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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 installation kit included.
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Hello neighbors, it's Brad here at etrailer and today we're taking a look at the Aries RidgeStep line of running boards for your truck, van, or SUV. Now, when choosing which one's right for you, you wanna make sure to use our fit guide to get the proper fit for your vehicle. Now, these running boards are gonna be a bunch of different varieties that custom fit to your vehicle. And the reason being is it's gonna match the length as well as the custom brackets, to be able to bolt up nice and easily to your application. Now, the entire line of RidgeSteps are gonna share similar capabilities and also similar specs, meaning that they're gonna be 6 1/2 inches wide. So it's gonna give you ample room to step on here to get into the vehicle.
They're also gonna have these nice raised ridges here for that traction and also be able to drain with these holes here. That way there's not any mud or water built up on here when you step on there. Now you're also gonna have this nice wrinkle black powder coat finish, which looks really nice. And also it's gonna prevent scratches from really showing as much because it's gonna hide it. Sometimes with that gloss finish on some of the other powder coat finishes a little nick will really show up.
This one actually gives you added texture and it's gonna hide that a little bit better. Now these are steel construction so they're very heavy duty. In fact, they feel super secure. Other running boards that I've dealt with before don't exactly have the best feel to 'em. These ones, as I step on it, I'm jumping up and down and the whole truck is moving along with it, but I don't feel any flex coming from the running board itself.
So it gives you a sense of security as you step on here to hop in your vehicle. Now, the raised steps also give you extreme traction. So I'm really scraping my foot along here and it's holding onto my shoe, which is really nice for not only just daily use but also during inclement weather when you may have snow, mud, rain on your shoes it's not gonna make a difference because these are really going to bite into your shoe giving you solid traction as you hop up. Now, the textured black powder coat finish serves multiple purposes. And the first one right out the gate is I think it looks great.
You also get a little bit of added traction here just as it creates a rough surface here for your shoe to bite onto, but also it's gonna serve as protector at long term from the weather. So if you're in a snowy conditions and they salt the roads, even though this sees a lot of road grime it's not gonna break down with rust and corrosion because it's protected with that powder coat finish. Now being custom fit means it's going to cater to your vehicle. So as we have a four-door truck here, you can see that the rear passengers are gonna easily be able to use the step to hop in as well as the front. But if you pick these up for even the transit van or something along those lines, it's gonna cover any of the openings. So even your sliding doors, it's gonna match that up. So that's the point of being custom fit is it's gonna be perfectly catered to whatever vehicle you may have. Now on our Sierra here today, I can see why the customer might have added these on. Trucks are slowly becoming more family vehicles. As you can use it as a truck, but having four doors you can actually load the whole family up. Well, my two little kids can't really hop up in the back because the factory ground clearance on this is actually pretty good, which is great for a truck and for adults. But for kids to hop up here, it kind of can be a test. So this step here's gonna allow them to be able to get in the truck nice and easy. And it's actually rated for 500 pounds, so even if there's another version of me standing on the front, it's still gonna be within the weight spec. Now when you do choose your custom fit kit for your vehicle it's gonna come with both sides and they may be different sizes depending on the vehicle, like a van, you're gonna have that long slider but you do have both sides that come with the kit. Now, something else that I really like is the fact the installation's extremely easy. This one actually bolted into some factory weld nuts and it's really easy to do. And it's secure because it's using factory mounts. Another great part is it does have some adjustability. You're able to slide these forward or back, in and out, so you can really cater to exactly where you want it and how you want it to look on your vehicle. And that was a look at the Aries RidgeStep line of running boards for your truck, van, or SUV..
Ratings & Reviews
Nice steps and mounts. Took longer to install than I expected but I am happy with results. I wish the enclosed instructions had bigger pictures
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.
Super easy to install, No drilling, only took about 2 hours. Highly recommend if you don't want to drill your pinch weld
Very stout! Rear mount is a little fiddly but truly no issue. 35 minute install solo.
Exactly what was wanted. You said they would fit and just bolt on, no drill or other, and they did. Like the way they look and like the way they feel. The step up feels secure! Pleased with the product. Thank you!
After less than 6 months, all bolts loosened and/or fell off and needed to be replaced with lock nuts/bolts. This should be a stock item. All but 2 had to be replaced.
Got the running boards on look great and they are solid as hell, jump on them and no flex what so ever. Installed on 2019 Ford F-250 Crew Cab.
Nice running boards and pretty straight forward installing. The issue I have with them is they were advertised a no drill custom mounting kit when in fact 12 3/8” holes were required to be drilled for the install. I purchased these believing I would not be drilling holes laying on my back under my van, this was not the case even though they were advertised no drill installation.
Okay, the quality is perfect, the ease of installation was so easy. I watched their install video and went to work, took me a couple of hours but the running boards have been so worth it.
Everything fit great and installation was easy. I'm 67 and the hardest part was getting up and down from the garage floor. Standing on the back end to the running board to reach into the box of my pickup was a bit questionable. It didn't feel like it was going to hold my weight. The rest of the running board between supports was adequate but could be more solid. As long as you're standing between the supports you shouldn't have an issue.
These arrived about an hour before sundown and it was pretty easy to get them on while I had light. Took me a second to realize there was different steps in the directions for two different models but once I pulled my head out it was simple and everything fit perfectly on my Ford F-250. They don't bow or bend and I'm 220 lbs. The finish and texture are perfect for the job they will be doing. There are fancier running boards but these are perfect if your truck is a work truck like mine. Highly recommend.
My running boards are great. Better than advertised. Thank you e-trailer.
Step is sturdy … POC on Ram is not … added bracing to underside of cab to remedy. Is a nice step with a lot of leeway to adjust to exactly how you prefer. However I recommend manufacturer provide the additional support bracing as the step will appear to shift with weight applied.
Great quality and easy install.
Great product. This is the second set I bought
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.
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.
Easy install. Fit and finish great.
Once I received this kit (second set ordered for my 2018 Ram Crew cab), it fit flawlessly.
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