Running Boards - Your perspective

[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.

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[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

 

[FranknEarnest]

We bought our 25 Lariat 4X4 new in January and had chrome/skid-proof RB's installed at dealer...they didn't fit. So dealer removed them and put stock Ford RB's on the truck. Worked for us., and we're both in our 70's.

 

[Wallowa Ranger]

My Ranger came with the factory running boards. They feel a bit awkward to use because I'm 6'2" and able to fully step into my truck unassisted. My wife on the other hand is 5'1" and uses them to get every single time. I also think they look nice.

 

[Cyberwiz64]

i want to avoid that wear on the seats. That is why i wanted the running boards.

 

[jordantii]

They are awkward for sure. Being 6'3" I don't need them and using them to get in and out is weird. What they do is keep rocks and debris from destroying the paint when off road. It's a trade off I guess.

 

[25PlatTrem350]

The running boards that come on the RR's would be great if they were half as wide as they actually are. They are mounted up high and tight against the body to provide maximum clearance but because they are mounted so high they're both too high as well as wide for any benefit. If you actually use them to get in they put you up so high you'll nearly get a nose bleed getting in/out of the cab and they are so wide they stick out so far they catch your lower leg getting out.

I now have two brand new sets I'd love to sell someone for a great price.

If I thought there was a way I could cut them in half length way remount the brackets I'd do it in a flash and put them back on because they do provide a certain amount of added protection and these things need all the help they can get because the paint is shit on these and microscopic paper thin and they rock chip to bare metal unbelievably easy. If you so much as sneeze on the paint you'll damn near have a down to bare metal spot.

 

[Justchillin]

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

What brand are these? They look really good.

 

[dc73pdsgt]

What brand are these? They look really good.

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