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which ones do you recommend? i want some i can put weight on w/o worry. installation is not that important. the aluminum ones look nice but are they sturdy?

go oem :)

I can only vouch for what i have

i'm always a fan of oem

if your main concern is putting weight on it and often, then go OEM because they are wider. I think morristown has them for $535 and $90 shipping.. install may run you $100-$200 i'm not sure.. there's also a DIY and u can try installing yourself.

The group buy replicas (wholesale version in group buy forum) IMO look just as nice, for half the price. and others have said its not a problem putting weight on it - but if that is your main concern i would suggest OEM.. cuz you won't beat urself up over ur purchase if for some reason u break the OEs.. not that they would if installed correctly.

We've got aftermarket replicas of the OEM version for $270 for the pair. Guaranteed OEM fit and finish and several members on here running them.

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