OZK Customs + Aluminess: Touring Side Steps for Sprinter and Transit

The ultra-lightweight aluminum Touring Side Steps from Aluminess are a long-time popular options for the Transit and Sprinter adventure vans. At only 25 lbs, these steps were designed with the goals of giving you easy access into and out of your van without adding any noticeable weight to your van’s suspension.

More practical and safe to use than standard nerf bars, these are a comfortable, secure step, with plenty of width for a stable platform, but not so much width they will catch on trail obstacles. In fact, these newly redesigned and improved models are over an inch narrower and tighter to the van than older models, and leave no gap between the stair and van, so nothing – including pet paws – can accidentally get stuck between a nerf bar and your van.

On both the Sprinter and Transit vans, regardless of your model or wheelbase, these touring sidesteps are smartly crafted to only cover the door area on driver and passenger sides. This makes for a trim and tight upgrade that will fit almost all van setups perfectly, regardless of undercarriage modifications.

The tread pattern and drain holes mean that mud will not accumulate on the steps and adds traction, although the surface of the step is smooth for comfort, and the thoughtful craftsmanship adds a sleek and cohesive aesthetic to your adventure van.

Check back soon for more info on the Aluminess Touring Side Steps from our OZK Customs podcast experts. Learn more about use cases, the pros and cons of these side steps versus the others we install, and other questions you never thought to ask!