Comparing Westin Step Bars for a 2012 Ford Explorer

Updated 11/27/2012 | Published 11/26/2012

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Question:

What is the difference between westin running boards 22-5025-1975 and 21-3605? The main specs seem to be the same. Do you have pictures of what they look like mounted?

asked by: Angel L

Expert Reply:

Other than being black and having the same diameter there are not a lot of similarities between # 21-3605 and # 22-5025-1975.

Bars # 21-3605 measure 82 inches long and # 22-5025-1975 has bars that are 75 inches long.

They are also 2 different bar styles. Bars # 21-3605 are a 90 degree style. This means that they are U-shaped like you see in the picture. Bars # 22-5025-1975 are straight bars. This means that the ends of the bars do not curve in towards the vehicle like the U-shaped bars.

We have not had the chance to install either set of bars on a vehicle so I do not have pictures or a video of these particular bars. But I have included a video link that shows the 90 degree style on a vehicle for you to view. And I linked a video showing the straight bar style.