Aries ActionTrac Motorized Running Boards with Custom Installation and Door Delete Kit - LED Lights

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Motorized running boards with door delete kit manually deploy and retract a second step at the push of a button. Designed for Jeeps without doors or with tube doors. LEDs and obstruction-sensing smart system enhances safety. Custom fit kit included. Fastest Shipping and Great prices for Aries ActionTrac Motorized Running Boards with Custom Installation and Door Delete Kit - LED Lights. 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 AA3036571DDK by Aries Automotive online at etrailer.com.

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Aries Automotive Nerf Bars - Running Boards - AA3036571DDK

Features:

Motorized running boards lower manually to create a pair of steps on each side of your Jeep
- 2nd Step deploys and retracts from main housing when power switch is pressed
Raised treads provide traction in all weather conditions to help you safely enter and exit
- Built-in design means there aren't any step pads that ever need to be replaced
Smart system keeps steps from deploying or retracting when an obstruction is detected
- Prevents risk of pinching and damage done to steps by large rocks or other impediments
Integrated LED lights activate upon deployment to improve visibility and ensure safe entry and exit
Step-within-a-step design doesn't significantly decrease ground clearance when steps are undeployed
Main housing protects power step, pivot points, and electronics from weather and debris
Rotary motors in each step provide fast, quiet, maintenance-free operation
- Steps operate independently to reduce wear and tear on motor and components
Extruded aluminum construction with black powder coat is durable and corrosion resistant
Custom installation with included mounting brackets and door delete kit - some drilling may be required
- Gives you manual step function for use on Jeeps without doors or with tube doors
- T-wiring can be removed when you replace the Jeep doors to restart automatic step function
Made in the USA

Specs:

Step dimensions:
- Top step: 70" long x 4-1/2" wide
- Deployed step: 54-1/2" long x 3-1/2" wide
Step extension: approximately 8" down from top step
Step capacity: 650 lbs
Quantity: 2 running boards, 1 door delete kit, 2 LEDs, and 6 brackets
Limited lifetime warranty

3025165 Aries ActionTrac Powered Running Boards - LED Lights

3025171 Custom Mounting Brackets for Aries ActionTrac Powered Running Boards

3020000 Door Delete Kit for Aries ActionTrac Powered Running Boards - Jeep Wrangler

Installation Details AA3036571DDK Installation instructions

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This Product Fits The Following Vehicles

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114 reviews

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by: Darryl 02/08/2026 One Year Later

jeep Wrangler

Put them on the wife’s wrangler and she loves them. So far they work great and not much maintenance

by: Kenneth 08/11/2026

2026 dodge Ram Pickup

They are very sturdy and install is not too hard. The wiring harness is top notch and includes everything you need. They fold up and look like a plain step bar until you open the door then the bottom step swings down and makes accessing my Ram 5500 much easier! I know the application says it won’t fit a 4500 or a 5500 but I assure you they fit any Ram 2500-5500. No cutting into the factory wiring harness, all the steps need are +12 volts from the battery and a ground screw.

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Mike L.

8/12/2026

The boards look great on your truck Kenneth! Thanks for the photo!!

Ken I.

8/12/2026

@MikeL. I tried to upload a 10 second video of them in operation but it kept failing.

by: Garry 05/13/2026

2017 Jeep Wrangler

All brackets has areas that didn’t get coating and rust was starting to form. Primed with cold-galv paint then followed up with satin black.
Instructions were not in color as stated, black and white photos hard to make out. Had to cross reference on the web in addition to the instructions to install.
The running boards … one opens and closes louder then the other which is startling at first but very pleased, works as advertised, looks good.

