Running boards or NO, that is the question

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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 12:53 PM
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Running boards or NO, that is the question

Hey guys need some advice. Here are pics with the running boards and pics without. Which way do I go?



WithOUT boards



With boards

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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 12:58 PM
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I cant see the pics....but I'm not a fan of running boards.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 01:08 PM
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Pics aren't showing up for me either. No to the running boards.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 01:11 PM
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pics problems

OK, pics are now up
 
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 01:18 PM
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Definitely without.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 01:22 PM
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I always say without unless you are hiding a body lift
 
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 01:24 PM
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I like running boards, they serve a few purposes. People say the same thing about mud flaps, bug deflectors, ect and take them off because they hurt the look of the truck. They SERVE a purpose. If I were you, I'd keep 'em. Running boards make life easier getting to the truck so you don't scuff your plastic moulding on the floor and they prevent rocks from wacking your rocker panels. I would rather have rocks hit my running boards then on my paint. Same with a bud deflector and mud flaps. Would you rather damaged paint and chips or a little "less style" and more protection? I'll take the latter. Nice looking truck btw
 
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 01:29 PM
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id say keep them, they blend in with the truck well and arent terribly noticeable.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 01:33 PM
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they are good if you got kids or a short family. if you have neither, i say w/o.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 02:24 PM
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No kids, short wife, but she can jump. Thanks all, looks like they go.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 02:39 PM
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They do block door ding's from ricer's at Wal Mart!
 
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 02:57 PM
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They do block door ding's from ricer's at Wal Mart!
thats a pretty good point there. i dont think they hurt the appearance but they would look better ptm like the fx2 style imo.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 03:34 PM
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I don't think they look bad...keep them
 
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 04:21 PM
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id say w/o
 
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 04:31 PM
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Just took mine off and I couldnt be happier. Truck looks sleeker and gives it a lifted look. Definitely better w/o.
 
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