N-FAB’s EpYx Step System Spices Up A Familiar Segment

Innovation in a crowded market space is no easy task. It seems as if every day, yet another newbie lands on the scene with a clever knock-off masquerading as a fresh idea. Thankfully, though, some true industry leaders are still out there, capable of looking at the same old stuff and seeing something new.

N-FAB is no stranger to innovation. Credited as the inventors of the hoop step and current patent holders of the drop-down hoop step, the team at N-FAB is pretty good at thinking outside the box. (I mean, putting a metal stirrup on the item that replaced the horse as the major form of transportation manages to be both incredibly ironic and perfectly logical. At the very least, we can agree there’s a sense of humor behind this Texas manufacturer.)

And sure, the company probably could have stopped there—just sat back on its laurels and continued to cash in on the infinite styling configurations of a prize-winning design. But when you’ve got “the gift,” you just can’t help but see potential innovations ‘round every corner.

N-FAB’s newest inspiration? The EpYx Step System. Specifically, the ingenious modular bracket design that not only makes installing them a breeze, but also adds an additional layer of user customization.

EpYx Step System Installs With Ease

N-FAB understands that no two trucks are the same—and neither are their drivers. Maybe you’re adding EpYx steps to a stock ride in a bid to enhance that OE styling and give the kiddos a little extra boost when scrambling in and out. Or maybe you’re adding them to a lifted truck dripping in aftermarket goodies because you need the extra boost.

Whatever the reason, thanks to those clever brackets, you can gain a fair amount of wiggle room when placing the bar, ensuring you get just the right fit. Pull them up high and tight to the vehicle, or let them hang a little lower so you have that extra stepping room. The choice is yours, and plenty of shops are willing to add their expertise with installation, including KC Customs in Kansas City, MO and NTX in Lewisville, TX.

Classic Steel Construction, Modern Angular Design

In addition to the install process being top-notch, let’s talk about the look of the new EpYx system. First, those drop down hoops are—to quote our president—UGE. With a 15” wide by 4” deep step, you won’t have to worry about losing your footing. Plus, the surface is dimpled, offering even more stability to slippery shoes and muddy work boots.

The sleek black powder-coated finish and heavy duty steel construction offer weather-resistant durability and a polished look. And the angular design has just enough bite to turn more than a few heads your way.

“What separates the EpYx N-FAB step systems from other products on the market is the high-quality construction, material, and style set at a competitive retail price point,” says Andrew Schroeder of N-FAB Sales and Marketing. “For us, it’s all about new materials and new styles to help expand into the marketplace and fulfill the demand for the next generation of hoop steps.”

With a clean look, modern design, and seriously clever installation, we’d say N-FAB succeeded on the whole next-gen-hoop-step design. Did we mention the EpYx step system is covered by a limited lifetime warranty? With that kind of guarantee, you’ll be using and abusing these things until the next next-gen hoop step lands on the scene. (And you can bet that one will be compliments of N-FAB as well.)

“N-FAB will never be a commodity,” says Schroeder. “We will always try to be the leading premium brand. We will continue expanding step lines—maybe moving into some more traditional products, but always making sure that we’re creating a new style with N-FAB’s spin on it. You can count on N-FAB for the most rugged and well-built product in the marketplace.”