#post411662

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01-01-2013, 10:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nellie55 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	One more thing I'm not seeing kits for a 2013. Will a 2012 kit fit?

01-02-2013, 09:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
VeeArSix Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: VA Beach Posts: 13 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I would go w/ steelcraft bars. There's always 15% off coupons floating around for autoanything.com. I got them and they were fairly easy to install and have been working great.

01-02-2013, 09:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
Othy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Brooklyn, NY/Austin, TX Posts: 8 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I second the steelcraft from auto anything. I got the black bars for my black pilot. Looks good, works perfectly, and at a good value. Too me about 45 minutes to install.

01-02-2013, 11:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
Nellie55 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks!

01-03-2013, 12:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
gsavage911 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 21 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ArmyStrong is somewhat right. I have them on a 2012 and I never use them (5'10"), but it's not that they're too close to the body, it's just that it's not that hard for an adult to get in/out of the car - although the back of my leg does hit them getting out. However, my wife (5'5") uses them to get in (not sure about getting out), and my kids use them to get in/out (9,7,4).

01-03-2013, 02:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
bigpav7 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 54 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	can someone post a pic of their car with the steelcraft bars? thanks in advance.

01-04-2013, 12:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
gsavage911 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 21 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Here's a link to a pic of mine with the Steelcraft stainless. My Stuff

01-04-2013, 04:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
arthil21 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hello...newbie on here. I have a 2013 EX-L. I just installed Aries 4" oval side bars, purchased from carID. I don't really like how they look on the car. There is about a 3 1/2 inch gap between the body of the car and the side bar. They seem to stick out too far. I've contacted carID to find out from the manufacturer if this is by design. Perhaps I should have went with the 3" Steelcrafts as well.

01-05-2013, 08:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
Nellie55 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I got the black oem nerf bars. Was able to use the old body shop that I used to work at discount. Going to pick them up Monday.

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