josh220 said:I think taking off the running boards makes the 4runner look chopped up or "cheap". It's like when you see the raised pickups that have the front bumper torn off, for whatever reason. I plan on raising mine for more clearance. Not going to be cheap and just tear them off. Ive never had any problem with them getting in the way when I get in or out of the truck. Plus by removing them, you expose everything else that sticks out of the bottom, which looks really tacky.