Go Rhino - now shipping "Raptor style" RB20 Running Boards

[Desert_5G]

Great! That would be my choice.
Can you let me know what color they are? They look like a light to medium gray in some pics.

They are black

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[mURmECH]

Anyone take their old boards off and install the GR’s themselves, doesn’t look to hard, just wondering if there are any tips and how long it took.

 

[ebFX4]

The liner coated ones are black as well. My lighting is hot but they’re darker than the dark gray body for sure.

Installation was pretty easy. I took a by over an hour with a friend’s help only because i was picky on alignment. Can be done solo.

Basically go under the truck (no jack necessary).Pop off the rubber caps on the pre-drilled slots.
Attach 3 brackets.
Place on brackets and bolt on the step.
Repeat on the other side.

Love the look and functionality. They’re a firm & grippy step to help get in/out of.

I also really appreciate that theyre not the lowest point in the truck, so it doesn’t change the bottom-out clearance. (See the underside photos)

 

[mURmECH]

I'm picky on alignment as well, it's only me b/c my wife wont help lol, so i might use something tall enough to hold one end up. also I have the OE boards, so I will be taking them off as well, I'm wondering if I have to use any hardware that I take off the old one, I'm really picky so this might take me almost 3 hours lol.
The boards look sweet on your Ranger, we got the same color truck, thanks for the awesome pics, I wish they came stock like that as they do on the Raptor.

 

[joeb427]

Well, after really thinking about it, I went with the RB20s over the oem running boards.

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[mURmECH]

Well, after really thinking about it, I went with the RB20s over the oem running boards.

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Looks great, I will have to remove the go rhino ad on them when I install mine.

 

[joeb427]

Looks great, I will have to remove the go rhino ad on them when I install mine.

Tough to remove as the ad is riveted on. I was thinking about painting it black.

 

[ebFX4]

Yea a little paint would work - or you can go at it with a pair of tools.

Looks super clean though @joeb427 !

 

[Desert_5G]

another thing you can try instead of painting over it. is to try that spray on tuff bed lines stuff in a can. mask around it and it will probably blend in better than just black.

 

[Randy2400h]

Tough to remove as the ad is riveted on. I was thinking about painting it black.

Drill out the rivets, it’ll take you 20 seconds per side.

 

[joeb427]

Drilling the rivets out will leave holes to fill and maybe the rectangular tag imprint on the board.

 

[Randy2400h]

Drilling the rivets out will leave holes to fill and maybe the rectangular tag imprint on the board.

If they were powder-coated properly they’ll be no imprint left. And we’re talking about holes that are 3/16” at the largest. If you need a drill bit larger than 1/8” I would be surprised. And you can buy plastic hole plugs from an auto parts store. Anyway, I would advise against spray painting it black, as it would take numerous coats plus a clear coat if you hope for it to last for over a year or two. And good luck not getting overspray on your running boards and silver truck.

It’s your truck, I’m just trying to save you some hassle. Cheers.

 

[gfitzge2]

If they were powder-coated properly they’ll be no imprint left. And we’re talking about holes that are 3/16” at the largest. If you need a drill bit larger than 1/8” I would be surprised. And you can buy plastic hole plugs from an auto parts store. Anyway, I would advise against spray painting it black, as it would take numerous coats plus a clear coat if you hope for it to last for over a year or two. And good luck not getting overspray on your running boards and silver truck.

It’s your truck, I’m just trying to save you some hassle. Cheers.

I agree. I drilled mine out. Use about a 1/4" bit. Don't drill all the way through!! Just enough to remove the rivet head. They are aluminium and very soft. The holes left are 1/8" and you would have to be looking close to see them. Maybe I will get a picture tomorrow.

Edit: Here are pictures. Hard to see the holes where the label was.

 

[mURmECH]

You beat me to it, looks great!

 

[mURmECH]

If you have the OEM boards, do you need to install the brackets the come with GoRhino's or can you use the OEM ones? They're in my garage still in the pacakge.

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