Raptor side steps ? Anyone removed them?

[Dunn Rj]

Is there a way to lower the side steps. My wife and I are both short and have to pull up into the cab….I like the step bu would like to lower them??

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[DvD]

Hi All,
I removed the side steps but I noticed that on the passenger side there are some cables exposed and at risk to be cut. I'm thing about bush areas and things like that...
Not sure what these wiring are for either. My Raptor is the diesel version (EU) without any suspension adjustment. Does anyone have notice the same thing and had any issue?

 

[pappacrunch]

I replaced mine with sliders from Goat Fabrications. Easier to get in an out for me 6'3" and the copilot 5'3". Here is a pic with the factory running board off and with the Goat Fab slider on. The sliders keep the rocks off and the shopping carts away.

 

[DvD]

Thanks for the info, looks good.
I have to see if there's something in Europe similar to this

 

[DvD]

Thanks for the info, looks good.
I have to see if there's something in Europe similar to this, I guess are bolted to the chasis directly.

 

[pappacrunch]

Yes they bolt to the factory holes.

 

[Fawnbuster]

I just did didn't care for them.

wondering if the cladding will still fit and stay put if you keep the oem step bar?

 

[ryanO]

I like my side steps for body protection, but for me they seem to be more in the way of getting in and out quickly then they are helpful.
I think they are too high off the ground and seem to put me up way too high and then I have to crawl down into the truck.

Same thing happened with my Bronco.
Except with the 35s it was tall enough I did want something so I pulled the slider steps off the Bronco and installed power steps, which were about perfect for it.

I am thinking I don't really need anything for getting into the Ranger easily and quickly even with my upgraded 34s, which are really only 33.5.

I seem to recall a thread on here where someone posted pictures with the steps off his new Ranger Raptor, but I can't seem to find it.
I was also thinking there was talk of some cladding that be stuck on the belly of the truck to get some added paint protections with the steps gone.

Would love to see more pics without steps and to hear others thoughts on this, plus if anyone knew anything about the protective cladding for the belly of the trucks I would love to know more about it and where to get it.

What I don't like is sliding across the seat bolstering when getting in or out. That will 100% break down the bolstering/side of the seat more quickly than necessary. I'm gonna leave mine on so I can be easier on the sides of the seat.

 

[cc1999]

What I don't like is sliding across the seat bolstering when getting in or out. That will 100% break down the bolstering/side of the seat more quickly than necessary. I'm gonna leave mine on so I can be easier on the sides of the seat.

I am sure that is true.
I did leave the steps on my 25 model, not worried about the seats.
Truth be told the seats could stand to have a little extra foam added to them anyway.
I am mainly leaving them on my 25, due to all the rock damage I am getting on the back fenders.
Even with PPF, mud flaps, I am still seeing significant damage from not having them on there.

The damage is already done, so I am leaving them off my 2024 but in effort to protect my 2025 RR I have left them on and did lower vinyl wrap for added protection and aesthetics.

Pics of the back fenders on my 24 model with 10K miles running without the steps.

 

[Bt_okst]

I like my side steps for body protection, but for me they seem to be more in the way of getting in and out quickly then they are helpful.
I think they are too high off the ground and seem to put me up way too high and then I have to crawl down into the truck.

Same thing happened with my Bronco.
Except with the 35s it was tall enough I did want something so I pulled the slider steps off the Bronco and installed power steps, which were about perfect for it.

I am thinking I don't really need anything for getting into the Ranger easily and quickly even with my upgraded 34s, which are really only 33.5.

I seem to recall a thread on here where someone posted pictures with the steps off his new Ranger Raptor, but I can't seem to find it.
I was also thinking there was talk of some cladding that be stuck on the belly of the truck to get some added paint protections with the steps gone.

Would love to see more pics without steps and to hear others thoughts on this, plus if anyone knew anything about the protective cladding for the belly of the trucks I would love to know more about it and where to get it.

Lots have done it, but stay off any gravel roads or parking lots. Factory boards are only thing keeping sides of truck from being all chewed up from gravel. Only reason I've kept them on mine. Even with mudflaps the gravel pings against bottom of the boards.

 

[Bt_okst]

I am sure that is true.
I did leave the steps on my 25 model, not worried about the seats.
Truth be told the seats could stand to have a little extra foam added to them anyway.
I am mainly leaving them on my 25, due to all the rock damage I am getting on the back fenders.
Even with PPF, mud flaps, I am still seeing significant damage from not having them on there.

The damage is already done, so I am leaving them off my 2024 but in effort to protect my 2025 RR I have left them on and did lower vinyl wrap for added protection and aesthetics.

Pics of the back fenders on my 24 model with 10K miles running without the steps.

Yep. Boards serve as protection for truck more than anything else.

 

[cc1999]

Lots have fone it, but stay off any gravel. Factory boards are only thing keeping sides of truck from being all chewed up from gravel. Only reason ive kept them on. Even with mudflaps the gravel pings against bottom of the boards.

I actually live on a paved road with a paved driveway and only occasionally go off road or travel on gravel roads.

The gravel roads I built around my property that I do drive on, is typically just more idling around at 5-10 mph, not really typical road speeds. Nothing much is getting kicked up at 5mph. But some of the smaller gravel rocks do get stuck in the tread and will typically eject at highway speeds. I am sure that is where some of damage has come from, they also sand the bridges and intersections in the winters around here. I am thinking that is where the bulk of the damage has come from.

I can't imagine how beat up those fenders would be if I lived on gravel road like I did when I was growing up on our family farm back in the 80s and 90s. LOL

 

[waffleso_0]

I found the underbody protective cladding.
It is a Ford accessory.

SKU: VR1WZ1613208B

RANGER 2024 BLACK TEXTURED EXTERIOR TRIM BODY ARMOUR ROCKER PANEL PROTECTION FOR SUPERCREW


$289.00


ABOUT THIS PRODUCT
Details
Covers the door sill and rocker area under doors.

• Helps to provide protection from road debris and scratches
• Hides existing scratches and damage

FITS THESE VEHICLE
Ford Ranger 2024


TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Catalogue: FLA

Brand: Bushwacker

seem to be on back-order but found a site that has them slightly cheaper: https://s1partscenter.com/brands/ford/accessories/exterior/trim-kits/vr1wz1613208b

 

[RaptorME]

Levittown has them for $255 and they're in-stock.

 

[cc1999]

seem to be on back-order but found a site that has them slightly cheaper: https://s1partscenter.com/brands/ford/accessories/exterior/trim-kits/vr1wz1613208b

I see you have an XLT, which is good, since these didn't say they are not for Raptor at least not when I ordered mine. But they are not really a perfect fit for the front fenders of a Raptor.
The rest is the same but thought it worth mentioning that it was a bear to get them mounted on my 2024 RR back in spring 2024.

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