Immediately after we installed the 4-in. lift kit and 35-in. tires on our 2018 F-150, as showcased last issue, we realized that we had to put some serious effort in to getting in and out of the truck. Our truck did not come with any factory sidebars, so we found ourselves literally having to jump to get in, as the lift and tires had obviously significantly increased the distance between the ground and the cab of the truck.
After doing some research, we reached out to our friends at Enthuze and they were generous enough to provide us with a set of their 4-in. Blackout Series Side Bars. These side bars feature a sleek black powder coat finish that would perfectly integrate into our truck in terms of appearance and also provide us with a safe, wide step that would eliminate the need for us to jump in and out of our truck. After they arrived, we went to see the guys over at Action Car and Truck Accessories in Port Kells, B.C. where they were happy to install them for us.
The actual installation process was a very quick and easy one and in no time we were able to effortlessly step into the truck and head back home. The bars feel very sturdy and are wide enough that you don’t feel like you might slip, and rather than simply integrate into our truck’s exterior appearance, they improved it by adding a rugged, yet functional upgrade. The powder coat finish allows us to not have to worry about rust or corrosion in the future, while the aggressive custom polyethylene step pads provide sure footing in all situations.
We would like to express huge gratitude to the folks down at Enthuze for providing us with the bars and to Kevin and his team at Action in Port Kells for a seamless installation.
