I removed the running boards

[flashbolt]

From my 06 sport, but now I've noticed a lot more dirt and crud on the bottom half of the doors. Anyone else notice this too, or am I just crazy.

I definitely like the look of the truck without them but if they're protecting the doors from crud I may put them back on.

 

[4runnerfourplay]

Yeah I noticed this too but than again I have removed my boards and the mudflaps. I think it just goes with the territory. I love the look though, no going back for me.

 

[matroe11]

Post up some pics. I still haven't seen a current gen t4r with the rb's taken off.

 

[rgbot]

Post up some pics. I still haven't seen a current gen t4r with the rb's taken off.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=46848

 

[matroe11]

Awesome! Thanks!

 

[Will816]

You can't be too surprised about it, the running boards stick out 4-5 inches the whole length between the wheel wells. That gives way better coverage than a mud flap.

I took mine off, too. Just have to wash it more.

 

[matroe11]

I'm debating taking them off. I agree that my leg hits it everytime I get in and out. I haven't figured out a way to get out w/o hitting it. I'm too tall to use the thing, and too short to stepsit all the way. If I jack it up, i'll probably get something less obtrusive and more functional. Love the way everybody's looks.