Got to thinking about the variations on running boards and step boards ails with the Bronco and wondered what others like. Daughter’s Bronco was an Outerbanks so boards were included but wondered what types and profiles people prefer
Running boards/Step rails-what’s everybody’s preference?
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My OBX has running boards but standard tires. I am only 5 10. And a half. And I have found the seat and floorboard height. Convenient enough that I do not use the running boards for ingress or egress but my 5'4 wife uses them as passenger or driver. And our dog appreciates the flat running boards.
Rode in my son's new Grenadier with large tires and rock rails and there is no place to put your feet to help getting in or out. I.know rock rails are important if ypunplan on "rocking" it but an overextension mode in suspension could help with clearance and even lowering for entry/exit. My LR3 had full air ride.
All that and in the end would be nice to have both. Especially to protect the batteries. So Rick rails should be standard but compatible running boards as an option that work with the factory rails.
Rode in my son's new Grenadier with large tires and rock rails and there is no place to put your feet to help getting in or out. I.know rock rails are important if ypunplan on "rocking" it but an overextension mode in suspension could help with clearance and even lowering for entry/exit. My LR3 had full air ride.
All that and in the end would be nice to have both. Especially to protect the batteries. So Rick rails should be standard but compatible running boards as an option that work with the factory rails.
I personally don't have these (I do have a reinforced compossite underbelly), but if I were to spring for boards, I would probably go for this style of slider instead. They are far more integrated (there is even a video of jacking the truck off the sliders) and they are aerodynamic and don't hang low, which is important for efficiency AND clearance: https://electruck4x4.com/products/megawatt-rock-slider-steps-for-rivian-r1t?variant=40099941220398
We have tube framed rock rail steps on our Badlands. It's about to swap the 35's for 37's and I have a 2"lift.
Definitely need something to make it easier to hop in. The wheeling we do requires some clearance, but not insane amounts.
Definitely need something to make it easier to hop in. The wheeling we do requires some clearance, but not insane amounts.
I'm not sure if a Scout should need any kind of step or running board. All of my Scouts are easy to get into, both for me and any guests who may join me. The thing is, I have not succumbed to the "stance" enhancement fad. If SM sticks to their initial intention to honour the legacy, I'd hope that most people will not need a step up. I have a '23 Tundra which, without modification is a stretch, but we are in our 80s and not as nimble as we once were, but my 5'-2" wife can still climb in. But for our own comfort and that of the folks of our generation who sometimes ride with us, we added automatic drop down running boards. Toyota does offer them on some models but not our Limited, but every model has the standard threaded mounting points on the body. Those seem to be standard amongst most all manufacturers. I would hope that SM does provide them. I chose the automatic running boards because they close up tight to the body and so provide more clearance; any steps I looked at would have had to hang down too far to be useful as a step for most people, and thus get in trouble when we are off road.
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