Looking to add running boards or steps to my '05 F150 4x4 Lariat SC...does anyone have these babies?

From...http://www.electricstep.com/eshop/pc...p?idCategory=3
These retractable running boards seem like a good "disappearing" option...as many nerf bars and running boards are low and stick out too much for my likes.
Yeah...they are $$$$:santa:
...but do they work?...are there any problems?...issues?...other attractive alternatives?

 

The look pretty cool, but I don't like things that run the chance of breaking or screwing up and being out lots of money.

 

my moms mountaneer came with them from the factory, there pretty nice! i might keep my eyes open around here and maybe if one gets wrecked ill go jack a set off one of those.

 

I don't have them, but have seen them on other trucks/SUVs. Very nice. They seem to be very sturdy. The only reason I don't have them is their price and I like the protection of the non-retractable steps from door dings.

 

I have been wanting a set of those forever, but damn they are expensive. I saw them on a truck at the Pismo Beach meet and you couldnt even see them until the door was opened. He didnt have any problems with them.

 

i want them too just yet agian too expensive.

but i like the kodiaks alot too

 

Yea matt had them on his lifted truck, they were very sweet! but no door ding protection

You cant see them till the door opens:

 

what the hell does that guy do to make so much money.....

 

I like the idea, they do look sweet, but Good Lord they are expensive!

 

Maybe rephrase that one... "what the hell does his parents do to make so much money?"

 

Who cares where he gets his money, where'd he get get that kick **** winch bumper????

 

OK, here is my rationale-

1. The truck has "all the options"...including butt warmers and it asking me to "pimp it a little".:santa:

2. Because they are $$$...are way too cool...and besides, "I can".

3. Short legged cuties.

4. Functional when needed and do not extend downward or to the sides when not needed.

Thanks for the input so far...other than $$$, nothing negative.

 

I know what you mean about short legged cuties. This one cutie that I see complained when I went from my OEM (crappy) steps to the Westin Sport Tubes because she has a hard time climbing in my truck with a skirt or some snug jeans--and my truck is a leveled 2wd. She would never be able to get into Thumps truck.

 

I have the AMP steps on my truck and I love them! I really don't care for the look of tube steps. When the steps are retracted you can't even see them.

 

A good friend of mine has them on his slightly lifted 06 F150 and they are great. VERY sturdy...feel completely rock solid, and he hasn't mentioned any issues to me.