Bent raptor step help

I have seen more bent steps on those aluminum bars than anything. We just cut off the ones on my friends truck

 

Bend, weld, break again (easier this time), bend again, weld again, ...

There is a saying about "repeating a sequence and expecting a different result" ...

 

first half is correct, as for the second part- please recycle

 

Grind that sucker off, then paint it. Done.

 

I removed my predator steps because I knew sooner or later I would bend them up. When removed they weigh hardly anything at all, very light weight and really no protection at all except for door ding protectors.

 

OP asked how to fix. Being aluminum probably a well placed crescent wrench could bend them back with a cheater bar on the end. Maybe try a slide hammer to pull them back. Guarantee that Al now has fatigue cracks at the bends so good chance you’ll break them off if you get too aggressive. I wouldn’t heat Al so close to your door if you value your paint.

 

Thanks for the advice removing them tomorrow

 

This tread convinced me to get tube steps. Short in inseam wife is the concern.

I might bring this stool with me. And just run around like the driver on a horse and buggy for her.

 

Lol, have you run this plan by the supervisor?

 

Congratulations, you officially need these.

 

Managment haven’t given me a go or / no go yet

 

The supervisor was able to climb in just fine with no steps. Didn’t even have to use the red kitchen stool.

 

I love my side steps!