Running Boards reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 134 Reddit reviews across 30 subreddits and 54 posts to rank the best Running Boards brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/ToyotaTundra, r/ram_trucks, r/Silverado, r/FordBronco, r/Rivian. Top-rated brands include Go Rhino (4.2/5), Rough Country (4.2/5), Toyota (3.9/5).
Stats
Reviews134
Subreddits30
Posts54
Brands65
Products75
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#1
Go Rhino
4.2
(21)
"Go rhino."
"Are perfect."
"I just put these on my 24 Platinum & they look incredible."
"I would highly recommend them."
"Definitely gorhino."
"They look great!"
"Go rhino."
"I recently got GoRhino D1 and like them."
"GoRhino RB20 slim"
"They look great."
#2
Rough Country
4.2
(9)
"They were exactly what I was looking for"
"I’d go on rough country and find one I like that fits your needs."
"They are very durable and considering the price I think they’re a great deal."
"They are around 1,000 I believe you can just cut up to where you need it."
"Rough Country Rock Sliders have steps. A little smaller, but then two birds with one stone."
"It serves its purpose and I think look nice"
"They look nice and do what they need to do!"
"I have some Rough Country running boards that fit pretty snug to the body."
"I just prefer the look of these steps over just a straight bar type side step."
#3
Toyota
3.9
(8)
"My favorite are the OEM stainless running boards. Had them on my 2016 and 2019 1794s and they are very sturdy."
"The OEM TRD running boards are awesome! They look good and also protect the truck well."
"The body guy at my dealership installed running boards on mine on delivery. Looks and works great."
"Yes, there are Toyota ones available"
"I don't go heavy rock crawling so stock running boards is good enough for me so far."
"Igor mine installed at dealership, for about 800. It maybe not be the cheapest or flashiest option but I like the peace of mind."
"I have the rock sliders from Toyota on mine."
"These came with my 23' XLE from the factory and they suck ass, they are flimsy and bend."
#4
N-Fab
4.4
(7)
"Bought mine there put them on no problem and have had no issues since."
"They make a Limited compatible one."
"I like my n-fab podium steps."
"I bought these."
"They look great on my trail boss."
"I have NFab Nerfs and they’re great."
"N fab makes some really nice nerf bars."
#5
Westin
4.4
(5)
"They've held up great."
"Westin HDX drop steps. Just installed them last weekend and they're amazing! It's amazing how light they are but feel so sturdy once installed."
"Love the look and durability"
"HDX steps are nice."
"These are the only ones I've been able to find."
#6
OEM
4.2
(5)
"Super happy with the OEM version of your pic#3."
"I love them."
"I have some oem 2022 limited running boards if your interested."
"Yes there are OEM boards - $4-500 iirc and take a couple hours to install yourself."
"I'd stick with OEM at this point."
#7
Amp Research
4.8
(4)
"The best? Amp research. Pricey, but the best"
"AMP without question. $1300. I paid $500 for the install."
"I have amp research and they’re fantastic."
"If you want automatic ones, Amp Research is what you want."
#8
Power
4.7
(3)
"Absolutely love the power running boards."
"They are great."
"Haven’t had any issues with them."
#9
AMP
4.7
(3)
"Low profile and dependable."
"AMP."
"AMP"
#10
RCI
4.3
(3)
"RCI frame mounted step / sliders. Buy once and cry once."
"RCI sliders"
"RCI rock sliders"
#11
AMP Research
4.0
(3)
"AMP Powersteps, hands down. I had wanted them for years and finally coughed up the money when I got my new truck, zero regrets whatsoever."
"I love our “AMP Research” Power steps, but wouldn’t recommend them for real off-roading."
"AMP Research may or may not be working on it?"
#12
Steel Craft
3.7
(3)
"Https://www.americantrucks.com/steel-craft-stx600-utility-running-boards-black-09117.html My fire red truck is in there but im satisfied with them"
"Stx600 work great on my 20 warlock and look nice. Functional for my 10.5 foot as well"
"I have them on my 2020 Tradesman and really like them. However, I would not get them if you have to drive through deep snow or plan to go mudding with your truck."
#13
Tyger
5.0
(2)
"I bought and installed THESE and love them."
"I prefer the full length steps."
#14
RealWheelsEV
4.5
(2)
"Work great on gen 2."
"Bought the running boards from RealWheelsEV and received them about 2 weeks later. Installed them immediately with relative ease."
#15
American Trucks
4.5
(2)
"I have something like this on mine."
"American trucks sells some good ones I like the flat style paid a few hundred nothing fancy but look nice"
#16
eBay
4.5
(2)
"I got my set from ebay for $100. Installed it myself in a couple hours, no need to jack car up."
"I picked up a pair off of eBay. They cost me like $150 all in and are great."
#17
Goat Fabrication
4.0
(2)
"Goat Fabrication"
"Get some Goat Fabrication rock sliders, or one of the many brands of running boards if you want cheaper."
#18
Ford
3.5
(2)
"I have the factory running boards and they are pretty good."
"They seem solid, kind of awkwardly in the way when getting in and out."
#19
evbase
3.0
(2)
"I got the EVBase running boards and they supplied me with what appears to be a T55 tool. It’s very short and was very loose fitting but I did try using it at first since I trusted them but didn’t have enough leverage and would slip."
