Do Romik RB2 Running Boards Protect Rocker Panels From Gravel On 2024 Silverado 2500?
Updated 08/04/2025 | Published 07/29/2025
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Do Romik boards stick out enough to protect the rocker panels from gravel? I do a lot of ranch road driving.
asked by: Caleb
Expert Reply:
Caleb, the Romik boards (black # RMK69ER or silver # RMK49ER) for the 2020-2026 Silverado 2500 Crew Cab are 6" wide so that gives you about 6" of coverage in terms of width along the cab, and it runs the cab length which definitely helps with gravel deflection. They can also mount tight against the cab if you use the higher mounting holes on the install brackets, so you get protection and nice flush look along the cab.
For more aggressive protection, we could pair these with a mud flap set like WeatherTech Mud Flaps # WT25ER or Mud Skins Mud Flaps - Hex Shield - Polished Stainless Steel # P49ZR.
What do you think about this setup?
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Caleb
8/4/2025
Appreciate the help, Andrew. One last thing - do these boards get slick when wet or icy? I’m out early in the mornings, and traction’s a big deal.