) but I'm getting them, I think they finish out the sides better, IMHO
New Running Board?
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To me....and this is just my opinion...but why not just make "Longer" running boards as an available option.....instead of making it look like a 5th grader stuck a different color lego on the end??? Just offer "regular" and "extended" boards that will cover what owners choose on the truck.
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To me....and this is just my opinion...but why not just make "Longer" running boards as an available option.....instead of making it look like a 5th grader stuck a different color lego on the end??? Just offer "regular" and "extended" boards that will cover what owners choose on the truck.
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You're right, at that cost, why not. I'm content with the standard board length.
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The problem I have is reaching the pin to unlatch my fifth wheel hitch. It's 3/4" too far out of reach, and with the slightly taller truck, I'm sure that will make it worse. I'm not sure I want this extended board though, as it does look a little tacky in pics. I'll have to wait to see it up close.
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The problem I have is reaching the pin to unlatch my fifth wheel hitch. It's 3/4" too far out of reach, and with the slightly taller truck, I'm sure that will make it worse. I'm not sure I want this extended board though, as it does look a little tacky in pics. I'll have to wait to see it up close.
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GM has a notch in the end of the bumper which I hate to admit is pretty damn handy. No moving parts and on the side so the tailgate doesn't have to come down. Thats about all my friend can get away with worshiping his GM over Ford.
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Yeah, but if the tailgate is down the cable acts as a trip wire. No thanks.
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The bumper cutouts are also ugly. You also have to be somewhat fit to swing up and clear the tailgate / bed. There is no doubt once down, the Ford steps are better.
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