A Dee Zee NXC step system has two different kinds of part number: one for the stationary running board and one for the mounting hardware. Black aluminum, chrome-accented aluminum and stainless versions are separate boards. Identify the exact NXC model, original bracket arrangement and truck year before replacing either component.
Identify the NXC step finish and mount
Compare plain black aluminum, black aluminum with chrome trim, and the stainless-steel version.
The NXC product family uses five-inch-wide step-board applications, not the six-inch NXT or Rough Step hardware.
Cradle-mount and rocker-panel kits use different hardware positions. An NXC board alone does not include the vehicle-specific brackets.
Find the installed NXC board MPN
The three boards have distinct finishes and materials, and their appearance alone does not establish the correct attachment bracket.
| MPN | Construction and finish | Application reference | Mounting |
|---|---|---|---|
| DZ16201 | Black aluminum | NXC 5-inch stationary step | Bracket kit sold separately |
| DZ16202 | Black aluminum with chrome trim | NXC 5-inch stationary step | Bracket kit sold separately |
| DZ16203 | Silver stainless steel, black trim | NXC stationary step | Bracket kit sold separately |
Identify the correct bracket style
These are separate brackets, not running boards. The 16241 cradle kit differs from the rocker-panel 16214, 16215 and 16227.
| MPN | Bracket design | Vehicle reference | Drilling |
|---|---|---|---|
| DZ16241 | Cradle-mount bracket kit | Selected Durango/Cherokee applications | No drilling listed |
| DZ16214 | Rocker-panel mounting kit | Selected NXC 5-inch board applications | No drilling listed |
| DZ16215 | Rocker-panel mounting kit | Selected NXC 5-inch board applications | No drilling listed |
| DZ16227 | Rocker-panel mounting kit | Selected Ford Explorer applications | No drilling listed |
Inspect before replacing the steps
Record the MPN from the original board and bracket, examine body-mount or rocker-panel attachment points and check for missing bolts or rust. Confirm the specific vehicle year, cab and factory options before replacing a kit.
The NXC family uses its own five-inch step and bracket arrangements. The broader NXT and Rough Step families have different mounting hardware. Do not treat similarly shaped pieces as interchangeable.
Compare the original NXC part numbers
Open an exact MPN for its current listing and availability.
Dee Zee DZ16201
Black powder-coated aluminum board. Use the correct vehicle-specific NXC brackets.
Review original part and availability
Dee Zee DZ16202
Chrome-accented aluminum NXC board rather than the plain black DZ16201.
Review original part and availability
Dee Zee DZ16203
Distinct stainless-steel variant; verify its approved bracket and vehicle fitment.
Review original part and availability
Dee Zee DZ16241
Cradle-style kit for specified models; check body style, model year and board compatibility.
Review original part and availability
Dee Zee DZ16214
Separate rocker-panel mounting hardware; confirm exact vehicle fitment.
Review original part and availability
Dee Zee DZ16215
No-drill rocker-panel brackets with a distinct MPN; not interchangeable by appearance alone.
Review original part and availability
Dee Zee DZ16227
Explorer-related bracket kit: verify model year and NXC board pairing from the application chart.
Review original part and availabilityOther Dee Zee step-system identification
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