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Jun 7, 2011 | 06:46 PM

ppav

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Running Board sagging

The portion of my running board right under my drivers side door is sagging a little and it bends when I step on it to get in. I looked under and saw that it is pretty rusted and there are no supports in that area.

Is there a good fix or do i need to have something welded in there?

Jun 7, 2011 | 11:41 PM

Dubbs19s

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my running boards

My solution

Jun 8, 2011 | 06:41 AM

Caniac10

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That is awesome!!!!!! You know you are going to be asked to make more of these, and I wanted to be the first to request a set.

I am in NC.

Jun 8, 2011 | 03:55 PM

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Thanks for the compliment,i'll let my fab guy know. When we made them we made sure to record the measurements incase someone wanted a set

Jun 8, 2011 | 06:43 PM

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Sawzall solution - cut out the offending part.

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Jun 9, 2011 | 06:54 AM

Atc210

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Whats the going rate for the running boards?

Jun 10, 2011 | 08:25 PM

Dubbs19s

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He would like $1000 for a set

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Jun 11, 2011 | 01:38 PM

wpnaes

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Replace 'em with some used ones found on your local craigs list. I see them from time to time.

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Jun 11, 2011 | 02:23 PM

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Its not so much the boards its the rusted supports underneath. Would the support package I see on fleabay work? It looks like just a bunch of L shaped brackets.

Jun 11, 2011 | 04:20 PM

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There's basically 3 parts. L shaped brackets are sturdy and won't rust out quickly. They attach the plastic running board and subframe to the body. The subframe is the thin steel that has rusted away in Dubb's pic. Then there's the plastic top. Some special bolts hold the plastic to the subframe. Let me try to get some pic's for you.

Jun 11, 2011 | 04:25 PM

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Thanks so much...

Jun 12, 2011 | 03:59 AM

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A few pics to go with the description

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Jun 12, 2011 | 05:14 AM

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I have had the same problem. I Haven't found anything on craigslist in the Chicago area. Found a few nice nerf bars on eBay, but would like a stock board....

Jun 12, 2011 | 10:10 AM

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I've got the same issue. I believe I've read that Super Duty running boards will work. I see plenty of them on craigslist. If I'm wrong someone correct me.