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5" Gladiator Running Boards installed!

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Old Dec 5, 2009 | 10:59 AM
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I really like em dude! I think the angular design really compliments the lines of the truck more than the factory tubes.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2009 | 05:00 PM
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Thanks for the reply! I ordered a set yesterday, but they only had the black endcaps in stock. They told me I could replace them later on. Glad to know that the boards are decent quality. I also think that the angular look compliments the 4th Gen trucks.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 01:58 AM
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I was skeptical after reading some of the posts that were made about runningboardwarehouse.com. I was looking for something other than nerf bars and I was waiting for Westin to release the new brackets for the 2009-2010 Dodge Ram 1500 SureGrip running boards. I came across this post and after seeing the pictures I ordered mine for my 2010 Crew Cab. It took 6 days from the time I ordered them until they arrived at my doorstep. They were in perfect condition and I proceeded to install the brackets. My only complaint was the diagram that they provided in the directions. They could have been clearer on the location of which holes to use on the chassis for the middle mounts. I first installed the outer brackets wrong and just had to switch them, again just by looking at the diagram confused me. I did call customer service and they were patient and took the time to explain the layout. After finding my error in the brackets the installation took a little over an hour.

They definitely add a great look and hope they will hold up after my 2 boys finish using them to get in and out of the truck at the baseball field.
Ill add a few pics of my own later.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 06:46 PM
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I like those much better than the tubes.

Looks real nice......
 
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 08:29 PM
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I see where runningboardwarehouse has these same boards on ebay for $289 and free shipping ( http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DODGE...Q5fAccessories ). I'm thinking of pulling the trigger but have a question for RTCarlin or whoever else might have these now. I'm a big boy at just over 300 lbs. and I'm concerned about the weight capacity listed on both the .com site and ebay (275 lbs before flexing (most vehicles) 325 lbs before bending) and am wondering if those of you with them have any comments on this? I'd hate to buy them and then find I'm standing on the pavement anyways, if you know what I mean. :P
 
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 01:40 AM
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Just ordered mine from eBay, $289 shipped.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 01:58 AM
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not a fan of running boards.. but these look really nice
 
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 03:42 PM
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***9 Month Update***

Thought I'd drop in and let everyone know that the boards are holding up perfectly. The chrome is still shiny, no warpage, and they still feel as solid as the day I put them on. I am still glad I bought this set.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 08:12 AM
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Just got home the other day from being overseas. I had the boards picked out, my wife ordered them and we had somebody put them on. The boards themselves look good, but the attention to detail was off a bit. The plastic foot step area on top the boards was cut too short, and just a little crooked. So now there is a gap at the end of the plastic to the rear end cap of about a quarter inch. Either the guy that put them on there forgot to tighten two nuts (of eight) holding the board to the mounts, or he just flatout forgot them. Made a hell of a rattle over the 1st bump I hit!
 
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 09:20 AM
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Does anyone know if there is clearance for the mopar splash guards with these boards? Thanks.
 
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