[FrankEtier]

Anyone else think they are good for nothing but collecting mud??

 

[STdan]

lol.. You could always go with the Ford Raptor style running boards. - http://accessories.ford.com/step-asy-10155.html

 

[FrankEtier]

Don't the platinum ones retract? Wonder if I could put those on ?

 

[Boatwaco]

One of the Sales Guys at my Dealer has a 2013 FX2 like mine with the fixed running boards and had the retractable style installed in place if those. He seems happy except that when he goes through a drive through car wash, they're retracted and don't get washed off.

 

[SPPD]

I am just starting to realize the problem with my running steps. I wear a uniform for work and unless I keep the steps spotless I end up with dirt and salt on my pant legs everytime I get in or out.

SPPD

 

[AK-KingBoost]

I have fixed running board on my King Ranch and haven't noticed a build up. But I did have factor Mud flaps installed on the front which greatly reduced the road spray from getting up on the truck and boards might want to look into that as a option.

 

[FrankEtier]

I work on a construction site and spend most of my day off road. Any wet or muddy conditions results in mud build up all over the running boards....to the point I can't use them without getting muddy feet in the interior.

 

[wanted33]

Frank, mud flaps will help you some. I put them on the front, and have noticed a difference.

 

[Sub_Elect]

I have the factory installed tubular running boards. I am 6'3" tall so dont really need them to get into or out of the p\u but wanted them because they do such a nice job of keeping the rock chips off of the bottom half of the truck.

 

[Dabmeb]

2013 Xlt Screw ecoboost
I just took off our factory chrome steps and put on a set of amp power boards. These things are great and we love the look and functionality. Straight forward install and well built and designed

 

[SPPD]

2013 Xlt Screw ecoboost
I just took off our factory chrome steps and put on a set of amp power boards. These things are great and we love the look and functionality. Straight forward install and well built and designed

Can you post up some pics? I am at my breaking point with getting crud all over my uniform pants. It seems like the more careful I am the more likely I am to dirty up my pant legs. Thus may be a solution for me.

Thanks,

SPPD

 

[Dabmeb]

Can you post up some pics? I am at my breaking point with getting crud all over my uniform pants. It seems like the more careful I am the more likely I am to dirty up my pant legs. Thus may be a solution for me.

Thanks,

SPPD

Sorry haven't gotten to this, I can't figure out this picture thing on this site. The power steps are great and you can clean them at a drive thru car wash as well.

 

[akmedic77]

SPPD - do you step on the step when getting in and out, or do you step straight to the ground?

I've found that if I step on the step itself, the chance that I get something on my pants is less. I also installed some mud flaps that extend almost as wide as the steps and keep the steps cleaner. Not totally, but better than not at all.

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[SPPD]

Sorry haven't gotten to this, I can't figure out this picture thing on this site. The power steps are great and you can clean them at a drive thru car wash as well.

No Problem!

SPPD

 

[SPPD]

I have tried both. I am only 5'11" (6 before a back injury lol) so not using the step is a stretch for me, but I have tried both ways. I have sort of figured it out now if I just get my toe on the step and kinda launch myself up and in I seem to manage to stay cleaner lol. Thanks guys!

SPPD

SPPD - do you step on the step when getting in and out, or do you step straight to the ground?

I've found that if I step on the step itself, the chance that I get something on my pants is less. I also installed some mud flaps that extend almost as wide as the steps and keep the steps cleaner. Not totally, but better than not at all. View attachment 623


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[akmedic77]

Seems no matter what we do sometimes its just hard to keep the pant legs clean. Could go back to the old fashioned style running boards...


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