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05-14-2018, 03:34 PM
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Running Boards
Has anyone come across some sort of an “extender” to lower the height of the running boards by like 6 inches?
I have seen the powered running boards that extend and lower when you open the door and then retract when you close the door but at about $1400. Not installed I’m looking at other options!
Maybe a welding shop could cut the brackets and then weld in a longer one?
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05-15-2018, 01:57 AM
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Since DW has had a little knee/hip trouble the last couple years I also have looked to find factory brackets that would lower the board on her side. Nothing, zero, zilch. I spent another 45 minutes this AM looking again in hopes that someone had invented/developed lower brackets, but still no luck. If I find anything I'll post back or send you a PM.
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05-15-2018, 03:19 AM
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I too am getting to the point with a creaky pair of knees (35 years of skiing injuries) of considering a lower running board. Mechanically, to do it to the existing would require a special bracket which in turn would put a very long lever arm on the floor supports. Since my RBs are not in great shape nor have they been since about a year old, am thinking that maybe just a foot loop could work
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05-15-2018, 03:28 AM
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I googled all over as well and found nothing either!
When I get a chance to get to a welder I’ll post back what I find out.......otherwise the DW may have me getting the powered ones !
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05-15-2018, 03:51 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kksfish
I googled all over as well and found nothing either!
When I get a chance to get to a welder I’ll post back what I find out.......otherwise the DW may have me getting the powered ones !
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You can always use a folding step stool while you search
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05-15-2018, 09:32 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave W
You can always use a folding step stool while you search
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Put a rope on the stool so you can pull it up after you get in your rig. It works watched a security guard use this set up for years.
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05-15-2018, 10:39 AM
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These are N-Fab Podium steps, They work for us, They split the difference between the ground and the threshold.
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05-15-2018, 10:52 AM
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Same issue. Nothing out there that I have come across either. Spoke with my GM dealer parts guy last oil change and he said that the OEM brackets are it. Have something fabricated I suppose, at what expense though? An enterprising person could make a bundle.
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05-15-2018, 11:02 AM
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Your best bet is probably going to be a machine/welding shop. I'm afraid a welding shop may come up with something that looks homemade. I just had a receiver adapter modified at a machine shop and it looked like a factory job when completed; no machine marks, powder coated etc.
I would also note that there may be a different set of running boards that just sit lower. I had 2 Ram pickups that were virtually identical. One came with the factory running boards and the other had running boards installed at the dealer before the new sale to me that were not the "factory" units. There was a very real difference in the height of the running boards on the trucks due to the design of the brackets - not 6" but maybe 3 or so.
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05-15-2018, 12:15 PM
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05-15-2018, 12:50 PM
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Frank, they look nice, actually they look OEM. But Momma would not be happy if I threw away the factory boards and spent say $900 on after-market boards. Not for 3 1/2 inches.....but don't think we don't appreciate your efforts in this matter. In payment for your efforts let me send you a picture of say some ribs or some b-b-que.......
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2021 Yamaha X2 Wolverine 1000
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05-15-2018, 01:13 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by notanlines
Frank, they look nice, actually they look OEM. But Momma would not be happy if I threw away the factory boards and spent say $900 on after-market boards. Not for 3 1/2 inches.....but don't think we don't appreciate your efforts in this matter. In payment for your efforts let me send you a picture of say some ribs or some b-b-que.......
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b-b que...works for me. I think they were more like $700. We got to the point in our life, and the wife's, where 3 1/2" matters. We are going down to one vehicle soon so this one will be the keeper.
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05-15-2018, 02:09 PM
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Don’t think we don’t understand. We spent $360 for the four-step conversion for the Raptor. And we gained about 1 1/2 inches per step. Momma was happy.....
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2019 F450 6.7 Powerstroke
2018 Mobile Suites 40RSSA
2021 40' Jayco Eagle
2001 Road king w/matching Harley sidecar
2021 Yamaha X2 Wolverine 1000
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05-15-2018, 02:34 PM
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Frank...... I like those boards! That may be the answer for me , I need to find out how low they would be on my truck!
What truck are they pictured on?
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05-15-2018, 04:24 PM
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2016 Ram2500 4x4 CTD Laramie. Where the rule is the threshold measures about 26". You should be able to measure your truck and see how it compares. Do a google search, there are many venders and prices very.
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05-16-2018, 03:53 AM
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Thanks Frank!
Should be about the same on my 3500.....
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05-19-2018, 05:40 AM
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05-19-2018, 01:41 PM
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Decisions, Decisions! I didn’t know there was “dual step” bar for lifted trucks!
Thanks for the info MSB1766....
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