FFR running board supports, thoughts and pics?

[wibby]

Does anyone have pictures of the FFR 33HR running board supports? They weren't yet available when I ordered my kit. If you have them, are you happy with them?

Thanks,
Wibby

[edwardb]

If they're anything like the ones that come with the truck, rock solid. Don't know how much that helps (probably not much...) but throwing it out there. Visible in this picture.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=156347&d=1637007926

[33fromSD]

I made mine own out of 1/4"x4"x12" steel plate & angle iron. 3 per side, they tuck right under the running board. They are then bolted to the frame rail with grade 8 bolts, very strong, you can bounce on them and there is no movement, very solid.

Took lots of folks for rides last summer, all of which stepped directly on the running boards to get in verses stepping over the running boards, no issues at all. Also added a billet aluminum step plate to protect the paint. Worked out great.

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Jim

[edwardb]

...Also added a billet aluminum step plate to protect the paint. Worked out great.

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Jim

Nice looking step plate. Source?

[33fromSD]

Nice looking step plate. Source?

Thanks.

Found it at Raneys Truck Parts --> https://www.raneystruckparts.com/custom-step-plate-with-optional-insert-by-iowa-customs/

Jim

[peterh226]

I bought the ones from FFR. I had to make some adjustment to the mounting holes to match up the supports to the frame and running board. This all depends on how all of the pieces are put together. They are good and solid now. I covered the running board with Raptor so I don’t have to worry about standing on it. My fenders will also be black so it will look ok.