Removed running boards

[Tomikaze]

Removed my running boards. Sure wish I didn’t have to pay for them in the first place. Question is… holes in the body. Would I be better off finding plugs for these holes? Did the same thing on my Tacoma and Toyota specifically have plugs to fill the holes. I don’t want to give my Ford and more reason to rust long term. What did you guys do?

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[hand-filer]

I assume you mean holes in the frame. Here's a good start: Hole Plugs

 

[telenerd]

You could get an actual rock slider. You could go with the standard version that doesn’t have a kick out and will cover up pinch weld.

https://rocky-road.com/shop/ranger-raptor-rock-sliders-2024/

 

[Tomikaze]

Awww man. Why did you have to post that. Those are nice. Add that to the list.

 

[Depotgeorge]

Want to sell steps

 

[Bonus Oz]

Stay away from any gravel or stones when running no side steps .
tyres throw lots of debris up and the side steps save the body from the front wheels .

 

[Tomikaze]

I saw the other post about rock chips. Had less than 200 miles on the truck and got a good paint chip on my first dirt road. The next day the running boards went back on.

 

[Deleted member 5555]

can you post a side view? I want to see how it looks. Nice ride!

 

[jgreeb20]

Removed my running boards. Sure wish I didn’t have to pay for them in the first place. Question is… holes in the body. Would I be better off finding plugs for these holes? Did the same thing on my Tacoma and Toyota specifically have plugs to fill the holes. I don’t want to give my Ford and more reason to rust long term. What did you guys do?

Hey are you selling the running boards since you took them off?
My number is 810-285-2191

 

[Tomikaze]

Hey are you selling the running boards since you took them off?
My number is 810-285-2191

Read into the thread. Moral of the story is DON"T TAKE THE RUNNING BOARDS OFF unless you are OK with tons of rock chips.

 

[Tomikaze]

Put them back on and I'm keeping them as rock deflectors.

 

[Sparky62]

Not on a Ranger, but my personal experience....removed running boards on my F150, installed Amp Power Steps but also added mild fender flares to help prevent the bigger tires from throwing up rocks.

 

[Bert]

Please, I am in doubt... are these running boards made by plastic or metal?

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