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Aries RidgeStep Running Boards w/ Custom Installation Kit - 6-1/2" Wide - Powder Coated Steel
Aries Automotive

Aries RidgeStep Running Boards w/ Custom Installation Kit - 6-1/2" Wide - Powder Coated Steel

Part Number: AA86ZB
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These rugged, all-steel running boards provide a 6-1/2" wide step for entering and exiting your vehicle. Raised steel treads offer superior traction in all weather conditions. Textured black powder coat. Custom mounting kit included. Fastest Shipping and Great prices for Aries RidgeStep Running Boards w/ Custom Installation Kit - 6-1/2" Wide - Powder Coated Steel. Read our customer reviews of Aries Automotive nerf bars - running boards. Call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service or order your nerf bars - running boards part number AA86ZB by Aries Automotive online at etrailer.com.
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Aries Automotive Nerf Bars - Running Boards - AA86ZB

  • Running Boards
  • Fixed Step
  • Cab Length
  • Black
  • Aries Automotive
  • Steel
  • 6-1/2 Inch Wide
  • Powder Coat Finish

These rugged, all-steel running boards provide a 6-1/2" wide step for entering and exiting your vehicle. Raised steel treads offer superior traction in all weather conditions. Textured black powder coat. Custom mounting kit included.


Features:

  • Running boards provide a solid step for entering and exiting your vehicle
    • 6-1/2" Wide platforms offer ample step area
  • Stamped steel treads provide superior traction in all weather conditions
    • Integrated design eliminates need to replace step pads over time
    • Punched holes prevent dirt and debris from accumulating
  • Welded, angular steel endcaps complement the contours of your vehicle
  • Textured black powder finish resists corrosion
    • Helps to create non-slip surface
    • Conceals small scrapes and scratches
  • All-steel construction is perfect for your hardworking commercial truck
    • Contains no plastic parts that can fade or crack
  • Custom installation with included VersaTrac mounting kit
    • Minimal drilling required


Specs:

  • Weight capacity: 275 lbs
  • Driver-side board length: 36"
  • Passenger-side board length: 96"
  • Step width: 6-1/2"
  • Quantity: 2 running boards and 6 brackets
  • Limited lifetime warranty


2055113 VersaTrac Custom Mounting Kit for Aries RidgeStep Running Boards and AdvantEdge Nerf Bars

C3696 Aries RidgeStep Running Boards - 96" Long - Steel - Black

Installation Details AA86ZB Installation instructionsAlternate Instructions AA86ZB Installation instructions

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Customer Reviews

Aries RidgeStep Running Boards w/ Custom Installation Kit - 6-1/2" Wide - Powder Coated Steel - AA86ZB

Average Customer Rating:  4.6 out of 5 stars   (54 Customer Reviews)

These rugged, all-steel running boards provide a 6-1/2" wide step for entering and exiting your vehicle. Raised steel treads offer superior traction in all weather conditions. Textured black powder coat. Custom mounting kit included.

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Fit was excellent as well as quality.



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2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500

These worked out great on my sprinter van. Way cheaper then the other van sites, and don’t hang down as for more clearance/less damage.



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Great cost effective option for running boards



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Thanks again etrailer for not providing the brackets with the steps as listed. NO CUSTOM INSTALL KIT COMES WITH THESE STEPS. JUST STEPS!!!



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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Installed these on my Sprinter. Easy to install and they look and work great.



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2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500



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Fits like a glove



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Sturdy and it looks good. The instructions are a little hard to follow. This kit does not include the mounting brackets so be sure to order those separate.



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Really happy with these steps. They are very easy to mount even for someone like me who always ends up working on things after the sun goes down. They have very good grip in any weather conditions I’ve been in but are still usable in bare feet as well. My only complaint is there is no adjustment to the height and on my particular truck there is a larger gap between the kick plate and cab than I would have in an ideal world. I would highly recommend for anyone looking for a solid side step that has a different look than the normal tube style on most trucks.



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Pretty disappointed in the shipment. I reached out to etrailer with pics and asked for help but not a word back. Clearly I got a return or something. The product looks rugged but it’s so scratched up that I’m sure it’ll rust super quickly. I would have expected better.



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1 year in they are holding up well. You can put your full weight on them and they don't flex at all



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Thank you very much for reaching out to us.
The running boards are awesome! They were easy to install, my father in law helped me put them on. They look great.
I put them on my wife's truck, she loves them, "but" there's always that right, lol.
Her only complaint is the bolts, she wished they were black also, but yes she does love them and they look great.



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Out of town but I’m excited to install my new running boards. Thanks.



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Installation went smoothly with process pretty straight forward. Looks good and feels sturdy. Time will tell on how well they hold up to Colorado weather.



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I ordered the Aries Ridge Step Running Boards on Wednesday from the etrailer website. They were delivered on Friday afternoon and it took me about an hour to install them. Instructions were easy to follow and the accompanying pictures were actually relevant to installation. They look great on my Silverado and my wife can get into the truck much easier.



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Order came quicker than I thought and product was exactly what I was looking for. I could not find the "C- shaped Track mounting bracket or mounting brackets shown in Steps 7A and 7B of the instructions- I went through the box of materials several times. It appears tht maybe you changed the mounting system since there nots for the M8 bolts- i installed running boards by placing the bolts to the outside of the slots.



