Will Frame Mounted Camper Tie Downs Work With Ford OEM Extendable Running Boards?
Updated 11/03/2025 | Published 01/24/2025
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Question:
Are there any frame mounted tie downs that can be used with ford factory extended running boards/steps, that extend past the cab towards the rear wheel?
asked by: Rowdy W
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Expert Reply:
Hey Rowdy, thanks for getting in touch. Sadly, there are no frame mounted tie downs that will work with the Ford Factory extended running boards. If the running boards were cab length only, they would be compatible, but since yours extend under the bed, the frame mounted tie downs will not be compatible. The bracket goes in the same place as the step. The only way to add frame mounted tie downs would be to remove the running boards and add something cab-length.
If you want to keep the OEM running boards, the only option for tie downs are the Brophy # HSWB which are bed mounted.
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Jesse M.
11/3/2025
Hey Rowdy, did you end up trying the Brophy bed-mounted tie downs to keep your factory running boards? Knowing how that setup worked could help others with the same extended steps.