Any Ideas On Floor Boards For My Truck ?
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12-08-2012, 02:03 PM
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12-08-2012, 02:43 PM
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I really like the ones on the Platinums...which is another reason I will get one. They fold up under the truck when not in use and then fold out when the door opens. When they are deployed you can use ALL of the surface...unlike most that you can only place you foot on half of it.
The Ford steps are just like these...I don't know if the ones on the Platinums are made by the same company but they look very similar:
http://www.amp-research.com/products...ies/powerstep/
I also found these some of the side steps are unique:
http://www.pickupspecialties.com/truck_steps_Main.htm
The Ford steps are just like these...I don't know if the ones on the Platinums are made by the same company but they look very similar:
http://www.amp-research.com/products...ies/powerstep/
I also found these some of the side steps are unique:
http://www.pickupspecialties.com/truck_steps_Main.htm
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When I first read your thread, I wondered why your "floor boards" got so bad that you needed to replace them (images of Fred Flintstone came to my head).
Realizing that you were actually talking about RUNNING boards, I'd only tell you that, from a functional point of view, take into account "who" will be climbing into the passenger side of your truck.
For example, my wife has M.S., and running boards are a NECESSITY in my world. Not only with regard to height, but also with regard to width and step material (the slippery factor).
By the way.....with regard to the slippery factor....do NOT make the mistake of using products like Armour All on the step pad. It can make the step as slippery as ice!!!
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Realizing that you were actually talking about RUNNING boards, I'd only tell you that, from a functional point of view, take into account "who" will be climbing into the passenger side of your truck.
For example, my wife has M.S., and running boards are a NECESSITY in my world. Not only with regard to height, but also with regard to width and step material (the slippery factor).
By the way.....with regard to the slippery factor....do NOT make the mistake of using products like Armour All on the step pad. It can make the step as slippery as ice!!!
-soupy1957
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Yea, the Amp Research were and still are my favorite option but the best deal i can find is $1,400 installed from my local ford dealer. Does that seem like an ok price ? seems like i can find them for about 1k on amazon but ill prob have the ford dealer install them anyways so idk what to do. Dont really want to spend that much but this truck is a pain in the a$$ to get in and out of right now and my wife complains about it every day...
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When I first read your thread, I wondered why your "floor boards" got so bad that you needed to replace them (images of Fred Flintstone came to my head).
Realizing that you were actually talking about RUNNING boards, I'd only tell you that, from a functional point of view, take into account "who" will be climbing into the passenger side of your truck.
For example, my wife has M.S., and running boards are a NECESSITY in my world. Not only with regard to height, but also with regard to width and step material (the slippery factor).
By the way.....with regard to the slippery factor....do NOT make the mistake of using products like Armour All on the step pad. It can make the step as slippery as ice!!!
-soupy1957
Realizing that you were actually talking about RUNNING boards, I'd only tell you that, from a functional point of view, take into account "who" will be climbing into the passenger side of your truck.
For example, my wife has M.S., and running boards are a NECESSITY in my world. Not only with regard to height, but also with regard to width and step material (the slippery factor).
By the way.....with regard to the slippery factor....do NOT make the mistake of using products like Armour All on the step pad. It can make the step as slippery as ice!!!
-soupy1957
Made this mistake before...
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12-09-2012, 08:19 AM
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You can always find the Amps on eBay and then have the dealer install them. Having the dealer install them for you will allow you to take it back to them if there are any issues with it in the future.
Since you raised your truck to me that is a MUST investment and really once you get it done you will be happy you did. (Not to mention your wife will be too!)
Since you raised your truck to me that is a MUST investment and really once you get it done you will be happy you did. (Not to mention your wife will be too!)
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12-09-2012, 12:45 PM
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See to me they NEED to stick out so they can be used properly. If I can only put the toes of my shoe on them to climb in what good would they be other than for looks?? Those Amps you can use pretty much the entire surface of the board to get in...and on those days when they are wet which one do you think will work better?....just sayin
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12-09-2012, 01:03 PM
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The AMP Research steps are very easy to install. They bolt into the same mounts that the Ford step bars use. All the wiring is pre-made to the proper lengths. Other than snaking it across the cowl area, the hardest parts were tapping into the courtesy light wires behind the passenger kick panel (if you're older like me, you need to be somewhat of a contortionist to reach them--under 40 no problem), and aligning the cap screws that fasten the boards to the swing arms. I needed about fifteen minutes of help by my wife to hold the far end straight. Whole job took me maybe three hours but that includes the optional courtesy lights. My wife is short and she really appreciates the step being lower than the Ford side bars. Best mod I've done to this truck.
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