Fitting side steps/running boards

[nickbarrenjoey]

Hi I'm thinking about fitting some
Aftermarket running boards $300 off
e bay ..has anyone done this mod
and if so how long dido it take and how
difficult was it ...cheers nick

[wally1]

Hi nickbarrenjoey
I contemplated getting sidesteps or running boards for my KK However I changed my mind after doing a bit of dirt track driving If I had them installed it would have reduced my clearance by more than 4 inches which would mean with side steps they would bottom out sooner and with running boards they would put undue pressure to the frame if I chose to plough through the track

Regards

Walter

[Hoges1]

I put side steps on as it made it easier in getting my kayak on the racks. Took them off when I realised the brackets would drag. Also have a nudge bar which requires removing front recovery point. Never got around to putting that on. I'll put them on to sell the Jeep one day but not before.

[bleetnblurt]

yeah side steps , good dirt diggers , and good at bending , rock sliders ? mine were attached by those blind rivets where they flare when a bolt is threaded into them , as the brackets were attached to the chassis , good idea BUT not good for tracks and so on . how about a three step ladder ? can chuck in the back , there light and don't really take to much room , might look dickie , but at least then wouldn't get the side steps stuck somewhere. and damage your ride right ?