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It got here so fast! They may be psychi c.



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About 45 min install on 2023 Ram 2500. Hardware for other models is included so once it’s separated, it’s not too mucb. My truck didn’t have nut plates but didn’t need drilling. Needed 3 wrench sizes though. Meh.



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Excellent service, thank you



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Nervous bRs are still on the truck and work as they should with the exception of the strength. I notice after pitting them in that there was alot of flex or movement when stepping on them. (I am 200lbs.) Must of my employees are 250 to 280, and we they step on them the flex was alot. We have since welded to the brackets to help with this problem.

So, I'd say yes they work, but are a cheap version and should not be used in a work world as they will not hold up.



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Great running boards, Installed on a CMC 3500 cab and chassis. Looks great and function really good. It doesn't come with mounting brackets so make sure to get them as well.



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the instructions were not accurate for this vehicle. The driver side install very difficult and time-consuming.
The product itself is well built and seems durable...time will tell.



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Steps ate awesome. Only issue I had was that one of the front passenger side mounting bracket was the wrong one. Took me 45 min to install driver side brackets and step, but 2hr and 15min for the passenger side.



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Really rugged & look amazing



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Easy to install.
Really like the wide
width and grip feature.
Very happy with product.


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See what our Experts say about this Aries Automotive Nerf Bars - Running Boards

  • Availability Of Full Length Running Boards For A 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
    For your 2012 Mercedes Benz Sprinter I recommend the Aries RidgeStep Running Boards # AA86ZB. This comes with a full length 96" long 6-1/2" wide running board for the passenger side, and a 36" long board for the driver side. The steps themselves are a powder coated steel with punched holes and steel treads for traction. Custom install kit is included. This will be the only full length bar we offer for your vehicle. We do not have anything that would have full length on both sides.
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  • 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Entrance step Recommendation
    The Carr LD Custom Fit Side Steps # CARR115771 are more or less a universal fit step so you should be able to mount it at the rear sliding door on your 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 as long as the mounting brackets aren't in the same location as the sliding part of the door (see attached). Another option is to use the Aries RidgeStep Running Boards w/ Custom Installation Kit # AA86ZB which comes with one small step for your driver's door and then a long step for the front passenger...
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  • Running Boards and Rear Hitch Step for 2015 Mercedes Sprinter
    For your 2015 Mercedes Sprinter we have the Aries Running Boards part # AA86ZB as a confirmed fit that would work well. Then for a wider rear step that was designed to fit a hitch we have the Westin HDX Drop Hitch Step part # W98TD.
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  • What Side Cab Steps do You Recommend for My 2013 Mercedes Sprinter Cab/Chassis?
    Thanks so much for all of the information! As far as running boards for your 2013 Mercedes Sprinter 3500 cab/chassis, the only ones we carry are designed to fit models that have sliding doors. This is the Aries RidgeStep Running Boards # AA86ZB. With this set, you will not have the same length of boards on both sides of the cab because the passenger's side is shorter than the driver's side. Also, we cannot confirm whether this set fits on a cab/chassis model. For a great alternative that...
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  • Compatible Aries Automotive Running Boards For A 2022 Toyota 4Runner
    No, the Aries RidgeStep Running Boards w/ Custom Installation Kit # AA86ZB are designed for Sprinter vans. I've posted a link below to all of the Aries branded running boards that will fit your 4Runner, model dependent, if you would like to look through some possible alternatives.
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  • What Aries Running Boards do You Recommend for My 2022 Mercedes Sprinter 3500?
    For a great set of running boards, I recommend the Aries RidgeStep Running Boards # AA86ZB. The RidgeStep comes with a 6-1/2" footing surface area that provides you with considerably more surface area than normal round nerf bars. Also, you can't go wrong with the awesome design of the RidgeStep. The installation process involves all of the included hardware in the # AA86ZB.
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  • 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Running Board Recommendation
    The only running board kit that has been custom-made for your 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 is the Aries RidgeStep Running Boards w/ Custom Installation Kit # AA86ZB. This doesn't have the fancy electric extend/retract feature but it gives you the step system you're looking for to help your wife out. I like the multiple holes in the boards that help provide extra grip. You might be able to get the Actiontrac steps to fit but that would be a complete modification and you would want a...
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  • Do the Aries RidgeStep Running Boards Come with Installation Hardware
    The Aries RidgeStep Running Boards w/ Custom Installation Kit # AA86ZB does include the custom installation kit which includes the brackets and other mounting hardware.
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  • Running Boards for 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
    Thank you for coming back to us. I believe you have the 2500 Sprinter based off the wheel base you mentioned so please correct me if I am wrong Janice. There is one option for running boards for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and those are the Aries RidgeStep Running Boards part # AA86ZB. These running boards are a great option for the Sprinter but they do require some drilling into the vehicle's frame. We have had a few customers really love the Aries running boards though. Honestly...
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  • Does Aries VersaTrac Running Boards Fit 2023 Mercedes Sprinter 2500 170 inch Wheelbase
    Yes, the Aries VersaTrac running boards part # AA86ZB that you referenced do fit a 2023 Mercedes Sprinter 2500 with a 170 inch wheelbase.
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