Assist Steps / Running Boards / Nerf Bars

Brian2015 · February 29, 2020

5 minutes ago, Brian2015 said:

First snow/ice and they broke from the refreeze. Garbage.

Jheyt · March 5, 2020

Tried searching the forum and on GM Parts websites, i am wondering if anyone knows the gm part number for the Tri-Mode Articulating Running boards? I know Phil has a harness for it, just looking to see if i can find the factory ones somewhere online.. I dont want to plug anything into my OBD connector so not looking into aftermarket.

TIA

snowtop57 · March 13, 2020

On 9/21/2019 at 10:22 PM, Bossplaya Los214 said:

I have a 2017 GMC Sierra slt Texas edition. Didn’t come equipped with the electric running boards but bought the oem factory ones from someone I met. I been looking around for someone who can wire them up for me, my issue is I can’t seem to find anyone to do it. They say I need the harness, which I don’t have . I’ve taken the running boards to gm & they inform me there’s “no way” they can do it unless I buy the “whole kit” from them. I’ve also went to other professionals who “specialize” in that area, but I’m getting the same response from everyone.that since my truck did not come equipped with the electric running boards my truck does not have the bdm module & can’t be done.. but I did find something on YouTube where a guy in a similar situation installed some factory running boards on his truck which did not come equipped with them.. he made his own harness & did his thing ‘ they work perfectly fine.. can anyone give me some good & simple feedback on this issue, it is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

This guy has the harness for the OEM boards, maybe he can hook you up with an installer, the ink below is for a 2014 - 2015 Silverado, he has a harness for the 2016 - 2018 also.

https://harnessdr.com/product/2014-2015-articulating-running-board-harness/

Edited March 13, 2020 by snowtop57

BigBlue2014 · March 26, 2020

Installed a set of Amp Research Power Folding steps on the truck last week.

Jheyt · April 13, 2020

On 3/26/2020 at 5:52 PM, BigBlue2014 said:

Installed a set of Amp Research Power Folding steps on the truck last week.

look nice, do they plug into your OBD connector?

BigBlue2014 · April 13, 2020

1 minute ago, Jheyt said:

look nice, do they plug into your OBD connector?

Yes, These are the Plug and Play ones, and I also have the Pass through cable installed so the OBD2 port is available and it looks OEM.

MtN33R · September 28, 2020

Installed a set of Magnum RT steps over the weekend, very happy with fitment and quality of build.

BlueisfasteR6 · October 21, 2020

Does anyone know if I can mount factory GMC crew cab step bars on a Chevy double cab? I’m guessing they mount the same but are longer than the cab?

thanks

chee2_1 · December 14, 2020

Does anyone know how to mount the newest model (2020+) Sport bars onto a 2017 Silverado? Is there a bracket conversion kit or something available?

HoosierZ · March 28, 2021

After 4 yrs of Indiana winters, the bottom of my DeeZee NXT boards are loosing their powder coat. I scraped off the loose coating, wire brushed them, and am going to spray bedliner coating on the bottom and the brackets. I’m also sectioning the brackets 1.25” to raise the boards closer to the rockers.

HoosierZ · March 28, 2021

Tight to the rockers looks better. I also shortened the boards so they stop at the back of the cab.

HoosierZ · April 4, 2021

Put the boards back on in the new higher position

mondrew · April 7, 2021

I've decided to order the Amp power steps from 4wheelonline so that ground clearance won't be an issue anymore.

aleeuw · May 12, 2021

On 3/26/2020 at 5:52 PM, BigBlue2014 said:

Installed a set of Amp Research Power Folding steps on the truck last week.

Just ordered a set with plug-n-play, any tips/tricks/hints/dos/donts you would suggest?

How long did it take you to install?

BigBlue2014 · May 13, 2021

On 5/12/2021 at 11:10 AM, aleeuw said:

Just ordered a set with plug-n-play, any tips/tricks/hints/dos/donts you would suggest?

How long did it take you to install?

The installation took me about 2-2.5 hours and I did it by myself in my driveway. If you have a friend or an extra set of hands help you on the part where you hold the step up to the brackets and bolt them down that will make things easier. One other thing I will suggest is to use some blue loctite on the bracket bolts that hold the brackets to the truck. Mine vibrated loose and I found out it was a semi common thing with some trucks so I applied the Loctite (threadlocker) and it's been perfect since (over a year now). Other than that, just take your time and you will love them.