Running boards

[Reddout99]

These look great. Do you know what model side steps these are? I just picked up some Mopars on ebay (68341196AA). Couldn't find too many pics with a good view of them installed.

I don't know for sure but they were OEM.
I googled the part number you provided and they look like the same ones

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[DirkG]

After having nothing when I bought it to a set of Mojave rock rails and now a set of OEM side steps, I really like OEMs and the look. Much easier for everyone, including the dog, to get in and out now. Also something to keep in mind, is some require you to step on certain areas. We can step anywhere with these. Also, they're not going to get rusty over time since they are made from a composite plastic type material (I think). And, a big thing for me aesthetically, they formed to the contour of the body lines. Most others do not. I picked up a set of take offs for $75.

@Reddout99, as usual I'm aligned with your thinking. Love the look. I believe those OEMs were the standard Overland step. I've been looking for take-off OEMs for a while here in SoCal and have so far come up dry.

The wife and kids complain about the rock rails on my Jeep Beach and miss the actual side steps I had on my Gator S.

I was originally looking at my former side-steps from the Gator S but now I'm thinking I may pivot to the Overland / Reddout ones.

This was my previous JT and I did like these...

 

[TarheelJT]

@Reddout99, as usual I'm aligned with your thinking. Love the look. I believe those OEMs were the standard Overland step. I've been looking for take-off OEMs for a while here in SoCal and have so far come up dry.

The wife and kids complain about the rock rails on my Jeep Beach and miss the actual side steps I had on my Gator S.

I was originally looking at my former side-steps from the Gator S but now I'm thinking I may pivot to the Overland / Reddout ones.

This was my previous JT and I did like these...

Keep an eye on ebay I got some take offs with free shipping. They offered them up at $200 after just having them on my watchlist.

 

[bluemoon110]

Ordered my '22 with factory running boards for the wife.

 

[Reddout99]

@Reddout99, as usual I'm aligned with your thinking. Love the look. I believe those OEMs were the standard Overland step. I've been looking for take-off OEMs for a while here in SoCal and have so far come up dry.

The wife and kids complain about the rock rails on my Jeep Beach and miss the actual side steps I had on my Gator S.

I was originally looking at my former side-steps from the Gator S but now I'm thinking I may pivot to the Overland / Reddout ones.

This was my previous JT and I did like these...

I like the Overland-style ones better as well. I found mine on FB Marketplace. Same place I found the rock rails too.

 

[KevinC]

Get what you love.

And make sure you love what you get or you will be spending more money.

I have these. Helps my old Airborne knees get in a little easier but can still take a hit, keeps the sides clean and hides the pinch seam some.

 

[Reddout99]

And make sure you love what you get or you will be spending more money.

I have these. Helps my old Airborne knees get in a little easier but can still take a hit, keeps the sides clean and hides the pinch seam some.

Are those the Go Rhino steps? I was looking at a set of those too, but were out of my price range. Nice and clean look and plenty of space to place your foot, or proper paw placement, LOL

 

[KevinC]

Are those the Go Rhino steps? I was looking at a set of those too, but were out of my price range. Nice and clean look and plenty of space to place your foot, or paw placement, LOL

Yes they are.
I got them during a sale through NAPA Autoparts, used a discount code I had, and my friend owns a NAPA. So after all that I got a pretty good deal. I'm not sure I would have paid full price on them.

The foot space was critical/crucial for me. My wife's JLU has the Mopar performance rock rail side steps. I really like them, but...once I used them to get into when my foot was wet and it slipped and my ankle slammed into the door sill. Partially my fault as I wasn't used to getting into passenger side. But there just isn't much space for a good sturdy step and pivot.

 

[Gvsukids]

So many running boards. So little time.
I have to give up my rock sliders
but I just ordered these: Tyger Auto Lander X
The price was right.

These will catch all kinds of crud and aren't for rock crawling.

 

[Mad Mac]

These will catch all kinds of crud and aren't for rock crawling.

The highest thing I might crawl is a curb at Starbucks.

 

[Reddout99]

... my foot was wet and it slipped and my ankle slammed into the door sill.

I have to be honest, I cringed when I read that.

 

[JonMN]

So many choices! I went with these LINK. Lots of customer photos on the site. Very heavy duty and a great steps.

Along with the steps, which are great, they do help reduce the winter salt spray up here in MN.

 

[Reddout99]

Man, some of these side steps are expensive. I must be a cheapskate, The guy wanted $100 for the ones I bought, I offered $50 and we settled on $75, LOL

 

[Snowcavemike]

I have a non-technical question. Does anyone have it input on what you think a Jeep gladiator running board should be replaced with? I like one that it’s sharp and functional.

My wife love the drop down steps with the Rockslide Engineering. They can take a major hit. I built a fold out step for the doggie with a custom rotopax holder. Love them

 

[The Yeti]

I didnt read through the thread. Just resd your post and replying. I got mine with some decent looking steps on it. I reluctantly had to replace them with regular factory style running boards so my dogs could get in and put easier without cutting up their paws. Sacrificed style for function IMO. But it is what it is, they're old and I kept the old ones to swap back on one day. BUT with that said its all preference. If you use your rig in vertain situations then a rock slider might be a better option than a step, function wise. If your not worried about that then whatever functions and has the style you prefer. To each their own and weogh your pros and cons with function and form.

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