I vote for removing them and getting sliders too. I already bought some front mud flaps on Ebay for my truck so I just have to get my sliders and I'm in business. I like Corey's and I also like All Pro's. I think the AP one's are cool with the kickouts - protects the truck and makes it easier for the kids to get in. That said I'm pretty much set on the Badlands units that Corey has.

 

In my opinion it all depends whenever you're doing a lot of off-roading or not. I keep my boards on during the year simply because they prevent other people putting dings on my doors while I'm on the parking lots. Running boards do an awesome job of keeping my 4Runner in perfect shape.

I do take my boards when I do some wheeling, but since taking boards takes no more than 15 minutes, it's really helpms to keep my rig looking good during my daily driving.

-- Andrey

 

Ok, so they are pretty hard to get off initially. I think I will soak them tonight in WD40 or something.

There's another question that I forgot to ask. Have you guys noticed an increase in door dings and stuff like that?

I usually take up two spaces when I can (yes I'm that person that takes up 2-4 parking spots when I really don't need to) but there is always those times when there is just that one parking spot.

Thanks for the help

 

You know, Cebby is getting NEARLY as bad as Corey.. any excuse to post a pic of their rigs!!! Actually, I say, get rid of the d@^* things!! Your rig will look taller, not to mention.... they are a "crap-trap". All things "nasty" get caught in the running boards.
Lose them. Your Runner will thank you!
I have a VERY clean 95 SR5.. the only rust ANYWHERE on the rig is on the rockers..... compliments of the running boards, lose them.

 

Well I have noticed a few more dings and suck on my doors but not from people opening doors on me, just from rocks and debris thrown from the front tires. If you loose the boards get some mud flaps or bushwackers, your truck will thank you

 

Thanks guys for the help.

The running boards are gone. I then used mertztr's $8 mudflaps idea. They work pretty good.

My 4runner looks much better now.

 

How 'bout a pic??

 

Actually I'm at my parents house and I have a digital camera that I can use. I just need to figure out how to put the image into the post. I don't have anyone to host pics right now. I can attach the pic to the post, right?

I'll give her a wash tomorrow and take a pic if I have time. She won't be showroom quality though.

Thanks

 

Yep! Get em off! Put some mud flaps on and some sliders. Have to get some sliders some day!

 

I love mine with em off. I get asked all the time how much lift I have and I'm like uhhhh none. I have the spendy flaps off a Toy truck. Yes you can attach pics to a post and you can also use Monty pics for free up to 2MB that's what alot of us use.

 

You can sell em on ebay. I got $129 for mine.

 

I TOOK MINE OFF AND IT LOOKED UGLY DUE TO THE FACT YOU CAN SEE ALL THE UNDERSIDE,TANK,EXAUST,TRANS.SO I TOOK THE PLATE OFF THE FRAME WORK WHICH GAVE IT A RUGGED LOOK.
IN THE END I TOOK IT TO A MATE WHO CUT THE RAILS OFF AND WELLED IT TO THE EXCISTING BRACKET AND IT LOOKS GREAT AND ON THE CHEAP.

 

You forgot to take off one thing.

This:

 

Man...now I want to take them off...but I haven't quite got the money for the all out Sliders yet. I guess I will look for some front mud flaps and then take the suckers off. The rust thing is what made me wanna get rid of em.

Thanks guys!

 

yeah I recently took mine off and it actually looks A LOT higher. It looks like it has alot more than the 4-5" i am currently sitting on top of. Also, it opened up a huge amount of clearance for the tires. I need to get some flaps before i go wheeling again, don't want the earth to throw-up and mess up the body!

 

Took mine off last week,it looks a lot better!

 

here's mine w/o the running boards... I like it better.

 

Before:


After:


With sliders:

 

i like the tube steps and side flares you have on your runner
gives me something to think about to do on mine, thanks

 

i can host your picture if you email it to me