Running boards - On or Off

[judoant]

I know most of you guys like them off but I'm torn. It's much more aggressive with them off but cleaner with them on. I can't decide.

 

[01Green]

Very nice looking 4Runner...I personaly like the look with boards off.

 

[Nunyabiz]

Take the running boards off and put on sliders, best of both worlds.

 

[BrianSD_42]

Just grow a pair and remove the running boards already!

 

[TheeMikeB]

Off.... that's the easiest and most cost effective "lift" out there.

 

[BlackCat914]

the only reason they should be on is if you're handicapped or think that 2+2=potato.

 

[liv2bike]

Dump them. Looks better off.

 

[white_n_slow]

If I didn't wheel my truck, I would leave them on for the convenience factor. Will also potentially extend the life of your driver seat upholstery being able to sit down without "sliding in."

That said, I do wheel and I have already mulched one set of factory running boards, so the choice was obvious for me.

 

[JWaldz]

Just take them off and sell them.. then you wont have a choice

 

[TXRick]

the only reason they should be on is if you're handicapped or think that 2+2=potato.

...or for gramma...or fat girlfriend...lazy dog...a place for SWAT team members to stand on during a raid...etc

 

[lumberjude]

OFF

First thing I did when I got mine home was take them off.

 

[GhostRing]

I only took one off. I can never remember which one though.

 

[white_n_slow]

...or for gramma...or fat girlfriend...lazy dog...a place for SWAT team members to stand on during a raid...etc

You bring up a good point. Where are your tommy-gun weilding goons supposed to stand when you're chasing a rival gangster?

 

[fricksean]

I took mine off yesterday, and now my 4runner is looking marvelous!

 

[rideexileex]

If you go on trails, remove them. Otherwise, I'd say leave them on. Protects the rocker panels from rock chips, etc

 

[judoant]

If you go on trails, remove them. Otherwise, I'd say leave them on. Protects the rocker panels from rock chips, etc

I do not get off road much and I don't want to start tearing up my rig at this point with them being off.

 

[Swimmerboy2112]

Just took mine off, literally same color 4Runner as you, here's before and after, you be the judge.

 

[BlackCat914]

I do not get off road much and I don't want to start tearing up my rig at this point with them being off.

 

[BrianSD_42]

I do not get off road much and I don't want to start tearing up my rig at this point with them being off.

This is an inaccurate explanation .... You won't tear up your rig with the running boards off while running green or blue trails. In fact you will do more damage by leaving them on. If you are doing any off road even green trails you should remove the running boards.

Just sell them.

What is your wife / GF like 4 foot 9 or something? Running boards should be the first thing to go.