"It works fine with gen2."
#20
EV Sportline
5.0
(1)
"EVsportline ones don’t block the factory jack points, and are very easy to remove if needed."
#21
Lund
5.0
(1)
"Lund is the best."
#22
Realwheelev
5.0
(1)
"I got realwheelev running board and every happy with the look and how easy it was to install"
#23
Hooke Road
5.0
(1)
"Very well made, easy to install."
#24
Rock Slide Engineering
5.0
(1)
"I just installed some RockSlideEngineering ones. Good quality and so far zero issues."
#25
589 Fab
5.0
(1)
"Super solid and a fair bit less than the OEM ones."
#26
IAG
5.0
(1)
"Solid rails not tubes along with mud guards front and back."
#27
King Ranch
5.0
(1)
"Look for some period correct factory ones. King Ranch ones have factory lights and look great."
#28
Volkswagen Sidesteps
5.0
(1)
"Just installed my OEM vw sidesteps on my Atlas cross sport."
#29
BA2
5.0
(1)
"I did BA2's and I love them on my black '23"
#30
Predator Bars
5.0
(1)
"I have the predator bars on mine."
#31
CarID
5.0
(1)
"I have these on my 2011 and love them!"
#32
Predator Steps
5.0
(1)
"I love the predator steps I put on mine."
#33
Running Board Warehouse
5.0
(1)
"Try Running Board Warehouse online."
#34
Rock Sliders
5.0
(1)
"Get rock sliders if you ever plan on doing any offroading."
#35
Amazon
5.0
(1)
"I bought a $230 set off Amazon that have done just fine."
#36
Yitamotor
5.0
(1)
"Check these out. They look like the Denali ones. I bought the black aluminum for my double cab recently. I love them."
#37
Amp
5.0
(1)
"Amp steps for sure."
#38
Extreme Terrain
4.0
(1)
"I picked up a set from Extreme Terrain. They are close to the rocker panels and super easy to install. I think they look great and won't rust like the metal ones you see."
#39
Nissan
4.0
(1)
"Just got done Nissan OEM boards with brackets used. They are rock solid"
#40
Dee Zee
4.0
(1)
"I have the nerf bar type on my 2017 LT Ext Cab from DeeZee."
#41
Ionic
4.0
(1)
"I just put something similar on my 2020, they were from Ionic, 5 inch black stainless. About the only difference between these and mine are that mine are completely straight."
#42
Nerf Bar
4.0
(1)
"Look for something called a nerf bar that bolts to the frame or th"
#43
RedRock
4.0
(1)
"I really like my RedRock OEM-style running boards."
#44
EV Sportsline
4.0
(1)
"Getting the EV sportsline running boards/rock armor set made a huge difference."
#45
N-FAB
4.0
(1)
"I like my N-FAB steps that are aluminum. Saves a little weight."
#46
Barricade
4.0
(1)
"I went with these https://www.extremeterrain.com/barricade-bronco-rocker-guards-steps-fb12818.html"
#47
IAG Off Road
4.0
(1)
"I’m looking at the IAG Off Road full length EZ step that bolt on the factory rock rails."
#48
Black Horse Off Road
4.0
(1)
"Https://blackhorseoffroad.com/i-31631736-epic-running-boards-black-2022-2024-toyota-tundra-crew-max-double-cab-black-horse-off-road.html?ref=category:1459373"
#49
Rocky Road
4.0
(1)
"I'll post an update after I've installed them."
#50
LMC Trucks
4.0
(1)
"There’s a ton of quality aftermarket ones that look better than the OEM one imo if you on google it."
#51
Raptor
4.0
(1)
"Raptor take offs"
#52
TAC
4.0
(1)
"I am happy with the wider longer TAC ones on Amazon"
#53
Havoc
4.0
(1)
"I have some. Brand new, still in box. Warranty item. Havoc Nerf Hoop Steps."
#54
RB30
4.0
(1)
"RB30 slims with bedliner coating. Just FYI, it comes with loads of extra hardware, so don’t think you’re missing anything."
#55
Line X
4.0
(1)
"Line X and running boards that look clean and attractive oh and tint!"
#56
RC RPT2
4.0
(1)
"I just put on the RC RPT2s. I really like them."
#57
Power Steps
4.0
(1)
"Power steps."
#58
Chevy
4.0
(1)
"Factory Chevy accessories part. Have them on my truck if you want to look at past posts."
#59
GM
4.0
(1)
"You can get a GM accessory Step it's their work truck style step, flat, black and would suit that truck really well in my opinion."
#60
Armordillo
4.0
(1)
"Armordillo has some nice ones that I was looking at for my 2020."
#61
Inerf
3.0
(1)
"I put on some inerf ones and they are decent for $300 CAD but wouldn't recommend them as they are more functional than looks"
#62
Rallitek
3.0
(1)
"My son loves them."
#63
Rivian
3.0
(1)
"Any third-party electric option, may reduce your ground clearance due to the added bulk under the vehicle."
#64
Dodge
3.0
(1)
"I got the stock ones from dodge and they are fine for getting in but too far under so they are somewhat useless getting out."
#65
XROX
2.0
(1)
"Ended up removing the side steps for the time being after bending them."
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