If Running Boards are Installed at the Jacking Points on Sprinter, How Would I Change a Tire?

Updated 09/08/2025 | Published 06/05/2025

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

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$690.53

Powerbuilt Unijack Bottle Jack with Built-In Jack Stand - 21" Lift - 3 Tons

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$122.84

Romik Connect RPD-C Running Boards w/ Custom Install Kit - 6" Wide - Black - Aluminum

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Question:

I watched you video installing the Aries RidgeStep 96 for the Promaster 136 WB, why does it use the Jack Up points that the Promaster has under the chasis for the first bracket mounting points? If you have this installed like that, how do you ever go about jacking up the Promaster on either the Drivers and Passenger side in the front? This is my only concern about this method of no-drill installation. Are there other jacking points for the front in case we get a flat? Thanks,

asked by: Tom

Expert Reply:

Hello Tom,

Great question. The Aries RidgeStep Running Boards w/ Custom Installation Kit # AA2055539 is designed for the Promaster 2500 and 3500 models, it is not listed to fit your 2021 Promaster 1500.

The closest thing we have to the style you were looking at is the Romik Connect RPD-C Running Boards w/ Custom Install Kit - 6" Wide - Black - Aluminum # RMK68FR for the ProMaster 1500 with 136" wheelbase. I reached out to my contact at Romik to ask where they install, they also install at the jacking points, he stated that a lot of his customers upgrade to bottle jacks like the Powerbuilt Unijack Bottle Jack with Built-In Jack Stand - 21" Lift - 6,000 lbs # ALL620471 when they upgrade to running boards.

* Crossmember or subframe forward of the control arms: A strong spot near the front center of the van that can be used if you're using a floor jack.

Would love to know your thoughts on this. What do you think of the Romik's over the Aries?

expert reply by: Kate F

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Kate F.

9/8/2025

Hi Tom, I'm curious to hear what you think about the Romik running boards compared to the Aries ones. Did the suggestion to use a bottle jack like the Powerbuilt Unijack help address your concern about jacking up your Promaster? I'm asking because your experience could really help others in a similar situation.

Tom

9/8/2025

@KateF Hi Kate, I decided to go with Steelcraft Automotive STX600 Running Boards FDMV which is fitted for the Promaster 1500 118" WB. It still fit's the Promaster 1500 136"WB just fine and the instructions were practically the same. It does not use any jack mount as a mounting point so I still have that as a jacking point just in case. It did not seem worth the extra money and effort to get the Bottle Jack mount because if you are in an emergency on the road, you wouldnt want to lug this thing around. It seems like a hassle all-around using the jack mount as the mounting point.

Kate F.

9/8/2025

@Tom Thanks for letting me know Tom! I am happy to hear that you were able to find something that works for your Promaster. Maybe we need to look into getting those running boards added to the site since they do not use the jack mounting points. I really do appreciate you taking the time for the feedback =)