Westin HDX Drop Wheel-to-Wheel Nerf Step Bars for 2019-2027 Ram 2500 / 3500 Crew Cab 6'4" Bed - Textured Black
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Heavy-Duty Steel Design
Textured Black Finish
No-Drill Bolt-On Install
Features
- Built for Heavy-Duty Trucks: Westin designs the HDX Drop for owners who want a rugged look and real function from their side steps. Each kit is vehicle-specific, built for full-size and heavy-duty pickups as well as select mid-size applications; the fitment table lists the exact years and cabs this part number fits.
- Drop Steps Closer to the Ground: Instead of a straight tube, the HDX Drop sets its step areas down below the bar, so the first step into a lifted or tall cab is shorter. Each step area is a heavy-duty punch plate that Westin builds for high traction.
- Solid One-Piece Construction: Each side is one solid piece with the drop steps built in, not a bar with bolt-on pads. The bar sits tight to the rocker panel for a solid fit, and Westin notes the steel construction helps protect the rocker panels from damage.
- Heavy-Duty Steel Design: Westin's notched bar design gives more than 2" of extra toe and heel room on each step compared with competing bars, so the steps are easier to use even in work boots. Most part numbers are steel; the HDX Stainless Drop versions are stainless steel with stainless step pads.
- Textured Black Finish: Every HDX Drop bar is finished in textured black. The steel bars are powder coated, and the stainless versions are textured black painted over corrosion-resistant stainless steel. The finish is made to match Westin HDX bumpers.
- No-Drill Bolt-On Install: Each HDX Drop part number is vehicle specific and ships with its own mount kit and hardware. Westin lists the stainless versions as bolt-on with no drilling required.
Description & Fitment
For the 2019-2027 Ram 2500 and 3500 Crew Cab with the 76.3" (6'4") bed, Westin's HDX Drop runs wheel to wheel on each side. It gives drop steps at both doors and a third step behind the cab for side access to the bed. The one-piece notched steel bar adds more than 2" of toe and heel room and is finished in textured black powder coat, with a 3-year limited warranty. A vehicle-specific mount kit, hardware and instructions are included.
Fitment & Compatibility
| Years | Model | Bed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-2027 | 2500 | Crew Cab 76.3 Bed | |
| 2019-2027 | 3500 | Crew Cab 76.3 Bed |
Check your truck: 2019-2027 Ram 2500 / 3500 Crew Cab with the 76.3" (6'4") bed only. Long-bed Crew Cabs and Mega Cabs are not covered by this length.
About Westin
Westin Automotive Products makes truck, Jeep and SUV accessories, including nerf step bars, running boards, bumpers, grille guards, bull bars, tonneau covers, truck caps and LED lighting, along with Superwinch winches.
The HDX line is Westin's heavy-duty look; HDX Drop Nerf Step Bars are built to pair with Westin HDX bumpers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will 56-534785 fit a 2021 Ram 3500 Crew Cab long bed?
No. This wheel-to-wheel bar is sized for the 76.3" (6'4") bed only.
What is the difference between HDX Drop and a regular nerf bar?
A regular nerf bar is a straight tube with step pads on top. Westin's HDX Drop sets heavy-duty punch plate steps down below the bar, so the step is lower and wider, and each side is one solid piece.
Are these steel or stainless steel?
Most HDX Drop part numbers are powder coated steel. The HDX Stainless Drop versions are textured black painted stainless steel with stainless step pads. Each product's Specifications list its material.
How much room is there for my boot?
Westin says its notched bar design gives more than 2" of additional toe and heel room compared with competing bars, so the steps work well even in work boots.
Do I need to drill?
Every HDX Drop ships with a vehicle-specific mount kit. Westin lists the stainless versions as bolt-on with no drilling. If you are unsure about your truck, contact us before you order.
Do they come as a pair?
Yes. Each part number is a driver and passenger pair with the mount kit for the listed truck.
Installation
Stuck on a step?
- Driver and passenger HDX Drop wheel-to-wheel nerf step bars
- Vehicle-specific mount kit
- Installation hardware and instructions
Specifications
| Brand | Westin |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 56-534785 |
| Product Line | HDX Drop Nerf Step Bars |
| Type | Drop-step nerf bars, one-piece |
| Bar Length | Wheel to wheel, 6'4" bed |
| Bend Style | Straight |
| Tube Shape | Hexagon |
| Color | Textured Black |
| Step Area | Heavy-duty punch plate drop steps, notched bar design |
| Sold As | Pair (driver and passenger) |
| Material | Steel |
| Finish | Textured black powder coat |
| Step Pad | Die-stamped steel step areas, with a third step for bed access |
| UPC | 707742099339 |
Warranty, shipping & returns
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Warranty
Westin backs its HDX Drop Nerf Step Bars with a 3-year warranty on the steel bars and a 5-year warranty on the HDX Stainless Drop bars, for the original purchaser, against manufacturer defects in materials, workmanship and finish under normal use.- The term follows the material of the part number you buy, shown in Specifications.
- Westin's terms exclude road-hazard damage (gravel, debris), misuse, improper installation, accidents, modifications and neglect; the remedy is repair or replacement.
- For a claim, contact us with your order number and photos and we will work it through with Westin.
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Free shipping
Ships in 1-5 business days.- The bars ship boxed as a pair, with the mount kit and hardware in the carton.
- Tracking is emailed as soon as the order leaves the warehouse.
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Inspect on delivery
Open the box and check that both bars, the mount kit brackets and the hardware bags are there and undamaged before you start the install. Check it as soon as it arrives.- Look for crushed ends, punctures or tears in the carton.
- If something looks wrong, take photos of the box and the parts (and if a driver asks you to sign, note the damage on the receipt).
- Open the box and check the parts against the parts list before you install.
- Email support@prestigetruck.com right away with your order number, a short note and photos. We send a replacement or a full refund at no cost to you.
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30-day returns
Return it within 30 days of delivery, unused, in the original packaging, with proof of purchase.- Email support@prestigetruck.com with your order number. We reply within 1-2 business days with instructions.
- Damaged, defective or wrong item: we send a prepaid label or arrange a pickup.
- Changed your mind: you pay return shipping. No restocking fee.
- Refunds go back to your original payment method within 7 business days of approval. See our returns policy.