Recommended Replacement Nerf Bars for Retrac Steps On a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado

Question:

I have been searching for replacement nerf bar step pads and having trouble finding the exact match. My existing pads are Retrac brand which I believe is no longer making these. My pads are about 21 x 3 for a 3 nerf bar. There are 5 mounting studs which I tried measuring from center to center. #1pin to 2nd pin @3 1/2, 2nd to 3rd middle 6 3/8, middle to 4th 6 1/2 and 4th to last 3 1/2. I have found some that were close but thought maybe you could help me locate the best match for my bars. I have a total of 4 pads, 2 at ea side. Thank you

asked by: Craig

Expert Reply:

The closest step pad we carry that matches those measurements is going to be the Replacement Step Pad for Westin E-Series Nerf Bars # 23-0001.

This step pad measures 21" long overall is 3" wide, and has 5 pin mounting studs like your current step pad. The only difference is going to be the measurements between the studs. The first stud to the second is 3-5/8", the second to the third stud is 5-5/8", the third to the fourth is 6-3/8", and the fourth to the fifth is 3-5/8".

Since we do not carry any Retrac products we aren't going to be able to get you that step pad and from what I could find online it's going to be pretty tough locating these elsewhere.

If I were you'd I'd look into just replacing the nerf bars with something else like the Westin E-Series Round Nerf Bar # 23-1680 which the replacement step # 23-0001 is a direct replacement for.

These steps will work with the 1500, 2500, & 3500 extended cab versions so If you're interested and have something different let me know and I'd be happy to help.