Black Tube/board That Wont Rust To Fast

Jay69 · December 20, 2010

First post from a newbie!

Quick history, had a 2009 2500hd crew, now have a 2011 Silverado 1/2ton crew. The change in trucks is a story all by it self.

On the older truck I had a nice set of Westin Running boards, although they were a very nice running board I really dont think they were worth what I paid for them plus the look was not exactly what I was looking for.

So here is the question, has any one tried a set of Billet Running Boards from Ionic? clicky I'm sure they are not as nice as the Westin ones but I like the the look of the billet better, they are little more clean looking if you know what I mean.

The other option that I'm looking at is a set of factory boards clicky Part #20919890.

Here is the kicker on the factory boards. I want a black set and when I ask my dealer what they are made of he was not sure, from what I can tell they Aluminum and powder coated with black paint. I live in salt and snow country so would want them to hold up for a litte while.

The Billet boards are about $200 and I can get factory set for around $500. I dont mind spending the extra cash if it makes sense. With what ever I get Im about sure I will mail order.

Trying to stay away from the chrome nurf bar look. The running boards or a set of those 6" wide oval things I think provide a little more prtection from the road salt spray. I'm looking at this from a guy who is a little over 40 if that helps with the story:)

Seems everyone here likes pictures so hear is a picture of the new truck. Got it all washed up and waxed last night so thought I would take a picture of it before the wife takes it out in another snow storm that we are going to get today.

Anybody have any thoughts or have a set of either boards, or anthoer option I should look at.

Thanks

Jay