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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 08:04 AM
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Running Board suggestions

I need to replace the running boards on my 05 EB 6.0 PSD X. I'm not interested in going back to factory. I didn't like the way they looked and they are a ton of money from the "stealership". The truck looks great without the boards (I think anyway) and I would like to keep them off. However, as I advance in years and have trouble climbing steps let alone jumping up into the truck I am in need of running boards. And it would make the wife happy too.

A little info; the truck is not lifted but I'm running 305's on 17's so it does bring it up a little higher. I checked out some Amp Power steps but by the time you get them installed, it's just too much money.

Any suggestions and picks would be greatly appreciated.

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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 08:12 AM
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Check out the Iron Cross HD steps






I ordered a pair for my excursion last week waiting for them to get here.


**NEW HEAVY DUTY STEPS**MUST SEE!!**

Is the cheapest I found for them $430 shipped with brackets.


If you are looking for factory ones I have a set in great shape im selling.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 08:32 AM
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From the sounds of what your looking for the amp research step would be perfect for you! Maybe wait a little and save for it...

I had seen them installed on a local Ex here about a year ago, they are on my future mod list... When retracted they make a stock ex look higher for sure.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by BuiltFordTough!
Check out the Iron Cross HD steps






I ordered a pair for my excursion last week waiting for them to get here.


**NEW HEAVY DUTY STEPS**MUST SEE!!**

Is the cheapest I found for them $430 shipped with brackets.


If you are looking for factory ones I have a set in great shape im selling.
I like that look! Is that $430 a side or for the pair?
 
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 08:46 AM
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$430 for the pair with brackets 90$ extra elseware.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 08:54 AM
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did you purchase online or locally? If it was on the web, I'd be grateful if you could give me you source.
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 08:58 AM
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$430 shipped to your door ready to bolt on. Will ship with in 10 days.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 09:00 AM
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I got them because they were unique dont come around my town with those on
 
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 07:40 AM
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My running boards just came in and I got them mounted last night:



 
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 07:50 AM
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Those looks really good! Is your X lifted at all? Also, how long did it take to get your Iron Cross steps in? I ordered mine about 3 weeks ago and have not recieved them yet. Now that I've seen what they are going to look like I can't wait to get them on!

Thanks for the pics and follow up.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 07:55 AM
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It is only lifted with the V/Moded B code Springs. It took 10 days to ship then I got them in another 3 days. I am happy with them but they could have been a little better design they are not completly boxed like I had thought and I have to paint the mounting bolts that show I was hoping they were going to be right up next to the door but the top of the running board is at the bottom of the body pinch weld.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 08:04 AM
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I can kind of see what you mean about them not being next to the door. They still look good. I asked about the lift because mine is not. I'm running 305s and I was getting a litte rubbing up front. I took a heat gun to the plastic wheel wells and that solved the problem. the bigger tires along w/the removal of the factory boards gives it a lifted look. I'm hoping to keep the same look once I get the new Iron Cross HD's on. I will post some pics when it's done.

Also, what's your source for your tow mirrows? At they power?
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by BuiltFordTough!
My running boars just came in and I got them mounted last night
Looks good, here's mine.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by 05Xdriver

Also, what's your source for your tow mirrows? At they power?
Thanks
Got them a few years back on ebay cost me $250 for the pair!

They are heated lighted signal and power. Not power fold and not power retract.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 08:09 AM
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Looks good, here's mine.

LOL you read stuff way to close.

Anyway yours isnt running any more:

 
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