tube steps or running boards?

x2 on the older folks, they would not be able to get into the 4x4 without a running board. Some may find that good to know

 

Sliders if you have the money, otherwise Running Boards.

They look far better and I mostly use mine for getting snow and shit off the top of my truck, instead of standing on the door sill and scratching the sweet shit out of that.

 

Sliders! Tubes and running boards get rusted/dented/fall apart faster than sliders.

 

i have westin nerfs on my 01 and my 09 . they look good and it helps the kids get in and out. besides theres less crevises for dirt and salt to get trapped in ,unlike the boards.

 

I need to get some sliders. Climbing in and out of my 4x4 is a bit of a step at my height.

 

Sliders

 

OP - check out Avid offroad's offerings - www.avidoffroad.com. Brandon has steps and "slider steps" that both bold into the factory running board holes. Unless you plan to do serious offroading, you don't need full sliders. You start welding on or drilling holes in the frame, the dealer considers that frame damage on trade-in. And if there's ever a frame recall on the 2nd gens, they can use that to exclude you. Not worth it IMO unless you plan to keep your truck until it dies or commit to a private sale. Because it will bring down value at the dealer.

 

I vote tube steps...

Sliders have to be welded to be as designed for function. If you are going to bolt on get the tube steps. As far as looks go. your eye is the most important.

 

I would get sliders. They look better, plus they will protect. Can't wait to get mine!

 

get some N-Fabs

 

sliders

 

x2 i got the oem tube steps and dont regret buying em. to each their own