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Old May 26, 2004 | 01:20 PM
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I just bought a 2001 F-250 extanded cab, xlt. 7.3 Diesel 4x4 automatic with 31,000. Here is a picture!
 
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Old May 26, 2004 | 01:31 PM
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What's a good place to get running (stepping) boards? Any kind to stay away from?
 
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Old May 26, 2004 | 01:42 PM
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That is a beautiful truck! Can't help about running boards though, hopefully someone will chime in.
 
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Old May 26, 2004 | 02:20 PM
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there are tons of choices, from factory, to factory style, hoop steps, complete tube bars. Look throught the site sponsors to see anything you like, and through the gallaries for installed pics. see somethign you like? then ask the owner if they would do it again.
 
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Old May 26, 2004 | 02:40 PM
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Congrats on the truck... Let the mods begin!!!
 
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Old May 26, 2004 | 03:11 PM
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I will have a hard time keeping it stock. Even though I bought this mainly to tow my boat. I have a feeling that some mods will follow.
 
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Old May 26, 2004 | 04:15 PM
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Babi-Semi,

Good choice truck and welcome! I've enjoyed my GoRhino wheel to wheel tubular (3) steps, but I see you have the extended cab. I'm sure they make a variation to suit your needs. You could checkout gorhino.com or do a search. Mine were $448 shipped almost 2 years ago and bolt on to factory holes in the frame.
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Old May 26, 2004 | 05:53 PM
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Congrats Baby-Semi welcome to the wonderful world of the superduty I know it sounds cheesy but I had to write something
 
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Old May 27, 2004 | 11:37 AM
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Thanks for the info and the great comments. I really love this thing. Diesel gas is about 30 cents a gallon less here in chicago. I have over 200 miles on the tank and the needle is only half-way. The power is incredible, I love the sound of Diesel. The only thing is you have to turn up the volume on the radio to really hear it over the engine.
 
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Old May 27, 2004 | 11:48 AM
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How 'bout when you're trying to go through a drive-thru. That diesel engine makes the speaker sound like the teacher from Charlie Brown. I can't hear a damn thing.
 
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Old May 27, 2004 | 11:51 AM
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Nice truck! I ordered my 250 with the Ford OEM tube steps. Our other 250 has DeeZee. Both are nice but I prefer the Ford ones.
 
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Old May 27, 2004 | 11:04 PM
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Welcome aboard, Baby Semi!
I've been happy with the Westin side step I have on mine. I got the black (because my truck is dark grey). It is not fading at all, it cleans & polishes up very easily, and the install was simple.

Lots of brands to choose from Smitybilt, Westin, and others that have probably already been mentioned in reply's. Basically, decide what style (how many steps per side? black? chrome? stainless?) then go shopping.

Have fun, and welcome once again!!!


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Old May 28, 2004 | 07:59 AM
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I'm starting to lean towards oem side bars, but I don't know yet. The drive-thru thing is so funny. I have the truck for little over a week, and I don't drive it often, but I went to the drive-thru twice and twice they didn't hear my order right. I do love that sound though.
 
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Old May 28, 2004 | 10:44 AM
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Welcome to the forums!
 
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Old May 28, 2004 | 11:04 AM
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Nice rig. I love white on these trucks.
 
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