What is the difference between running boards

delphi7x10 · 03-05-2005, 03:21 AM

Hi All,

What is the difference between running boards, and side steps

I was thinking of getting the side moulding, but either of these look like they would help prevent parking lot door hits, and they help when you need to reach the roof. So is there any major difference other than the style, and are they color matched or just black. Trevor may know the answer to the last part.

Also Trevor, will you be carrying the bed rails alone, seems that they used to be listed but got taken off when the tonneau did.

Thanks

vertrkr · 03-05-2005, 10:53 AM

Best I can tell they just differ by style and color, they are mounted the same way. The side-steps are lighter with an aluminium finish look while the running boards are black/dark gray.

zero · 03-05-2005, 11:02 AM

I am probably going to get the running boards only because they are black and the truck I am waiting for is going to be black.

I think that both items will accomplish the same goal. Just with a different look.

**H&A** · 03-05-2005, 12:17 PM

so far Honda has dropped the rails from the accessory list. No word on them.

-Trevor

zero · 03-05-2005, 01:05 PM

What are you referring to when you say "rails?"

I saw a Ridgeline at my local dealership yesterday that had the running boards and the roof rack installed.

I did not see one with the side steps.

delphi7x10 · 03-05-2005, 03:23 PM

Zero,

The rails appear to be the same thing that is used with the Tonneau Cover. They run down either side of the bed so that they are just below the top of the side. They could when the cover is not on be used to tie stuff with some T-nuts. If you look at the Tonneau cover install, picture everything but the cover.

I just picked up an accessories guide for the Ridgeline, and they still have them listed, that just got to the dealer yesterday, so who knows.

AHart · 03-05-2005, 03:50 PM

I tested an RTL that had the running boards. They looked great, but every time I stepped out of the vehicle, I stumbled over them. I was going to get them but changed my mind. I think they will just get in the way.

Dktahg · 03-07-2005, 10:13 AM

Good to hear some Pro's & Con's on the running board because I was thinking the same thing about getting them and installing them myself. Accord to VERTRKR, there is a special tool for the nuts. Even more to take into consideration.

Monsterdog · 03-08-2005, 12:23 PM

I'm going to be getting the ones that hide and only come out when you open and close the door

zero · 03-08-2005, 12:48 PM

Monsterdog,
You can't just drop a bomb like that and not tell us more about these running boards!

Do you have a link where there is more info?

03-05-2005, 03:21 AM	#1
delphi7x10 ROC Rank: Turkey Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 202	What is the difference between running boards Hi All, What is the difference between running boards, and side steps I was thinking of getting the side moulding, but either of these look like they would help prevent parking lot door hits, and they help when you need to reach the roof. So is there any major difference other than the style, and are they color matched or just black. Trevor may know the answer to the last part. Also Trevor, will you be carrying the bed rails alone, seems that they used to be listed but got taken off when the tonneau did. Thanks

03-05-2005, 10:53 AM	#2
vertrkr ROC Rank: Cranberry 2006 RTL Steel Blue / Gray Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Clayton, CA Posts: 1,090	Re: What is the difference between running boards Best I can tell they just differ by style and color, they are mounted the same way. The side-steps are lighter with an aluminium finish look while the running boards are black/dark gray. __________________ Buyer's Check List. '06 RTL Navi Steelblue (link to all my mods/started threads) VersionTracker

03-05-2005, 11:02 AM	#3
zero Challenged Moderator 2006 *Not a Ridgeline owner Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 2,321	Re: What is the difference between running boards I am probably going to get the running boards only because they are black and the truck I am waiting for is going to be black. I think that both items will accomplish the same goal. Just with a different look. __________________ When we have no thought of achievement, no thought of self, we are true beginners. Then we can really learn something.

03-05-2005, 12:17 PM	#4
H&A Site Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 511	Re: What is the difference between running boards so far Honda has dropped the rails from the accessory list. No word on them. -Trevor

03-05-2005, 01:05 PM	#5
zero Challenged Moderator 2006 *Not a Ridgeline owner Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 2,321	Re: What is the difference between running boards What are you referring to when you say "rails?" I saw a Ridgeline at my local dealership yesterday that had the running boards and the roof rack installed. I did not see one with the side steps. __________________ When we have no thought of achievement, no thought of self, we are true beginners. Then we can really learn something.

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03-05-2005, 03:23 PM	#6
delphi7x10 ROC Rank: Turkey Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 202	Re: What is the difference between running boards Zero, The rails appear to be the same thing that is used with the Tonneau Cover. They run down either side of the bed so that they are just below the top of the side. They could when the cover is not on be used to tie stuff with some T-nuts. If you look at the Tonneau cover install, picture everything but the cover. I just picked up an accessories guide for the Ridgeline, and they still have them listed, that just got to the dealer yesterday, so who knows.

03-05-2005, 03:50 PM	#7
AHart ROC Rank: Turkey 2006 RTL Billet Silver / Gray Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Southern CA Posts: 120	Re: What is the difference between running boards I tested an RTL that had the running boards. They looked great, but every time I stepped out of the vehicle, I stumbled over them. I was going to get them but changed my mind. I think they will just get in the way.

03-07-2005, 10:13 AM	#8
Dktahg ROC Rank: Turkey 2006 RTL Amazon Green / Olive Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 131	Re: What is the difference between running boards Good to hear some Pro's & Con's on the running board because I was thinking the same thing about getting them and installing them myself. Accord to VERTRKR, there is a special tool for the nuts. Even more to take into consideration.

03-08-2005, 12:23 PM	#9
Monsterdog ROC Rank: Stuffing 2006 RTL Nighthawk Black / Beige Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sunny So. Cal. Posts: 21	Re: What is the difference between running boards I'm going to be getting the ones that hide and only come out when you open and close the door __________________ JROD Now 06 Ridgeline - RTL R/S Nighthawk Black Pearl - Purchased 2-28-05 04 S2000 Silverstone/Black Mugen, Cusco Then 05 Accord EX - V6, Navi, XM - Gone 2-28-05 04 Accord EX - Gone 12-2-04 03 G35 Coupe 6MT - Gone 8-2-04 03 Benz CLK - Ex-wifes car now. DOH! 02 S2K Spa Yellow - Gone 8-8-03 99 Boxster - Gone 12-29-01

03-08-2005, 12:48 PM	#10
zero Challenged Moderator 2006 *Not a Ridgeline owner Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 2,321	Re: What is the difference between running boards Monsterdog, You can't just drop a bomb like that and not tell us more about these running boards! Do you have a link where there is more info? __________________ When we have no thought of achievement, no thought of self, we are true beginners. Then we can really learn something.

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