Input on factory running boards

[greenwhite1]

I have a 97 F350 4x4 regular cab and I need to put running boards on for Theo (the old lady) and the kid. I like the look of the factory fiberglass ones but as everyone knows they are hard to find and harder to find in nice shape. I came across a company called Owens Products and they have some that are plastic that might look like the OEM ones but the picture provided is of a Chevy. The item number is 67020. Has anyone used these before or better yet have a picture they can post? Looking for all input. Thanks.

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[karlosrig]

I will never get a fiberglass running board again because it cracks and the paint peels off easily, although I may say that it looks good when I bought it new. I think steel runningboards are definitely more durable. You have lots of options like on this page - http://4wheelonline.com/Running_Boards.202905. You might also want to check out some nerf bars for a more solid set of side steps.

 

[FrankTheTank]

I made custom brackets to run the factory SD 5" oval steps. Not hard at all and I think they look much better then the ones available for an OBS in the aftermarket world and much more useful then the factory steps. Brackets were easy to make

 

[gnxtc2]

I believe Owens Products made the factory steps.

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[greenwhite1]

I believe Owens Products made the factory steps.

Billy T
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From what I've read on other posts Lund made the Ford factory running boards. Did Lund change their name to Owens?

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[CoastalF350]

I have a pair. Some cracks in each one but still usable.

 

[Got4wd]

I made custom brackets to run the factory SD 5" oval steps. Not hard at all and I think they look much better then the ones available for an OBS in the aftermarket world and much more useful then the factory steps. Brackets were easy to make

I have amp power steps but curious of what you did on the brackets. Can you post pics?

 

[FrankTheTank]

I could until I just realized they are on my broke phone .... I will see what I can do. From what I've seen in the amp steps the 02-0? Chevy steps are the ones that are the easiest to modify

I think the added touch of a ford emblem in the center of the steps gives it a nice touch

 

[molonlabe27]

I made custom brackets to run the factory SD 5" oval steps. Not hard at all and I think they look much better then the ones available for an OBS in the aftermarket world and much more useful then the factory steps. Brackets were easy to make

my god i really wanna do that with my truck!!!!

 

[gnxtc2]

my god i really wanna do that with my truck!!!!

x2

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[gnxtc2]

I could until I just realized they are on my broke phone .... I will see what I can do.

Go back under the truck and take some pics.

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[FrankTheTank]

I think I will have to

 

[jwlandry]

In for pics.

 

[FrankTheTank]

I forgot.. When I remember I will grab some pics

 

[gnxtc2]

See......if you would've stopped by and I could taken a look on how the running boards were mounted

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[FrankTheTank]

Haha. That's funny that it was u that was asking for the pics and we were in sight distance of each other