Running board recommendation?

[v8440]

Hi all,

I have a '25 black laramie. My wife is short and just about needs a trampoline to enter/exit the truck. I would like to get a set of running boards that are black like the truck and will not rust. To me, this means anodized or coated aluminum. Any suggestions? I live in Iowa where they use the worst possible road de-icer, a brine solution put down wet. I really don't want to put anything on the truck that can't withstand that for a good long time.

 

[grimreefer]

OEM or Amp power steps. Mine still look almost new, but I don't have the road salt issue in Florida. They're a bit pricey, but oh so worth it.

 

[PurpleRT]

OEM or Amp power steps. Mine still look almost new, but I don't have the road salt issue in Florida. They're a bit pricey, but oh so worth it.

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Also they’re aluminum


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[v8440]

Thanks guys, looks like it'll be OEM. Power step is back ordered and $1800 to boot. I guess I can check with my dealership and see what they want for the oem setup. Might order it elsewhere if they're high compared to others. I'd imagine this is something I could install myself, I'm decently handy and have a good selection of tools.

 

[PurpleRT]

Yeah you can install yourself. Look online and find the best price and have your dealer match the price if not then just order online. Pick up Alfaobd and a bluetooth dongle so you can flash it and have the option to let the steps down from the uconnect screen (thats the advantage of getting the Mopar boards over the amp research even though I think its been mention Amp research makes both).


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[v8440]

I ordered regular non-power running boards. A place called bam wholesale parts had them for just under $500. While I was at it I ordered mopar mud flaps front and rear.

 

[PurpleRT]

Opps well your install will be even easier lol. Get a wire cup brush for your grinder. When you go to install you’ll wanna get the paint off the mounting studs or you’ll go through hell trying to get the nuts to tighten down enough.


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[v8440]

Cool deal, I'll do that.

 

[v8440]

Just wanted to post an update, I received my running boards yesterday and installed them. It's one of the easiest procedures I've done recently. The studs for mounting them come on the truck from the factory, and weren't even dirty because my truck is so new. I hung the running boards on the studs, tightened the nuts down, and that was it. Whole thing took me about half an hour. They look great and fit perfect.

 

[Andymax]

Just wanted to post an update, I received my running boards yesterday and installed them. It's one of the easiest procedures I've done recently. The studs for mounting them come on the truck from the factory, and weren't even dirty because my truck is so new. I hung the running boards on the studs, tightened the nuts down, and that was it. Whole thing took me about half an hour. They look great and fit perfect.

Do they actually solve the problem for your wife? Many running boards fit so high and tight to the bottom of the vehicle that they end up barely providing any benefit. This is why the PRB's are so desirable. In my case, I drive my 84yo father around and there's no way he's getting in without the lower step height.

 

[v8440]

She hasn't gotten in the truck yet since last night. However, the boards are about a foot below where she's been stepping up before, so they kind of can't help but improve things. I'll find out for sure soon.

 

[JBarry]

Just wanted to post an update, I received my running boards yesterday and installed them. It's one of the easiest procedures I've done recently. The studs for mounting them come on the truck from the factory, and weren't even dirty because my truck is so new. I hung the running boards on the studs, tightened the nuts down, and that was it. Whole thing took me about half an hour. They look great and fit perfect.

We're looking to get running boards as well when the bigger tires from 4Wheelonline arrive. The kids gonna need the step boards.

 

[Ocean Donkey]

Hi all,

I have a '25 black laramie. My wife is short and just about needs a trampoline to enter/exit the truck. I would like to get a set of running boards that are black like the truck and will not rust. To me, this means anodized or coated aluminum. Any suggestions? I live in Iowa where they use the worst possible road de-icer, a brine solution put down wet. I really don't want to put anything on the truck that can't withstand that for a good long time.

Rough Country, no complaints, have held up great here in the OBX Sand.

 

[go-ram]

I have the OEM electric steps, absolutely love them. But they are expensive, and if you rock crawl, not appropriate.
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The only thing I'd add to the OEM running boards is a button on the keyfob so I could deploy & retract them with the truck off and doors closed, like for reaching that last little bit at the center when cleaning the windshield. Also, my truck won't fit in the garage so I cover it, and it would sure be handy to be able to use the fob to deploy the steps while I'm removing/reinstalling the cover.
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[Wild Bill]

I purchased the TAC "Sidewinder" step rails and I am very satisfied. Typical quick/easy bolt on & very solid.
I have had them on for about a year. My high maintenance pretty pavement princess received some love today.

 

[go-ram]

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Beautiful truck!
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[Wild Bill]

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Beautiful truck!
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Thank you sir!