Notices
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks 1987 - 1996 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350 and larger pickups - including the 1997 heavy-duty F250/F350+ trucks

Running Board braces / supports

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 24, 2009 | 08:48 PM
  #1  
Wrecker's Avatar
Wrecker
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
20 Year Member
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 207
Likes: 0
From: Brockport USA
Running Board braces / supports

I have a 96 F150 Eddie Bauer 4x4. The supports for the fiberglass running board on the pass side rusted out. Upstate new york winters take there toll.... I really would like to keep the original running boards. Can anyone tell me where I can purchase the original style supports? Cant find them around here. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
Paul
 
Reply
Old May 26, 2009 | 06:27 AM
  #2  
SuperFord's Avatar
SuperFord
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 118
Likes: 0
I have the same problem. I am thinking about welding new support bars in, but I have no idea how involved it will be yet.
 
Reply
Old May 26, 2009 | 06:29 AM
  #3  
dustybumpers's Avatar
dustybumpers
FTE Legend
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 56,542
Likes: 0
From: In my own world
prob going to be junk yard item, if you can't find there, you'll have to take off what's left, and fab new ones to match the old ones. should'nt be to bad a job, they're mostly flat bar, and angles
 
Reply
Old May 26, 2009 | 07:29 AM
  #4  
Diesel_Brad's Avatar
Diesel_Brad
Fleet Owner
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 21,437
Likes: 76
From: Gilbert, PA
keep an eye on craigs list, ebay or build your own
 
Reply
Old May 27, 2009 | 04:01 PM
  #5  
SuperFord's Avatar
SuperFord
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 118
Likes: 0
Well, I got mine off, in 3 pieces. The fiberglass is fine, but I will have to do some repairs to the support. I am thinking bending new metal and welding it back together.
 
Reply
Old Jun 2, 2009 | 11:18 AM
  #6  
1994XL4X4's Avatar
1994XL4X4
New User
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
cab step supports

What I did was cut the existing supports off to solid metal. Then I bent some conduit to slip inside the cut off ends and painted black and they have held up for over 2 years so far. To bolt the cab-steps to the brackets I removed the black step plate, drilled down through the metal support on the bottom of the cap-step; through the "new" support then re-installed the black step plate.
 
Reply
Old Jun 2, 2009 | 08:09 PM
  #7  
94XLTFLAREI6's Avatar
94XLTFLAREI6
Senior User
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 153
Likes: 0
From: Xenia Ohio
same problem here.....I need to fix mine too....
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
perks56
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
2
Feb 7, 2014 11:22 AM
aussiecowboy
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
14
Apr 25, 2013 12:16 AM
95F150SuperCab
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
2
May 12, 2012 07:49 PM
detroitfd
1997 - 2003 F150
1
Dec 5, 2010 06:24 PM
Mr. Finch
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
11
Mar 9, 2010 06:18 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:28 AM.

story-0
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-4
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-6
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-7
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-8
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE