Replacement Hardware to Install Westin Platinum Series 3 Inch Nerf Bars on a 2001 Chevy Silverado

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asked by: Tom

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The correct replacement hardware for the Westin Platinum Series Nerf Bars on your 2001 Chevy Silverado is part # 25-168PK. They're designed to fit certain GM trucks from the early 2000's.

I've attached the install details as well as an install video for you to take a look at as well.

expert reply by: Charles S

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Answer 1

Mounting brackets are specific for trucks and the running boards, so you can't just match brackets to the truck or running boards individually. They would need to be matched to the truck and running boards both. That being said, I can tell…

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If you have the E-series bars, you will want the Replacement Hardware for Westin E-series Step Bars #23-168PK. If you have the 25 or 26 series bars, you will want Replacement Hardware for Westin 25 and 26 series Step Bars #25-168PK.

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If the Westin bars you have originally did fit your 2006 Chevy Silverado the correct replacement install hardware would be the part #23-195PK. If the bars came off of a different truck though they would not be able to fit your truck by just…

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For your 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 with Westin 3 inch diameter nerf bars the correct hardware replacement kit you'd need is the part #23-195PK.

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From the picture you provided, it looks like you have the Westin E-Series 3" Round Nerf Bars #23-1680 which is confirmed to fit your 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 extended cab. The correct replacement hardware kit is #23-168PK. If your running boards…

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You will want to first consult your vehicle owners manual but based on my research your truck has a standard towing capacity of 7,500 pounds and max towing capacity of 10,500 pounds. The max is usually either with the truck properly equipped or…

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The Nerf Bars that install with the hardware you referenced do attach to the frame, as you can see by the accompanying cut out of the instructions that I added. It is important to note that the Replacement Mounting Brackets and Hardware for Westin…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 10

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 11

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two…

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Answer 12

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors…

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