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by: Tim 09/23/2026 One Year Later

My wife has had hip and knee replacement and we had to carry a step for her to get into our Chevy 2500HD. With these running boards the step extends low enough she can get in and out on her own, well worth the install.

by: Leroy 02/17/2024

I liked the idea of a two step running board. My wife has had operations
on her knees and was difficult for her to get into her jeep with the
standard side steps. I started looking for powered steps and these
sounded like just the ticket. There was some fabrication involved,
because I installed them on a 2000 TJ Wrangler, but nothing too crazy. I
used some 3/16" flat bar and sandwiched it between the body mounts. In
retrospect, I should have used C channel for the longer front mount,
because I had to weld gussets on it. Welded a piece of angle to the
flat bar for the supplied mounts. If you don't have a welder, it could
all be bolted in with the C channel.
I also didn't care for the supplied magnets and switches held on with
tape to operate the steps. We hit up the u-pull-it wrecking yard and got
the same style switch that operates the dome lights and I installed them
above the original switches.
I put the door delete bypass in the housing for the front speakers on
the dash.
They have been installed for about two months now and we've had no
problems with the operation. Lots of likes from our friends who see them
in operation.

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Leroy One Year Later

2/19/2025

One year update. Still loving the running boards. No problems with function or looks. They have had a lot of mud washed off of them. The powdercoat is tough and still looks great.

Kate F.

2/19/2025

@Leroy Glad you are still happy with your purchase Leroy! Happy to hear that the powder coat is still holding up too!

by: ArkangelDhampir 09/11/2026

2017 Chevrolet Colorado

I love the steps. Did a self installation and it was not too bad, just time consuming. I wish it came with more split loom and of bigger diameter. I bought 1 in. split loom as I feel the wiring was too exposed under the vehicle. Silly thing, the sensors were the most painstaking task, as mine were simply not lining up right. Thank you.

by: Rick 03/19/2026

Install was no joke. Hard part is the wiring. Had to remove the rear interior and pillar panels to install harness and four door switches. Has to be a better way, like tapping into the door light switch wire to trigger the steps!
Steps are nice, I like how there are two steps compared to the other guys power step. Lot easier on the seat bolsters getting out instead of sliding out to a lower step.

by: Brian 05/02/2025 One Year Later

I bought them for my dad so he can get in and out easily. I like the on off switch because I don't use them unless he's riding with me.

Brian One Year Later

5/2/2026

I take my dad riding as often as I can to get him out of the house. He couldnt get in or out without them. They are a blessing. I havent worked on the once since I installed them.

by: Penny 03/13/2025 One Year Later

Love them. Only issue I have had with them is both side lights blink instead of being solid.

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Victoria H.

3/13/2025

I really like how this install turned out on your Wrangler, Penny! There is a limited lifetime warranty on these. I'll make sure the right information is provided for you. Please keep an eye on your email.

by: Tim 07/30/2026 One Year Later

My wife can now get into my Chevy 2500HD without a step stool!

by: Mark 12/06/2023

2022 GMC Sierra 2500

Steve with TekRV, a mobile RV mechanic, out of Galveston did the installation. Everything went according to the instructions. Looks and works great. Co-pilot is happy, I am estatic.

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Mark One Year Later

12/8/2024

My truck looked so nice with the two step running boards that a thief stole it and wrecked running from law enforcement. Four months and $30 grand spent put my truck back on the road. The wreck bent the passenger side board but it still worked partially but both were replaced.

by: David 03/18/2026

First time for the power running boards. Wasn’t to hard to put on. Now that I did it once I’ll be able to cut down the time in half. Wife loves the fact that it has a two step to get into the truck. Especially with bad knees. A+ for us

by: Jim 05/02/2026

Ford Transit Connect

Customer service was great. Received my running boards and in transit they had a minor dent on the top.Amy who was helping me , didn't think twice and sent me a whole new set in two days , which was great. The new set that I received were in perfect shape.

by: Charles 03/12/2026

Fast shipping! I ordered a set of steps for an unknown vehicle and did not notice until I attempted to print installation instructions. I called etrailer and talked to Ashley who sent an email with return instructions as well as sending the correct set of steps to me. Fantastic customer service which is hard to find these days. Thanks Ashley!!!

by: David 04/13/2026 One Year Later

I was disappointed that there was no wording or switches with this product that was an additional cost had I known I wouldn’t have bought them

by: Doug 08/28/2026

2024 Chevrolet Colorado

Works great. Install wasnt too bad. If your handy its worth it.

