2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Runnin boards

[SHobbs]

I am planning on getting the truck painted later this year and will get rid of the aluminum running boards. I want to add the fiberglass or plastic running boards that run from the front fender all the way to the rear bumper. I have seen numerous 2nd gens with these installed. Anyone know where to get them?



Thanks, Scott

 

[Grizzly]

I hope you don't mean to the rear bumper.



These are Stainless Steel.

 

[SHobbs]

Grizzly,



The ones I have seen look more like ground effects. They taper up to the rear bumper. They follow the lower body line from the front fender all the way to the rear.

 

[DonTX]

I pitched my aluminum ones also, if you click on the "Photo Gallery" over on the left under my name, you can see what I did to mine, I love em. .

 

[SHobbs]

Don,



Thats what I am talking about on your 97 with the exception that they dont follow the the fenders.

 

[SHobbs]

Ok I now have an example to go with. Issue #55 page 104 Reward/High Mileage , member Dan Coffman has exactly what I am talking about on his truck.

 

[Richterno1]

i think the ones your referring to are(were) made by mopar, i had a hard time locating them 3 or 4 years ago. have to check all the dealers. and i ended up having to paint them inventory#ad

 

[SHobbs]

Richterno,



Close, as I stated in my last post I found a picture of what I am looking for. Now locating a source is another thing

 

[Forrest Nearing]

please don't do it

 

[SHobbs]

Forrest,



Did I think of something fugly? I am open to ideas. My current diamond plate running boards are a pain to keep bright. I like the protection that running boards offer and something easy and simple to maintain would be nice.

 

[Forrest Nearing]

those ground defects just have never done it for me... I'm sure you've seen similar type running boards on two tone half ton chevy's and dodges running around Irving, right?



I agree on wanting to get rid of the diamond plate boards, but I'd look for something tubular if you just gotta have them.



I think the ones Grizzly posted look pretty decent actually.



I'm kindof an anti-running board guy, so take what I say w/ a big grain of salt. everyone has their own taste

 

[Vaughn MacKenzie]

Ok I now have an example to go with. Issue #55 page 104 Reward/High Mileage , member Dan Coffman has exactly what I am talking about on his truck.

SHobbs, I looked up the picture of Dan Coffman's truck and they look like the ones in this picture . . . is this what you're after?

 

[SHobbs]

Vaughn,



Yes sir it is. Those be it. Now where to find them, lol.



Forrest,



I got a chance to see a dually exactly like mine the other day with those running boards and it looked great. I am also considering this was well but I think it may be too high. It's from Herrin Haulers in East Texas

 

[Allnew2Me]

Mine are Mopar. I bought the truck used but the original owner said they came painted and ready to install.

 

[Forrest Nearing]

SHobbs, I looked up the picture of Dan Coffman's truck and they look like the ones in this picture . . . is this what you're after?

I don't think you can legally purchase those without a valid AARP member card

 

[Richterno1]

mine came painted but they were not the right color, i had to order the back half from a dealer in CO and the fronts came from one in WA. they stopped make them a long time ago.