Rock chips without running boards?

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I installed these Tyger Auto LanderX side steps which fit fairly tight against the body which I think protects some from rocks hitting the body. I still hear the rocks hitting but think they are hitting the side steps instead of the Ranger body. I sprayed bedliner material on the side steps so will see how that goes. I do have the Ford Splash Guards. I do like these side steps as they do not drag as much in deep snow as much as other side steps do.

Can you post up some pics of them installed?

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When these trucks first started showing up on dealership lots, all units without running boards automatically came with PPF on the section of the lower bed right before the rear tire. Like what shadowdragon above shows. When we first got them, we thought it was added by someone, only to contact Ford and told that is how they ship without running boards. Not sure if they still do it. but that would add some logic to rock chip issues.

Yep mine came with the film.

 

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Points can get you Ford flaps. I have put them on numerous Focus and Escape SUVs and never had fender rock chipping with that wheelbase, and no boards on those vehicles. I put Weathertech on my trucks. I have not experienced rock chipping with Weathertech and AMP boards on trucks but will go the PPF route eventually.

I installed some Muslogy flaps

 

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I see this mentioned but I'm not altogether clear, without running boards will a stock XLT be at more risk to rock chips or is this only an issue with oversize tires?

A stock XLT can get rock chips without running boards.
The tires can still throw stones.

Running boards help block some of that.
They protect the lower doors and panels.

Oversize tires make the problem worse.
They throw more debris outward.

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