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Pair of black powder-coated steel nerf bars, round profile, plastic step pads, mounting brackets visible

Lund

Lund 23053782 Nerf Bars 500 lb 3 in Black Steel Pair

SKU CH-TCWC-9WV19

Black steel nerf bars with plastic steps, 500 lb capacity, fit 2009 to 2010 Dodge Ram 1500, 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500, 2011 to 2018 Ram 1500, 2011 to 2020 Ram 2500 and 3500, 2019 Ram 1500 Classic.

  • TypeAutomotive Accessories
  • ColorBlack
  • Easy entry with 3 in round steel bars
  • 500 lb capacity per side for secure footing
  • Fits Ram 1500 2009 to 2018 and 2019 Classic
  • Includes brackets, bolts and hardware for installation
  • 41 lb pair with slip-resistant plastic step pads

Vehicle Fitment and Purpose

These Lund 23053782 nerf bars are built for 2009 to 2020 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 trucks, including the 2019 Ram 1500 Classic and 2010 Dodge Ram models. The pair adds a 54 inch round steel step with a slip resistant plastic tread, rated to hold 500 lb per side. They suit owners who want a sturdy, bolt on entry aid for lifted cabs without modifying the factory rocker panels.

Installation Practicalities

Mounting uses supplied brackets and bolts, but drilling is required to secure the brackets to the frame. The bars weigh 41 lb for the pair, so two people make alignment easier. Black powder coated steel resists corrosion, while the three inch diameter tube keeps the step close to the body for a clean look and minimal ground clearance loss.

Upgrade Context

These bars replace factory running boards that have cracked, bent or lost grip, and they add a step where none existed on base trim trucks. The jump is worth it when the original equipment is missing or damaged beyond repair, or when a wider, more aggressive tread is preferred for work boots and muddy conditions. Buyers needing a no drill solution or a powered retractable step should look elsewhere.

Highlights

  • Easy entry with 3 in round steel bars
  • 500 lb capacity per side for secure footing
  • Fits Ram 1500 2009 to 2018 and 2019 Classic
  • Includes brackets, bolts and hardware for installation
  • 41 lb pair with slip-resistant plastic step pads

Specifications

BrandLUND
TypeAutomotive Accessories
ColorBlack

Questions about this item

How are the 3 in round steel bars with brackets and bolts installed on a 2011 to 2020 Ram 2500, and what step is often missed?

Drill the frame using the supplied brackets and bolts; the step often missed is torquing every fastener to the vehicle-specific value after the first 500 miles.

Which component of the 500 lb capacity pair will need replacement first on a 2019 Ram 1500 Classic?

The plastic step pads wear before the powder-coated steel tubes; inspect them each oil change and swap pads when the tread pattern fades.

What limit appears first when a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 carries 500 lb on these bars daily?

The 500 lb rated capacity is reached before any structural yield; exceeding it risks bracket deformation on the 54 3/4 in span.

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