Hello Everyone,
I am thinking to buy running boards. Any one know any good aftermarket company that will come out with a better looking, rugged & cheaper running boards for RL or m I stuck with factory ones?
I like the cast Iron ones but I don't want to spend over 1200 CAD for those and I don't really like the plastic ones.
Experienced Members please advice me
I bought an aftermarket set made by Blackhorse. They are marketed for the Pilot, but fit perfectly.
The metal for the tubes is a little thinner than I would prefer, but they hold my weight just fine. I did spray some fluid film into the tubes through the bolt holes. I'm not the seller below. This is the same as the set I purchased. These were easy to install and can be installed without help.
Thanks Buddy
Unfortunately they don't ship them to Canada but as you said Pilot running boards fit RL. so that is true for only these ones or any running boards available for 2016 pilot will fit RL
The brackets are magnetic. I assume they are steel. The brackets are completely painted. I do not see any rust yet, but they are new. Time will tell.
I have a friend with Westin tubes on his truck. They are about 7 years old. No rust on those yet, but I have seen plenty that have. Hopefully, the fluid film will help.
They appear identical to what I have and are available in a chrome/stainless finish as well as black. I see them through Amazon for the Honda Pilot 2016 in the US. I can't swear that they fit, but would be surprised if they didn't.
I was very interested with the die-cast running boards as well, very low profile and does not jut very far out from the body of the Ridgeline when the doors are closed. Problem is, they cost an arm and a leg here in our beloved country Canada ($1300 not including tax). Then I read your post that you bought these at "bernardiparts.com." My question is, did you end up paying import duties?
Also I wonder if you installed these yourself and if so are they pretty easy to install? I wanted to save some money and not end up going to the dealership for these boards.
nope...I got lucky that time (YMMV)...and these are heavy stuff too. :grin:
Even if you get ding for duties...what is the set percentage for them to charge ? of the above price ? ( not sure of current price)
Still way cheaper than $1300 + tax ! :nerd:
Not too hard to install at all...instructions are straight forward. :nerd: :smile:
I just removed the factory running boards from my 2006 (I'm tall enough that I don't ever use them). I like the look of the truck better without them, but I was surprised by one thing (and that one thing is why I haven't yet listed them for sale): The metal/rubber cover design of the boards really blocks a lot of tire and road noise from the cabin. I'm gonna have to think about this a bit!
Try partsengine.ca . They are Canadian, have good prices and FREE shipping in Canada. I just got a Bull bar from them and they shipped very quickly.. I am NOT associated with them but just a happy consumer..
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