Running Boards - Your perspective

[ryanO]

I'm also tall and have big feet. The running boards are useless for entering/exiting the truck and they are more of a hindrance than a help. The only reason I keep them is for the rock protection and parking lot door ding protection but I am considering removing them and getting black PPF applied all the way around the lower part of the truck. I removed the ones on my 2 door Jeep and it's much easier getting in and out.

FWIW mine are the Rhinos, the 6" ones. I can step up onto them and duck into the truck but what I usually do is just slide in without using them at all, but I do rub my leg on the side of the running board which, if dirty, is annoying.


Maybe since I don't really use them for a step I should have got narrower ones like yours for the protection.

Here's my question. Even being tall, do you slide across the side of the seat getting in? My son is 6'2" but even he slides across the side of the seat and it pisses me off....lol. i want him to simply sit down into the seat without over and over again crushing the side bolster.

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[bigb]

Here's my question. Even being tall, do you slide across the side of the seat getting in? My son is 6'2" but even he slides across the side of the seat and it pisses me off....lol. i want him to simply sit down into the seat without over and over again crushing the side bolster.

I haven't really paid attention, I'll make note today.

 

[RealTruck]

Have you checked the Raptor look-a-likes on Real truck? They have wide options. I get where you're coming from as I have a size 12 wide shoe.

The RealTruck Go Rhino RB20 Running Boards are going to be the widest in that series, measuring 7.5" wide at the widest part of the board. There are different options of width and tread to choose from depending on your style and preference.

 

[Onceaneagle]

Here's my question. Even being tall, do you slide across the side of the seat getting in? My son is 6'2" but even he slides across the side of the seat and it pisses me off....lol. i want him to simply sit down into the seat without over and over again crushing the side bolster.

You avoid sliding in by having the board at the right height off the ground at entry and grabbing the steering wheel for assist since the Ranger lacks a driver side grab handle. At 71 and 6'4", I do not slide in since I went with AMP Research e-boards, which drop down when the door opens then retract when the door closes. Worth it to me because I no longer contort or slide to get in or out.

 

[gtistiffler]

I'm very happy my the IronBison rocker steps, great ground clearance and wide enough to get good footing entering and exiting.

https://ironbisonauto.com/products/...-bars-step-rails-heavy-texture-black-ibcrs015

I have the same ones and love them. Held up extremely well for the price.

 

[ryanO]

You avoid sliding in by having the board at the right height off the ground at entry and grabbing the steering wheel for assist since the Ranger lacks a driver side grab handle. At 71 and 6'4", I do not slide in since I went with AMP Research e-boards, which drop down when the door opens then retract when the door closes. Worth it to me because I no longer contort or slide to get in or out.

I couldn't agree more. I sometimes wish I'd have gone AMP power boards.

 

[Cyberwiz64]

Getting in they are minimally helpful. Getting out I consider them somewhat dangerous as you really can't see them and it's difficult to get a foot on them.

 

[mrmike7189]

They work great for me at 5'8 . I use them getting in and out and they are great for reaching the roof .
If you are over 6 feet tall and /or have sasquatch feet then maybe you should trade up for an F150.

 

[dc73pdsgt]

I have these and they extend out further than the regular boards I had on mine to begin with... View attachment 90771

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