Running Board/Truck Too High

[AH64ID]

Mine has the plastic too, just looks different. Photos can be deceiving thou.

 

[EDankievitch]

Those brackets appear to be the ones used for the 1500 they are shorter than the ones for the 2500. Most parts Monkeys don’t know how to look up the right accessories they just go with the first item on the page. One always fits all right?

 

[RVTRKN]

Ordered these last night I like the polished ends and they are strait. I’ll post how the wife likes them. Even though I need them too, she has a tough time getting in the truck. https://runningboardwarehouse.com/p/ionic-6-stainless-nerf-bars/

 

[rncordy]

Nice looking "bars"!

 

[rncordy]

Those brackets appear to be the ones used for the 1500 they are shorter than the ones for the 2500. Most parts Monkeys don’t know how to look up the right accessories they just go with the first item on the page. One always fits all right?

There is no way I was going to convince my dealer that they were the wrong bars, especially since I didn't order them or want them. But I'm happy with the credit they are giving me to be applied to the cost of the powered boards (scheduled to be installed this coming Friday).

 

[RVTRKN]

Ordered these last night I like the polished ends and they are strait. I’ll post how the wife likes them. Even though I need them too, she has a tough time getting in the truck. https://runningboardwarehouse.com/p/ionic-6-stainless-nerf-bars/

I got the passenger side on, and will finish the drivers side, tomorrow.

 

[Jdorfmeyer]

Looking good!

 

[rncordy]

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I got the passenger side on, and will finish the drivers side, tomorrow.

Look great!

My powered AMP running boards were installed yesterday by my dealer with credit given for the "old" Mopar steps. I'm happy with the outcome and DW can now enter the truck without asssistance or a step stool. It's all good and this solution all came about because of all you good folks who contribute to TDR (and of course the TDR folks themselves.)

So now that I have the nifty AMP steps/boards, the lower side edges of the truck look kind of barren without the nice shinny chrome Mopar steps. Has anybody added some kind of trim piece to fill this void?

 

[lpennock]

Personally I like the clean look. Part of the reason I like AMPs.

 

[RVTRKN]

I like the chrome look myself, it adds character to the look, especially with plain white. That’s one of the down sides to a white truck, too plain looking. I have to say the brackets that came with steps are solid. The DeeZee steps I added to the 2014 I drove were a lot weaker.

 

[Wiredawg]

Look great!

My powered AMP running boards were installed yesterday by my dealer with credit given for the "old" Mopar steps. I'm happy with the outcome and DW can now enter the truck without asssistance or a step stool. It's all good and this solution all came about because of all you good folks who contribute to TDR (and of course the TDR folks themselves.)

So now that I have the nifty AMP steps/boards, the lower side edges of the truck look kind of barren without the nice shinny chrome Mopar steps. Has anybody added some kind of trim piece to fill this void?

Nope... it's a clear case of function over form. You are now a proud member of the CLEAN look/easy access club. Since we own both, I like both, especially when i was having a hard time getting in after surgery.

Glad the dealer took care of you... mine certainly takes care of me after purchasing 4 trucks and a Jeep.

Cheers, Ron

 

[rncordy]

Nope... it's a clear case of function over form. You are now a proud member of the CLEAN look/easy access club. Since we own both, I like both, especially when i was having a hard time getting in after surgery.

Glad the dealer took care of you... mine certainly takes care of me after purchasing 4 trucks and a Jeep.

Cheers, Ron

Maybe the "CLEAN" look will grow on me. I still need to get the camper shell on it (it's ordered) and front and back mud flaps. Then I'll how it looks. I liked the service advisor I was working with and told him that I am new to his area but I had in another state an outstanding dealer service advisor that I worked with exclusively for 17 yrs (three Rams) and one Durango. The new guy promised to give also give me great service. We'lll see. At least he now knows me as "Running Board Bob".

 

[Tuesdak]

Add some chrome via MOPAR accessories! Sorry for the bad pic of the side moldings. I need to find what MOPAR used and get a strip for the bed taking it "wheel to wheel". EDIT: I added the strips just for door ding protection.

Front Air Deflector
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MOLDING KIT, BODY SIDE
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[rncordy]

Add some chrome via MOPAR accessories! Sorry for the bad pic of the side moldings. I need to find what MOPAR used and get a strip for the bed taking it "wheel to wheel".

Front Air Deflector
82212764

MOLDING KIT, BODY SIDE
82213505

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There you go! Thanks. Pls let us all know what you find for the "follow-on" strip!

 

[DuraFlap]

Maybe the "CLEAN" look will grow on me. I still need to get the camper shell on it (it's ordered) and front and back mud flaps. Then I'll how it looks. I liked the service advisor I was working with and told him that I am new to his area but I had in another state an outstanding dealer service advisor that I worked with exclusively for 17 yrs (three Rams) and one Durango. The new guy promised to give also give me great service. We'lll see. At least he now knows me as "Running Board Bob".

When you are ready for your mud flaps take a look at what DuraFlap offers. And don't forget to use the forum member discount. Just enter the forum name and your member ID in the comments, then you can use the coupon code word member.

 

[RVTRKN]

https://www.weathertech.com/ram/201...500-3500-fender-flares-5/yes/ram-dually-5/no/

This is what I just ordered.

 

[Cummins12V98]

My DuraFlaps are customized! They were very nice and had their shop layout what I wanted and got back to me and said it would work. With my DRW having the Factory Rear Air Ride I ended up moving the rears up 2" and cut off two inches off the top. I was dragging on curbs.

Pic is before I raised them 2"

Around 4 years and they still look great!

 

[Regcabguy]

The Amps will outlive the truck. Super smooth and they work so well.

 

[DuraFlap]

Another vote for the amp steps. Once you have them you'll never go back.
No slippy slide getting out of the truck. Easy to get in with your hands full of puppy.

 

[DuraFlap]

My DuraFlaps are customized! They were very nice and had their shop layout what I wanted and got back to me and said it would work. With my DRW having the Factory Rear Air Ride I ended up moving the rears up 2" and cut off two inches off the top. I was dragging on curbs.

Pic is before I raised them 2"

Around 4 years and they still look great!

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Thank you for the great words. Usually the standard weight is not put below the custom design like that. It can place the stainless too high up on the mud flap and end up under the fender. Yours was very special. We try to put the drill-less mud flaps at 7" off the ground to avoid the curbs but protect your boast or trailer. Some trucks sit lower than others.