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

Westin's HDX Drop is the step we would start with on a SuperCrew. The 56-14155 listing names the 2019–2025 Ranger SuperCrew in textured black, and RealTruck lists the same part for the 2019–2026 Ranger. RealTruck describes it as fully welded one-piece steel with a corrosion-resistant textured black powder coat, a notched bar design and a heavy-duty step plate at each door. Westin's own HDX Drop page says the die-stamped step areas give over 2 more inches of toe and heel room than competitors, and that the bar protects the rocker panel.

The drop plate is the point. The Ranger is not a tall truck, but a step that sits a few inches below the rocker makes the climb easier for kids and older passengers without the price of a power board. RealTruck says the install needs zero trimming, cutting, drilling or other modifications and takes about an hour with conventional hand tools, and RealTruck lists it at $654.99 with Westin's 3-year warranty against manufacturer defects.

Two cautions. The drop plates are the lowest part of the body side, so on an FX4 that sees rocks, look at the TAC Sidewinder instead. And Westin does not publish a weight rating for this bar on the pages we read, so ask if that matters to you. The title stops at 2025 for this listing; RealTruck's fit line runs to 2026, so a 2024 or later owner should confirm with the seller.

AMP Research's PowerStep is the power running board that other power boards get compared to, and the 76136-01A is the Ranger part. The Amazon listing title names the 2019 Ford Ranger SuperCrew and SuperCab; RealTruck's fit line reads 2019–2023 Ford Ranger and adds that trimming of the board is required on SuperCab models. RealTruck describes it as corrosion-resistant aluminum with an advanced powder coat finish, stainless steel hinge pins and hardware, support for up to 300 lb per door, and integrated LED lighting that lights the step in the dark.

The board deploys when a door opens and retracts tight and out of sight when it closes. On a Ranger that is the best of both: a full-width step when you need it and stock side clearance when you are moving. AMP's plug-n-play design connects through the truck's wiring without improvised attachments, and RealTruck says newer applications connect through an OBD II module for a factory-level install.

The costs are real. RealTruck's list price is $1,749, and the part showed as unavailable there when we read the page. RealTruck recommends professional installation, says drilling is required on select applications, and the SuperCab needs the board trimmed. The warranty is a 5-year limited term on materials and workmanship. Because the Amazon title names 2019 only, a 2020–2023 owner should confirm the part with the seller before ordering.

Most Ranger step listings are SuperCrew parts, so the SuperCab owner's shortlist is short. Westin's PRO TRAXX 5 21-54145 is listed for the 2019–2023 Ranger SuperCab in black, and RealTruck's fit line reads 2019–2023 Ford Ranger with a cab-length configuration. RealTruck describes it as a 5 in oval tube in heavy-duty steel with a gloss black powder coat, a wide stepping area for anti-slip footing, and a no-drill install, backed by Westin's 3-year warranty from the date of purchase against manufacturer defects.

The oval tube sits close to the body, which keeps the SuperCab's short cab looking clean and keeps more side clearance than a drop step. The step is narrower than a flat board, so it suits adults who want a place to put a boot rather than a platform for children. Westin also sells the 4 in version, 21-24145, for the same cab; it is in our product list.

RealTruck lists the 21-54145 at $587.99, which is more than we expected for a steel nerf bar, so compare the live Amazon price before you buy. Westin does not publish a weight rating for this bar on the page we read. If you have a SuperCrew, do not order this part; Westin sells the SuperCrew bar under a different number, and the lengths differ.

Westin's Pro-e is the other power board that names this truck. The Amazon listing title reads 29-24155 Pro-e Electric Running Boards for the 2019–2022 Ranger SuperCrew in textured black, and Westin's own Pro-e page lists 29-24155 for the 2019–2026 Ranger SuperCrew Cab Pickup. Westin describes a 6 in aluminum step with a textured black powder coat, 300 lb of weight capacity per side, two heavy-duty IP68 waterproof motors per side, and integrated LED lighting for a visible stepping surface.

The boards deploy when a door opens and retract flush against the body when it closes, which is the same clearance argument as the AMP Research board. Where the Pro-e differs is the install: Westin calls it a fast, easy, no-drill DIY install with included vehicle-specific brackets and all hardware, while RealTruck says the AMP board may need drilling and professional installation. Westin backs the Pro-e with a 5-year warranty and a limited lifetime warranty on the LED lights.

We could not read a price for this part on Westin's or RealTruck's pages, so the Amazon button is the number to go by. The Amazon title stops at 2022, so a 2023 owner should confirm with the seller, even though Westin's fit list covers the year. Like every power board, it adds motors and wiring that a fixed bar does not have, so keep the warranty paperwork.

TAC's Sidewinder is the budget answer for a Ranger that leaves pavement. The listing title names the 2019–2025 Ranger SuperCrew, a 4 in drop side step and a rocker slider design. The shape puts a step at each door while running a bar along the rocker that is meant to take a glancing hit from a rock, which a plain drop step is not built for.

We could not open a TAC spec page for this part, so everything we know comes from the listing title: 4 in drop, fine-texture black finish, two pieces, SuperCrew fit. TAC does not publish a weight rating or warranty we could check. Treat it as a step with some rocker protection, not as a frame-mounted rock slider that you can jack from. Read the listing's mounting section before ordering, since a true slider bolts to the frame and a step bolts to the body, and the two install very differently.

For the SuperCab, TAC sells the same Sidewinder style under a separate listing that names the Super Cab; it is in our product list. The title here runs to 2025, past the 2024 redesign, so a 2024 or later owner should confirm fit with the seller before ordering. For an FX4 or Tremor SuperCrew on a budget, it is the step we would check first.

APS's 5 in running boards are the stainless option on this page. The listing title names the 2019–2023 Ford Ranger SuperCrew Cab, 4-door, a 5 in matte black board and stainless steel construction. A flat 5 in board gives more foot room than Westin's oval tubes, and stainless resists rust without relying on a powder coat, which matters in a salt state where a chipped coating is the first place steel bars rust.

We could not open an APS spec page for this part, so we cannot give a weight rating, a steel grade or a warranty term; ask the seller for all three. The listing title says the boards are side steps and side bars for the SuperCrew, and it does not name the SuperCab. APS sells a separate SuperCab board that names two full-size doors and two rear-hinged doors; it is in our product list.

The title stops at 2023, which matches this generation, so there is no 2024 question here. For a Ranger that stays on pavement in a salt state, a stainless board at a budget price is the sensible middle ground between a coated steel bar and a power board. Check the listing photos for the step pad design and the bracket kit before ordering.

TAC's 4.25 in running boards are the budget flat board for a SuperCrew. The listing title names the 2019–2023 Ford Ranger SuperCrew, a 4.25 in board in heavy-texture black, sold as a two-piece set. The flat board gives more foot room than a 3 in or 4 in tube, and the textured finish hides scuffs.

We could not open a TAC spec page, so we cannot confirm the material, the weight rating or the warranty; the title does not state them. Ask the seller before ordering, and look at the listing photos for the bracket kit and whether the step pads are textured. TAC also sells a 4 in oval bar and a 3 in bar for the SuperCrew, and BETTER AUTOMOTIVE sells a similar 4 in oval bar, all listed for 2019–2023; they are in our product list, and the live price usually decides between them.

The coating is the only rust protection on a textured black steel bar, so rinse the brackets after salty drives and touch up chips. The title stops at 2023, which matches this generation. For a work truck or a lease that needs a step for the least money, it is the practical choice; for a truck you plan to keep, Westin's HDX Drop or the APS stainless board will hold up longer.