romik-running-boardsAlso called side steps, side tubes or running boards, Nerf Bars do not just make it easier and more convenient for passengers to climb up to the truck, they also provide better protection for your paint job against swinging car doors and what not. Furthermore, the use of Nerf Bars by more truck SUV owners has become more prevalent because the market started producing bigger and taller vehicles, making Nerf Bars must-have accessories for these trucks. Finally, a lot of companies are producing varied designs, which has made people want them for the added aesthetic appeal. If you are looking for a Nerf Bar for the Suzuki Equator, here are some of the top market choices that you might want to consider:

Romik Running Board Sidesteps are made from 2.5-inch 100% stainless steel bars that are both strong and corrosion-resistant and a wide non-slip treaded surface that make climbing up quickly and safely. Installation is a breeze and do not require further modifications like drilling and cutting. For optimum reliability, you cannot argue with Romik’s track record in over 50 years of manufacturing stainless steel, but if you’re still unsure, Romik offers a lifetime warranty for the polished stainless steel and a 10-year warranty for the black powder coat finish. You can purchase these running boards at AutoAnything.

From the same manufacturer, Romik Max Bars Sidesteps provides a more stylish alternative to the usual treaded Nerf Bars that are more widely available and installed by truck and SUV owners. Romik Max Bars Sidesteps are crafted from the same superior quality materials but with a more updated style. Strong 2.5-inch burley style bars with strips of the non-slip treaded surface and stainless steel caps on polished models and plastic caps on black models serves its purpose and its inspired design will definitely get your truck noticed. Offered with the same warranty as the Romik Running Board Sidesteps, get your money’s worth with the Romik Max Bars Sidesteps. You can read more about these side steps at AutoAnything.

If you have a Suzuki Equator, choose from these two great Nerf Bars by Romik and you want cool, stylish Nerf Bars that will last for a really long time, check out both of these Nerf Bars and you will surely love it.

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PickupTrucks.com: A Suzuki Equator Road Trip

by admin on December 14, 2009

3528133647_13c2a7c4a5Suzuki offered Mark Williams of PickupTrucks.com the chance to drive a modified Suzuki Equator from Dallas to Los Angeles, a 1,500-mile route. Along the way, he will be blogging about his experiences, after which he will write a full review of the modified Suzuki Equator.

Modifications made to the 4-wheel drive Suzuki Equator he’s be road testing include larger tires, a modified suspension lift, an ARB bed-mounted collapsible tent and front and rear armor.

If you would like to read the full post at PickupTrucks, click here. Thanks to Steven Bisig for giving us permission to post his photo. More pictures can be viewed here.

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Forum registration is now back up!

December 12, 2009

If you haven’t already, please join us at the forums so we can talk about the Suzuki Equator and anything and everything that pertains to it, including performance, powertrain, towing and accessories. We ran into a few problems with the registration early on, but now it’s up and running so if you’re one of the [...]

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Suzuki Equator by ICON Vehicle Dynamics at the 2009 SEMA Show

October 31, 2009

It looks like you’ll be seeing another redesign of the Suzuki Equator once again. Along with 4 customized versions of Suzuki Kizashi sedans, the Suzuki Equator will be customized by ICON Vehicle Dynamics and showcased at the 2009 SEMA Show this coming week. ICON Vehicle Dynamics is an off-road racing manufacturing firm that specializes in [...]

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Suzuki Equator Bed Extenders

October 15, 2009

Even with the competitive US truck industry, Suzuki still decided to launch the Equator to cater to present Suzuki motorcycle, ATV, boat and jet ski owners because according to them, these people are 50% more likely to own a pickup than other households. To reach out to these markets, they showed 3 Suzuki Equator concepts [...]

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2009 Suzuki Equator Sales Numbers

October 8, 2009

The entire Suzuki Auto line including the 2009 Suzuki Equator experienced a huge drop in sales after the conclusion of the Cash for Clunkers program in August. Since the Nissan Frontier-based pickup hit the dealers late last year, sales have gone up very slowly for the Equator. Earlier, Suzuki announced that they are targeting sales [...]

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New 2009 Suzuki Equator versions at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show

October 7, 2009

Three custom versions of the 2009 Suzuki Equator trucks were shown at the Chicago Auto Show once again after they introduced the Equator concept at the same event last year. This time though, Suzuki worked alongside three different publications that cater to truck and off-road enthusiasts to give the 2009 Suzuki Equator a couple of [...]

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2009 Suzuki Equator Review

September 30, 2009

Built off of the platform and powertrain of the Nissan Frontier, one might wonder why anyone would choose the Suzuki Equator over its competitors in the midsize pickup market such as the Toyota Tacoma, the Nissan Frontier and the Hummer H3. Add to that the Dodge Dakota, the Honda Ridgeline and the Ford Explorer. The [...]

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