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Old Sep 29, 2021 | 04:32 PM
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Running Board Recommendations

My 2022 crew cab truck will be arriving soon. It will not have running boards because I decided to buy them on the aftermarket. I’m looking ones that I can wipe my shoes on before getting in. I don’t want any over around $500-$600. Do you guys have any recommendations?

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Old Sep 29, 2021 | 05:06 PM
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I did the same, ordered my truck without factory running boards.
I bought these and installed them and like them a lot.
Easy install, fit onto the factory studs, don't stick out too far, clean and simple, and very low cost, $238.
You can surely wipe your shoes on them, but they aren't scrape worthy, rubber antiskid top cover on them.
They also have them all black, if you don't like the shiny aluminum.

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Old Sep 29, 2021 | 05:52 PM
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Forgot to add that I will be going off-road just about every day.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2021 | 06:02 PM
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F150 Raptor boards on mine









 
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Old Sep 29, 2021 | 06:07 PM
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The Raptor boards are a great choice, super sturdy. I can't imagine thinking that for $5-600 that there was a better value in boards than what the factory offered... For $445 my factory boards look several times more substantial than the $238 ones a couple posts up. I have abused the crap out of the factory ones on my 2012, they are holding up great. The last time I did aftermarket was on a Power Wagon. I destroyed them the first time off road...
 
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Old Sep 29, 2021 | 06:44 PM
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I'm getting the extended running boards, hopefully it will make it easier to operated the 5th wheel hitch.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2021 | 06:56 PM
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I bought a set of these, Dee Zee Rough Step running boards. They’re not sleek, but exceptionally sturdy. A picture from a reviewer of where I bought them.

https://realtruck.com/p/dee-zee-roug...unning-boards/


 
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Old Sep 29, 2021 | 07:14 PM
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I bought a set of these, Dee Zee Rough Step running boards. They’re not sleek, but exceptionally sturdy. A picture from a reviewer of where I bought them.

https://realtruck.com/p/dee-zee-roug...unning-boards/

Those appear to be made of aluminum. How well do they take the abuse of off-roading?
 
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Old Sep 29, 2021 | 07:18 PM
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I got the Rough Country boards. These would be real good for wiping mud off

 
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Old Sep 29, 2021 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Sailmike
Those appear to be made of aluminum. How well do they take the abuse of off-roading?
Well, I use them in the oilfield. Regarding bouncing off rocks, maybe a frame mounted tubular would be better. Dee Zee does make a steel version also.

https://www.deezee.com/product/rough...unning-boards/

 
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Old Oct 29, 2021 | 09:39 PM
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ActionTrac Powered Running Boards by Aries are sweet but quite pricey.

 
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Old Oct 30, 2021 | 05:19 AM
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I went with the factory extended running boards and really like them so far.


 
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Old Oct 30, 2021 | 10:01 AM
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^^^^^^ Yep. as above for 5th wheel hitch operation and other bed access. The only draw back is getting them clean. It takes a minute to get a rag/brush between all the "piano keys". If I lived in serious snow country I might try those carpet step covers they make for RV steps that wrap around. Might look funny but it would help keep the cab clean.
 
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Old Oct 30, 2021 | 02:27 PM
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If you care about function look at these: https://www.luvernetruck.com/part/415078-401723

They are effective in snow and rain.
 
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Old Oct 30, 2021 | 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by minke
If you care about function look at these: https://www.luvernetruck.com/part/415078-401723

They are effective in snow and rain.
Unlikely to happen but if u ever slipped and fell on those, require major surgery. Major bite
 
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