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Frequently Asked Questions

Usually not unless the manufacturer specifically lists that bar and bracket combination for the new vehicle. Mount kits locate and support the bars at vehicle-specific body or frame points, while the bars themselves also have defined length, track, and mounting geometry. Treat the bracket kit and bar as one approved system; do not use replacement brackets as a universal vehicle-conversion solution.

It depends on the exact vehicle and kit. Many ARIES bracket applications use factory mounting locations and are designed for no-drill installation, but that does not make every mount kit no-drill. Before buying, check the installation instructions for the exact part number and confirm whether it uses factory holes, rocker or frame locations, clips, or requires drilling or other permanent modification.

Match both sides of the application: the exact step or nerf bar brand and series and your vehicle's year, make, model, cab configuration, and mounting points. Many bracket kits are engineered for one bar family and one vehicle application. Use Select Your Vehicle, then verify the compatible bar series or part numbers. Similar-looking brackets are not evidence that a mount kit will interchange.

Package contents vary. Some listings are bracket-and-hardware kits only, with the side bars or running boards sold separately, while other mounting hardware may be packaged with the complete step system. Read the exact product contents before ordering replacement or installation parts. Confirm whether you need brackets, fasteners, support braces, or the bars themselves so you do not duplicate or miss required components.