Running Boards Columbus Ohio

When looking to upgrade your truck or 4×4 there are plenty of unique accessories to choose from. 4×4 Steps come in different styles for different functions, but mainly are utilized to lower the step into your truck’s cabin. For some vehicles running boards can be purchased in a retractable configuration. Retractable running boards are powered by your vehicle to tuck away when not in use. This is great for someone who doesn’t want the accessories of their truck to stick out, or if they plan to do off-roading and don’t want to sacrifice clearance of the vehicle. More sturdy steps may be rugged, made of more durable materials, and will better withstand wear and tear.

Side steps are designed to provide a single step into a truck or 4×4. Many standard size 4x4s that have stock suspension are low enough to allow a passenger to easily step into the vehicle. Larger 4x4s, and any 4×4 trucks that have suspension lift kits may be high enough off the ground to make stepping into the cab more difficult. Side steps can lower the entry point into a truck’s cab anywhere from a couple of inches to nearly a foot.

Not only are side steps convenient and make stepping up into your vehicle easier, but they also provide additional safety. These non-slip, treaded steps reduce the likelihood that someone will slip or fall, especially during the wintertime when the ground may be wet, icy, or covered in snow.

Similar to Running boards, side steps can also provide protection from debris while driving. Mud, rocks, saltwater, and other loose debris can be blocked by side steps. This additional protection can stop your side panels from getting damaged, and reduce the potential of rust accruing over years.

In order to decide what works best for your custom build, it’s important to understand your personal needs. Are you looking for functionality, accessibility, personality, or a combination of different benefits that these accessories can provide. If you’re looking for a very sturdy step that provides easy accessibility into your truck’s cab, side steps are a great option. With a massive variety of different styles, specific side steps can be selected to match the exact look and style of your 4×4.

Running boards provide a much larger step that runs along the entirety of the truck’s cabin. Running boards are a much larger platform with a wide, flat surface to step up onto. These boards provide more stability for the user, and typically don’t stick out as much visually or physically. Overall deciding the best option comes down to your individual needs and how you want to customize your truck. Drive on over to the Trails West showroom outside of Columbus, Ohio to speak with a member of our staff, view our massive showroom, or have your vehicle worked on by our in-house mechanics team.