Photos & opinions on these running boards please?

[David Wheeler]

Well, the spouse has stained her last muscle getting in this truck... or so she says! Running boards to be installed soon!

After careful deliberation (and consultation with the spouse) we have decided on the Stainless Steel Master Boss Running Boards by Putco. http://www.putco.com/runningboards/masterboss.html (please ignore phord truck photo on page #ad
) Does anyone have a better photo of the step area of the board (one on the site not so good). Also, anyone that has installed these..... would love to have your opinion of them. Many thanks!!!

David


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2001 3500 SLT, 4X4, ETH Cummins/DEE, LSD, 3. 54, Quad Cab, Long Bed, Agate, Camper Special Group, Towing Group, Additional Body Molding on Bed, Line-X bed-liner.

"REAL TRUCKS RATTLE!!"

 

[SlyBones]

Only comment is to make sure they have quality mounting HW and can support lots of weight. I have seen some cheap boards with only a few brackets and it broke in no time. Glad it wasnt mine.

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1997 2500 4x4, CC, Auto, 3. 54 LSD, 68K, Everything inc Leather, K&N, 4" BD cat-back, otherwise stock, Isspro Gauges(3), 285/75/16 on Alcola's, RS9000's, Molded Side Steps w/ Ground Effects, Chrome Trim, Canopy, ProFlaps F&R, BedLiner, Aux. Lighting F&R, and tons more.

 

[C.MILLER]

David,

I installed these exact boards you show on your link. They come with lots of hardware and support plenty of weight. However, the rear extenders are no-step pieces(just for looks-if you like it. ) The install went fairly smooth, but an extra set of hands sure would have helped! I put the cab boards on first, and thought they looked good just by themselves. Then I put the box boards on(which took a little getting used to for me), but I actually use them more than I thought I would. Lastly, the rear extenders and mud flaps went on(which I thought improved the look. ) Donn't know if its a good thing or a bad thing, but I have not seen these on any other dually in town - yet. I have however, talked to alot of people that liked them, until I told them the price. Dee Zee also makes similar boards to these. E-mail me if you want to know where I bought them, and how I saved an additional 20% off my purchase!! Good luck!!

Chris

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00' White 3500 SLT QC 4x4,Leather, 4sp. auto, 3. 55ax, Banks Powerpack, Putco's Master Boss Boards,RS9000 Shocks/RS5000 Stabilizer,Bully Air Horn

 

[yogibear]

David, I've got the Putco Boss rb's on my dually, been on 105K mi. now, and they are fine, I really like them. Putco is top of the line. I have the extensions also. My trk. is road only, they wouldn't be worth a darn in off roading.
Larry

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Y2K 3500 QC,SLT,4X2,White, 6spd,3. 54 lsd,Banks Stinger +,Pacbrake,Pilar mt. EGT & Boost,Amsoil air filter,all amsoil lube w/BMK-15 filter system,MagTec rear cover,putco boss rbs. w/ rear ext. &flaps,20K reese,100 gal. aux. fuel,fold up T cover,5K airlift bags w/comp. ,ranger 2950 cb pushing palomar 225 amp,phantom radar det.

 

[DavidGardner]

Dave
I have the Dee Zee diamond plate running boards. Had them installed when the truck was new (95) and now have 106,000 miles on the truck. They still look like new and my wife who is verticaly challanged d(short) loves them. They are very stout and have held up very well. Cant remember what I paid for them but I did have them professionly installed. Just my 02cents worth.

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95 slt, reg cab, 2wd, auto, BD exhaust brake, primelok fuel filter relocator, K&N air filter, Cat sleeping in garage by fire, TST 230-605 fuel plate, Bill Kondolay modified trans, 100k plus miles still going strong "Who says six in a row don"t go?

 

[David Wheeler]

Thanks to all that have replied! I appreciate your opinions and suggestions. Would still love to see closeups of the step area if anyone has them (aren't digital cameras wonderful... . wish I still had mine #ad
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Chris, I was very glad to hear of your success. Thanks VERY much for telling me about the extenders. I didn't know they were "no step". I was not planning on ordering these anyway because I figure if I'm that close to the rear of the truck, I'll just go to the rear. However, I totally agree with the "improved look" statement. Really rounds out the truck! I'll send you that email you mentioned (much appreciated).

Many thanks,

David

 

[ralbert]

Boss Boards

Dave, I have them on my 3500 and they are great. I just got run into and the boards did a heck of a job saving the truck. I lost the right side box board so I am now looking for a replacement. Just sent a email to putco to see if they would sell me just the right side. The cab board got hit aliittle but I tell you they are strong if installled properly. Good luck. Rob

 

[ToolManTimTaylor]

Dave, Would Nerfs work for ya? I use em every day and I am no liteweight either. They are adjustable so they don't have to sit quite as high as I have them.



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[JR2]

Hey tool man, look at the dates on the posts, Davids last post on this thread was 04-06-2001 11:17 PM . . I bet he already installed something. .