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Running Boards & Steps by vehicle

Running boards, nerf bars and drop steps all bolt to the vehicle's rocker or body mounts, so the cab length and generation decide which kit fits. Each guide below covers one generation and notes which cab each board is sold for.

What decides whether running boards & steps fit

Cab length

Crew, double, extended and regular cabs need different board lengths. A crew-cab board won't fit an extended cab.

Mounting points

Most kits use existing body mounts with no drilling. Some trims have factory rock rails or rocker covers that need removing first.

Step style

Flat boards run the full cab length. Nerf bars are tubes with step pads. Drop steps sit lower for lifted trucks. Power steps deploy when the door opens and need wiring.

Ground clearance

Anything hanging below the rocker reduces side clearance off-road. Slim boards or slider-style steps suit trail use.

Guides by make

Chevrolet

2023–2026 Chevrolet Colorado

Best Running Boards & Side Steps for 2023–2026 Chevy Colorado Crew Cab: 7 Picks, Boards to Sliders

Seven 3rd-gen Colorado Crew Cab side steps from Rough Country, Westin, Tyger and Hooke Road: aluminum boards, drop steps, sliders, a ZR2 rail step and power steps.

2019–2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Best Running Boards for 2019–2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab: 6 Picks, Not for the 2019 LD

Six Silverado 1500 Crew Cab running boards and nerf bars from Westin, Go Rhino, Rough Country, 3STONZ, OEDRO and TAC, with the 2019 LD trap and finish and warranty notes.

2021–2026 Chevrolet Tahoe

Best Running Boards for 2021–2026 Chevy Tahoe: 5 Picks, Fixed and Power, Tahoe/Yukon Not XL

Five 5th-gen Tahoe side steps from Rough Country, APS, HD Ridez and budget brands, fixed and power-deployable, with the Yukon share and Suburban/Yukon XL trap.

Ford

2021–2026 Ford Bronco

Best Running Boards & Rock Sliders for 2021–2026 Ford Bronco: 6 Picks by Door Count

Six 2021–2026 Bronco side steps by door count: Rough Country power and BA2 boards, Westin drop steps, Go Rhino D1 and rock sliders, plus factory rock rail notes.

2021–2026 Ford F-150

Best Running Boards for 2021–2026 Ford F-150 SuperCrew: 6 Picks From Westin and Go Rhino to $150 Steps

Six F-150 SuperCrew running boards and nerf bars from Westin, Go Rhino, Nilight, YITAMOTOR and Just-V, with step width, finish, warranty and Lightning fit notes.

2015–2020 Ford F-150

Best Running Boards & Side Steps for 2015–2020 Ford F-150: 6 Picks by Cab

Six side steps for the 13th-gen F-150 SuperCrew and SuperCab, from AMP's PowerStep to Rough Country and Westin boards and bars: step width, warranty and cab fit.

2019–2023 Ford Ranger

Best Running Boards & Side Steps for 2019–2023 Ford Ranger: 7 Picks, SuperCrew vs SuperCab

Seven 2019–2023 Ranger side steps, from Westin HDX drop steps and PRO TRAXX nerf bars to AMP Research and Westin power boards, matched to SuperCrew or SuperCab.

GMC

2019–2026 GMC Sierra 1500

Best Running Boards for 2019–2026 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab: 6 Picks Incl. Wheel-to-Wheel Bars

Six Sierra 1500 Crew Cab side steps from Westin, Go Rhino, Rough Country, RHOBRA and 3STONZ, including wheel-to-wheel bars by bed length and the 2019 Sierra Limited trap.

Jeep

2020–2026 Jeep Gladiator

Best Running Boards & Rock Sliders for 2020–2026 Jeep Gladiator JT: 7 Picks, Steps to Sliders

Seven Jeep Gladiator JT side steps, from TAC tube bars to AMP Research power steps and Rough Country rock sliders, with factory rock rail notes by trim.

2018–2026 Jeep Wrangler

Best Running Boards & Side Steps for 2018–2026 Jeep Wrangler JL: 7 Picks, 2-Door and 4-Door

Seven JL Wrangler side steps by door count: AMP Research PowerStep, Rough Country power boards, drop steps and rock sliders, and Westin HDX drop nerf bars.

Nissan

2022–2026 Nissan Frontier

Best Running Boards for 2022–2026 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab: 5 Picks and the 2005–2021 Bracket Trap

Five Frontier Crew Cab side steps from Go Rhino, TAC and TIEZFUL, and why listings that span 2005–2025 need a bracket check on the 2022+ truck.

Ram

2019–2026 Ram 1500

Best Running Boards for 2019–2026 Ram 1500 DT Crew Cab: 7 Picks That Won't Fit the Classic

Seven Ram 1500 DT Crew Cab side steps from Go Rhino, Westin, PZ, BINARY STAR and SMANOW, with the Classic body trap, slim vs full-width boards and drop steps.

Toyota

2010–2024 Toyota 4Runner

Best Running Boards for 2010–2024 Toyota 4Runner: 7 Picks, Limited vs SR5 and TRD Fit

Seven 5th-gen 4Runner side steps sorted by grade: Westin drop steps and nerf bars, Rough Country power boards, Cali Raised rock sliders, and what fits a Limited.

2023–2026 Toyota Sequoia

Best Running Boards for 2023–2026 Toyota Sequoia: 7 Picks, Go Rhino RB20/RB30 to Power Steps

Seven 3rd-gen Sequoia side steps from Go Rhino, POFENZE and budget brands, including drop-step and power-step options, with width, load rating and warranty notes.

2024–2026 Toyota Tacoma

Best Running Boards for 2024–2026 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab: 8 Picks, Slim Boards to Rock Sliders

Eight 4th-gen Tacoma Double Cab side steps from Go Rhino (RB10, RB20, RB30), TAC, BINARY STAR, OTHOWE and CLAMBER, from slim boards to drop steps and slider-style steps.

2016–2023 Toyota Tacoma

Best Running Boards for 2016–2023 Toyota Tacoma: 7 Picks for Double Cab and Access Cab

Seven 2016–2023 Tacoma side steps matched to Double Cab or Access Cab: Westin drop steps and rock sliders, Go Rhino boards, a power board, and budget bars.

2022–2026 Toyota Tundra

Best Running Boards for 2022–2026 Toyota Tundra CrewMax: 7 Picks, Go Rhino RB20/RB30 to Drop Steps

Seven 3rd-gen Tundra CrewMax side steps from Go Rhino, Rough Country, OTHOWE and TIEZFUL, with RB20 vs RB30 vs Slim widths, the 600 lb rating and drop-step notes.

Common mistakes

Ordering for the wrong cab. Check the cab name on your truck, not only the bed length, before you order.

Using running boards as rock sliders. Most boards are built for stepping, not for taking the truck's weight on rocks. Use sliders made for that.

Ignoring the height. On lifted or tall trucks, a flush board may still leave a big step. A drop step or wider pad helps.

Frequently asked questions

Do running boards need drilling?

Most custom-fit kits bolt to existing mounting points. Check the listing for your trim.

What's the difference between nerf bars and running boards?

Nerf bars are round or oval tubes with small step pads. Running boards are wider, flat platforms along the whole cab.

Are power running boards worth it?

They tuck away for clearance and look clean, but they cost more, need wiring and have motors that can fail in mud or salt.

Fit is checked against manufacturer fit guides and retailer listings for each generation. Always confirm on the listing for your exact trim. How we check fitment.

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