Running board recommendations after my lift and wheels

[David Schuster]

Rough Country Drop Steps

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[Richard Conley]

Been really please with the Westin HDX series. But like previously mentioned being a SC limits the choices.

I like these and can't tell if you have the stainless step. That is what I'd like but find the price difference of up to $130 more. And I'm wondering if my wife will notice them - I was a fool to think she wouldn't notice my Borla cat back

 

[scubalizard]

TYGER 5" Black Side Step is what i went with. install was super easy and they offer a lot of width to step on.

 

[TrebMaxx]

NFAB's on mine.

 

[HenryMac]

I went with the Go Rhino Dominator DSS but I specifically wanted a small step that tucked nice and tight up to the rocker.

Those look really good in the photo you posted.

Any chance you could post up a photo of the side of your truck... from a distance? One of the main reasons I'm wanting running boards is so the frame isn't so visible on the truck... but additionally aid in accessing the front tie down hooks in the bed.

Also.... how far out do they stick out from the truck.... in other words if you were to run a string from the front tire to the back tire, the running boards don't stick out past the string do they?

 

[BButah]

I like these and can't tell if you have the stainless step. That is what I'd like but find the price difference of up to $130 more. And I'm wondering if my wife will notice them - I was a fool to think she wouldn't notice my Borla cat back

I have the Stainless HDX Steps on my Ranger. Had them powder coated to match the sport trim. The stainless foot plates are what sold me. Inevitably, with use, they get a bit scuffed up and surface scratches. I simply remove them (4-stainless steel bolts) and use a ScotchBright/abrasive Ball 180grit and renew the brushed finish. In addition, the stainless steps compliment the stainless polished tips on my MagnaFlow exhaust too! Got the HDX Steps from Desert Rat.com.... best price I found and no tax.

 

[FULLSCALE]

Those look really good in the photo you posted.

Any chance you could post up a photo of the side of your truck... from a distance? One of the main reasons I'm wanting running boards is so the frame isn't so visible on the truck... but additionally aid in accessing the front tie down hooks in the bed.

Also.... how far out do they stick out from the truck.... in other words if you were to run a string from the front tire to the back tire, the running boards don't stick out past the string do they?

These are all I have for photos at the moment, hopefully they help. They definitely do not stick out as far as the tires. I think if they were out about a 1/2” to 3/4” further they would be perfect. I have some 1/2” flat bar that I may use to space them out in the spring!

 

[HenryMac]

These are all I have for photos at the moment .....

Thanks. That helps, much appreciated!

 

[Rangergrille]

We just finished our first sample of new our side steps. Made in America with 13 gauge steel piping to handle slamming against boulders when rock crawling, and installs with just 6 bolts into existing factory holes. Powder coated in wrinkle black.

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[HenryMac]

We just finished our first sample of new our side steps. Made in America with 13 gauge steel piping to handle slamming against boulders when rock crawling, and installs with just 6 bolts into existing factory holes. Powder coated in wrinkle black.

Bolted to the body?

 

[Rangergrille]

Bolted to the body?

Yes. No drilling required, as it screws into the same holes the factory running boards use.

 

[dguffin]

Anybody heard if AMP Research has there's available yet?

 

[HenryMac]

13 gauge steel piping to handle slamming against boulders when rock crawling.....

Bolted to the body?

Yes. No drilling required, as it screws into the same holes the factory running boards use.

Hmm.... if you're going to state it holds up to "slamming against boulders when rock crawling" they should be attached to the frame... and not the sheet metal floor board of the truck.

 

[Rangergrille]

Hmm.... if you're going to state it holds up to "slamming against boulders when rock crawling" they should be attached to the frame... and not the sheet metal floor board of the truck.

They are side steps, not rock sliders. Slamming against bolders is more an overstatement to express that they’re made of high strength steel, and not cheap metal that’ll bend.

 

[HenryMac]

They are side steps, not rock sliders. Slamming against bolders is more an overstatement to express that they’re made of high strength steel, and not cheap metal that’ll bend.

High strength steel isn't even an accurate statement. In reality what you are welding on is mild steel.

And you are the one who wrote ""slamming against boulders when rock crawling" ... not me.

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