Fixed Running Boards - Keep or Remove (TRD ORP)

[2222CareBearStare]

I like the look of the fixed running boards but don't use them and they kind of get in the way of getting in and out of the 4runner. I think they're mounted to the body and not the frame, so I don't know how much protection they'd provide. What do you think...keep them or remove them?

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[jrenzag]

Don't use. Get in the way. You answered your own question. Remove!

 

[jdgreen]

If there are any shorter females in your life, they might disagree with removal of the step. My wife is 5' tall and would struggle without it.
As far as the OEM step providing some protection, probably not much. TFL took their new ORP off road near Moab and damaged one of the steps within a day or two after they bought it. You can find the video on their You Tube channel.

 

[DustyLens]

Keep. We had running boards on our 3rd Gen and we miss them on our 5th gen (which we bought used). Will definitely get running boards when we get our 6th gen.

(Not steps. And not articulated.)

 

[tomter]

Good question. I have them on my 25 ORP with the tire upgrade package and love them. Solid and practical. Nice tiny drip holes too! They are a must have for my height challenged wife and my 89 year old father. I'm 6'3" and I use them to get in. Without the tire upgrade, I don't think I'd need them myself.

 

[2222CareBearStare]

Ok I decided to take them off. It’s just six 12mm bolts per running board. Seems easy enough to reinstall if I change my mind.

I think it looks better with them on but it’s a lot easier to get in and out without them (weird). Maybe I’ll get some low profile rock sliders.

 

[UOduck23]

My Sport Premium came with the Predator Drop Steps and I actually prefer the fixed running boards. I live in SoCal too, any chance you’d want to swap?

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