by: Robert 07/26/2025 One Year Later

These retractable running boards are "Almost" "Plug&Play" on Fords. First, I recommend Ford Upfitter Switches to power On/Off the boards (no drilling thru the truck firewall). Second, I found that I needed to Re-route/Re-group the wires thru the floor paneling...some wires needed to be on the Passenger side. Third, it would be nice if the RBoards did not have a low current draw on the battery when parked long term.
I would buy them again and do strongly recommend these RBoards. It is presently the best available choice on the market. I installed these boards myself in about 6-8Hrs.

by: Dennis 05/11/2022

2022 Ford Bronco

Running Boards are exactly as advertised. Simple to install as long as you follow the instructions.

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by: Angus 10/09/2022

I order these for my 2022 Chevy 2500 they had them is stock and came fast. Very good fit bolted right on. It took me about 3 hours in my driveway to install them. They are about 12” off the ground when deployed. I like the 2 steps design very helpful. They look very nice and are built strong.

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by: Brian 06/22/2026

Product looks great and works well.

by: Keith 06/02/2026

Work great and good quality but almost half of the nuts that were supplied would not go on the studs

by: Don Tracey 01/14/2026

This is a custom install. Choosing the proper running board was easy, received order promptly.

by: Billie 02/07/2020 One Year Later

Chevrolet Colorado

These steps work very well. The installation of the bars are one of the most easiest I have seen. I have installed other brands and they took much longer. All the holes lined up as expected. The wiring is not for the faint at heart. We had to take the back seat out of the Colorado and peel back the carpet to run the wiring. The instructions were straight forward and easy to follow.
After owning these for a year they are still working like the day we put them on. We have had a few issues with the end caps of the walk boards being faded by the sun and turning white. The driver side light began blinking when the door was opened. I contacted the company and they sent me new end caps, stated that they had a bad batch sent to them that were not UV free and they sent a new light. I replaced the light and still have the problem. But the company appears to work well on warranty items. Only reason I did not give the the full 5 stars is due to the end caps fading and the light began blinking. Other wise I would purchase these again. They are not cheap by any means but are of a good quality.

Billie One Year Later

2/7/2021

After owning these steps for a year they still work as they should. I still have a problem with the drivers step LED not lighting up, but other than that they work great. They have been in mud, snow, water and most everything the elements could throw at them. One thing to note is that when a lot of grime builds up on them they may be slow to go down or even stop working. I found that spraying a good non stick lubricant on the moving parts get them working again. You cannot blame the steps for that, its just mother nature throwing everything at it and I consider it part of maintenance when I do oil changes. Though more expensive than other steps they are worth the purchase to help gain access to your vehicle.

by: Daniel 12/12/2020

2021 Chevrolet Silverado

So far so good. It took me all day to install the boards, but, I approached it methodically. I wasted an hour trying to thread the main power lead through the firewall: then realized I could just grab a hot lead in the fuse panel next to the drivers door....a rookie mistake I will not make again. They work well and my wife loves the ability to actually get into and out of the 2500 Silverado...me too! Here to hoping they work for several years.

Daniel C. One Year Later

12/13/2021

1 year of use ...still working well...still enjoy using the step into a truck that is too tall

by: Joe 11/20/2021 One Year Later

I am very happy with the steps with one exception I'll mention later. The Aries fore and aft action was perfect for our 2020 Ram 3500 chassis cab. The steps look great and were easy to install with running wires and locating the processor taking the most time. My only complaint regards the led step lights. Both began flickering then failed completely, the driver side after about six months and the passenger side in the last several weeks.

Sierra K.

11/23/2021

Please check to see that the LED connector is plugged in and secure. Inspect the LED and wiring harness for damage. To test LED functionality, apply 12 volts directly to the LED. If the LED will not turn on when directly connected, it will need to be replaced. The manufacturer handles warranties directly, so I will email you their contact information.

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