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Cab Steps

From 1983 Ford Bronco “That dirty old truck” — documented by Steve83.

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1983 Ford Bronco - '92-93 Flareside & '94-96 F-series & Bronco Cab Steps (Running Boards F1TZ16450AK) (Original kit: F3TZ-16450-L) IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL,… 1983 Ford Bronco - SOLD OE Step Brackets from '94-96 Bronco or F-series (& '97 over 8500GVWR) fits '92-96 w/o drilling or '80-91 with drilling IF THE IMAGE IS… 1983 Ford Bronco - SOLD Bronco Left Original (Factory) Cab Step missing tabs No cracks or scuffs on the face; minor abrasion on the bottom lip. [url=https://w… 1983 Ford Bronco - SOLD Bronco Steps from '95 EB [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/1169073] https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1169073/thumbnai… 1983 Ford Bronco - In typical Ford fashion, the passenger (RIGHT) side PN is one lower (F4TZ-16A470-A) than the driver's (F4TZ-16A471-A). 1983 Ford Bronco - The factory mounted the step fully below the body with a foam strip (F2TZ16536B) between them to protect the paint & prevent noise. The fro… 1983 Ford Bronco - The factory mounted the step fully below the body with a foam strip (F2TZ16536B) between them to protect the paint & prevent noise. The fro… 1983 Ford Bronco - The factory mounted the step fully below the body with a foam strip (F2TZ16536B) between them to protect the paint & prevent noise. On Bron… 1983 Ford Bronco - This bracket appears to be in perfect condition, and in the factory location (no ground contact, rust, or collision). 1983 Ford Bronco - The rear end of a Bronco step is attached exacly like the front of all steps; a U-clip/bridge bonded to the fiberglass step face, and bolte… 1983 Ford Bronco - Cab Step End Clips All trucks use the same front clip. Pickup cabs do not use a rear clip - the step's bonded tab screws directly to the ca… 1983 Ford Bronco - Cab Step Ends IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. Bridges and L-clips are now available in pairs, both by direct contact, or on eBay . Onl… 1983 Ford Bronco - Cab steps are rare. Bronco cab steps are rarer. X-cab steps may be the rarest because factory crew-cab (4-door) steps don't exist. Note the… 1983 Ford Bronco - Cab steps are rare. Bronco cab steps are rarer. X-cab steps may be the rarest because factory crew-cab (4-door) steps don't exist. Note the… 1983 Ford Bronco - In addition to the bracket tubing rusting out, the step mounting studs often rust off. Check yours before ordering; if they're still usable… 1983 Ford Bronco - If the factory long studs are intact like the one at the top L of this pic, installing them on my thin brackets requires the addition of a… 1983 Ford Bronco - In addition to the bracket tubing rusting out, the step mounting studs often rust off. This may not be noticeable if the brackets are still… 1983 Ford Bronco - In addition to the bracket tubing rusting out, the step mounting studs often rust off. This may not be noticeable if the brackets are still… 1983 Ford Bronco - The studs are riveted to the step plate by their heads. If the threaded end rusts off, the unthreaded shoulder can be threaded for attachme… 1983 Ford Bronco - The studs are riveted to the step plate by their heads. If the threaded end rusts off, the unthreaded shoulder can be threaded for attachme… 1983 Ford Bronco - The step pad (F2TZ16490A) covers most of the step bracket, so the studs could be replaced by drilling through the fiberglass where the pad… 1983 Ford Bronco - This can't be attached to any step bracket, but it can be cut off flat, center-punched, drilled, and tapped to receive a bolt. 1983 Ford Bronco - The first step is to remove the tread pad (F2TZ16490A) so it's not damaged by drilling. Pinch the retainers while either pushing them throu… 1983 Ford Bronco - Next, cut the old stud off flush, center-punch it, and drill 17/64" straight through the steel & fiberglass. This is why the step pad… 1983 Ford Bronco - These stubby bolts are identical (other than length) to those used to hold the step brackets to the body; they're common on Fords; and they… 1983 Ford Bronco - My bracket holds the step in the factory position using only the factory holes. For this test-fit, the front & rear of the fiberglass are n… 1983 Ford Bronco - The bracket holds the step in the factory position using only factory holes. For this test-fit, the front & rear of the fiberglass are not… 1983 Ford Bronco - The bracket holds the step in the factory position using only factory holes. For this test-fit, the front & rear of the fiberglass are not… 1983 Ford Bronco - The bracket holds the step in the factory position using only factory holes. For this test-fit, the front & rear of the fiberglass are not… 1983 Ford Bronco - With 240lbs on the outermost edge and only 1 nut holding the fiberglass on, the step doesn't budge at all. It feels like it's attached to t… 1983 Ford Bronco - The 1/8-inch-thick bracket seems more than adequate. It's just as rigid with me standing on it as the 1/4-inch version, but it weighs ~2/3… 1983 Ford Bronco - I've gotten several e-mails recently about these, so I had the plasma cutter make me a few sets of parts from 10ga sheet steel (~1/8")… 1983 Ford Bronco - My Yield Designs laser-cut 10ga (~1/8") brackets weigh 25.9 lbs per pair and ship from 38016/38033/38060 around 26x16x10" . FedEx Ground/Ho… 1983 Ford Bronco - If the body mounts are collapsed &/or the the body is offcenter on the frame, one solution is to remove this section of the e-brake cable b… 1983 Ford Bronco - Check body mount height & body centering, particularly on the driver's side near the e-brake cable bracket. See also: [url=https://www.supe… 1983 Ford Bronco - SOLD Original Bronco Cab Steps, dual visors, RV mirror, harness 33.8# 74x13x9" [url=http://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/853286]… 1983 Ford Bronco - SOLD Original Bronco Cab Steps, dual visors, RV mirror, harness 33.8# 74x13x9" The box lid weighs almost 4#. [url=http://www.supermoto… 1983 Ford Bronco - SOLD Original Bronco Cab Steps, dual visors, RV mirror, harness 33.8# 74x13x9" [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/853285]… 1983 Ford Bronco - Aftermarket cab steps were available from Deflecta-Shield, Lund, and possibly others; but their support structure was weaker than Ford's (e… 1983 Ford Bronco - Aftermarket cab steps were available from Lund, Deflecta-Shield, and possibly others; but their support structure was weaker than Ford's. N…