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Naked, Boards, Bars, or Steps (POLL)

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Naked, Boards, Bars or Steps  

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NITTY Enthusiast

NITTY

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What is your preference for visual/looks (not functionality)?  I'm on the shorter side so the bars I had on my 2007 were nice for getting in and out but I think I like it naked for visual.  Some of them are pretty ugly.  This is a weekend ride so it's not a big deal to have to hop in and out once in awhile.  I only have a 2" level on the front so it ain't that bad.  

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aseibel Senior Enthusiast

aseibel

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Naked all the way. Running boards scream "old man".

If you can't get in your truck on your own, its too high IMO.

H-town Silver Bullet Enthusiast

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Naked DEFINITELY looks better!!

I liked mine more without steps, but this 5' wife of mine and two kids under 8yo needed some assistance getting in [emoji2367]9027e532338b3f4fc502d39bce61ed12.jpg

 

I did go the extra mile and added the articulating ones tho [emoji1531]

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Fix29 Enthusiast

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Naked 100%. They do make some nice looking steps now days and the amps are the best of both worlds (at a price). But looks alone in my opinion are best without them.


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dieselfan1 Senior Enthusiast

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I'd probably rather go naked but I like the extra protection the running boards give from rocks off the front tires. I also kind of need them to get in.2e64588adba35997f1b232c04b3635a7.jpg

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Kincer Enthusiast

Kincer

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I removed the factory boards cause I like em naked but my wife complained about getting in it so I went with some Rough Country step bars that tuck up closer than the boards, the Amp power steps are the ticket but I can't pull the trigger on those for some reason yet lol

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NITTY Enthusiast

NITTY

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Looks like most of you are on board with my preference.  Kincer - If I did end up doing anything it was going be something very similar to what you have.  I like how they tuck close to the body and you can't see the brackets.

 

I think I need to paint all those black plastic inserts in the rocker panels though because that doesn't quite look right with a white truck.  They really stick out.

BigBlue2014 Enthusiast

BigBlue2014

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I don't like the looks of boards either, but being on the short side doesn't help at all, so I went with AMP Power steps. Best of both worlds.

 

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jonny24 Enthusiast

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So I voted on the poll before I read the post....

 

Looks, naked is best. 

 

But, I like the step for getting in, and don't think it necessarily looks bad either. 

Norcent Enthusiast

Norcent

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Naked looks best! Running the Amp Extremes for that reason plus i'm short. ?

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