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Side bars are available for the tuning sector for retrofitting on many vehicle types. Most of the tubes are used to enhance the visual appearance of the vehicle, but they can do a lot more. The pipes are also used as impact protection and can reduce / prevent damage to the underbody of the vehicle. The protective function is only given if the side bars professionally assembled. The car step board helps children and the elderly in particular to get on with ease. In addition, water and mud are effectively kept away. The parts also offer protection from scratches and damage (e.g. shopping carts) and loading the roof rails is also made easier. In addition to professional assembly, the pipes should have a TÜV approval own. It is therefore advisable to purchase side bars for retrofitting only from known specialist dealers. Interested tuners can find manufacturers such as delta4x4, OMAC, Germansell, Vanstyle etc. who have been producing side bars for years.
Side bars for vehicle upgrading
The tubes are available in various optics and can be in Chromiumin Blackin Body color etc. can be bought. They are also available with or without step rubbers (anti-slip nubs). Which side bars are the right one for the vehicle depends on the wheelbase and the mounting options on the underbody. Therefore, side bars must be installed that vehicle-specific are manufactured and fit exactly.
Sometimes there are special mounting points from the factory, but often additional bodywork (drilling holes) is necessary in order to be able to attach the side bars. Installation is often easy because the entry aids are only under the door sill bolted will. In this case no drilling is necessary and the assembly time is only approx. 45 minutes. The protection of the vehicle in the area of the side skirts is also of interest to service providers who drive the vehicle every day and have to pass through rough terrain. The side bars protect the side area from damage caused by regular loading and unloading.
What to look for when buying side bars?
Specialized companies that offer side bars for retrofitting usually have the right products for long, medium or short wheelbases in stock. The Year and Vehicle model must be taken into account when choosing the side bars. A facelift can sometimes lead to changes to the bodywork. So it is important to also get the exact one Manufacturing month to know. The best way to search is through the Key numbers from the vehicle to the correct side bars.
Which materials are used?
Side bars can be made of high quality stainless steel (V2A 304). The articles are available with a wall thickness of approximately 2 mm and can have a diameter of 60 to 76 mm. Stainless steel versions are available in matt black or in brushed or high-gloss polished versions. The side skirts should inklusive Mounting accessories are supplied. Are there TÜV entries, ABE, reports or an operating permit for the running boards / door sills? Or are the side skirts even free registrationso that there are no costs for special entries or problems with vehicle inspection? how high is the load? All of this has to be checked beforehand. With high-quality side bars you can set yourself apart from the crowd, because the vehicle looks deeper, wider and sportier!
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