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What is the difference between running boards and side-steps that run the entire length of the doors? Specifically these two?
Read below on what I have found so far
https://www.quadratec.com/p/mopar/side-steps-jeep-gladiator-jt-82215608
and these
https://www.quadratec.com/p/mopar/tube-side-steps-jeep-gladiator-jt-82215609
So far I have gathered that the Running Boards are steel wrapped in plastic. The SideSteps are powdercoated aluminum. According to Quadratec the Running Boards are 47lbs and the SideSteps are 14lbs, so the materials look to check out, as the steel rock rails weigh 95lbs (combined).
What does the steel in the Running Boards offer? Surely they aren't as durable as the rock rails given being wrapped in plastic?
Running boards
Side Steps
Which are the better option, if they both are bought used for the same price?
Read below on what I have found so far
https://www.quadratec.com/p/mopar/side-steps-jeep-gladiator-jt-82215608
and these
https://www.quadratec.com/p/mopar/tube-side-steps-jeep-gladiator-jt-82215609
So far I have gathered that the Running Boards are steel wrapped in plastic. The SideSteps are powdercoated aluminum. According to Quadratec the Running Boards are 47lbs and the SideSteps are 14lbs, so the materials look to check out, as the steel rock rails weigh 95lbs (combined).
What does the steel in the Running Boards offer? Surely they aren't as durable as the rock rails given being wrapped in plastic?
Running boards
Side Steps
Which are the better option, if they both are bought used for the same price?
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