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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 03:08 PM
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Running Boards Removed
I was sitting in auto shop today when my buddy said I should take the running boards off. So I did. I think it looks good, but what do you guys think?

I had to disconnect the wiring for the lights. Is it ok to leave the connector hanging there or should I do something to it?



 
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 03:15 PM
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I was thinking of doing that, but it looks kinda plain.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 03:26 PM
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I figured I'd take them off, get some feedback, and If I want them back on, its only 10 bolts and a connector.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 03:37 PM
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To be honest I kinda like the running boards.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 03:53 PM
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IMO the running boards make the Ex.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 04:00 PM
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ya running boards a nice! it looks like a plain old xlt truck now.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 04:19 PM
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look ok, almost like you had a lift of sorts.


i was thinking of doing this , but then i thought how are my kids gonna climb in to it.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 05:22 PM
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Well, I've made up my mind. They're back on. As katiesdad said, they make the Ex.
 
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Yep. the only place you don`t want them is when going offroading! otherwise the X looks kinda plane without them.
 
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the only time mine will come off is to install the AMP Research Power Steps.
 
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Ahhhh Auto shop. Some of the Best/ Stupidest ideas you will ever have!
 
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You got me thinking about it all day, if the weather is ok mine are coming off tomorow.
 
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yeah looks kinda plane without them. after i did the x code springs and f-350 blocks i even use the running boards myself seeing as how i'm only 5'10".

i'm gonna take mine off, but replace them with the chrome step bars, or paint mine to match one or the other.
 
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Ahhhh Auto shop. Some of the Best/ Stupidest ideas you will ever have!
Haha agreed
 
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Took mine off awhile ago. Don't miss it with the two-tone paint and it looks like a truck should.
 
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