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DwDrummer
07-24-2009, 01:19 PM
Has anybody here removed thier running boards yet? I've thought about removing mine but wanted to see some pictures first and see how much work is involved.

Thanks,
DwDrummer
Modded
07-24-2009, 03:07 PM
Why would you, I didn't have mine on for 2 days (becuse of an install I was doing) and its looked weird and ugly!
DwDrummer
07-24-2009, 03:35 PM
Why would you, I didn't have mine on for 2 days (becuse of an install I was doing) and its looked weird and ugly!

Just wanted to see what it would look like!:Handshake:
007fl
07-24-2009, 04:18 PM
On my '03 Yukon it was only like 3 bolts on each side. I replaced mine with Nerf bars. Think I'll stick with stock boards on the Denali.
nc6600
07-24-2009, 08:37 PM
Has anybody here removed thier running boards yet? I've thought about removing mine but wanted to see some pictures first and see how much work is involved.

Thanks,
DwDrummerI took them off the '02 and they were only bolted on.
DwDrummer
03-16-2010, 03:29 PM
Dug this thread back up? Anybody have any pictures of their Tahoe without the running boards?:D Still kicking the idea on taking mine off.
KMeloney
03-16-2010, 04:56 PM
Derek -- I don't have a pic, but will you take my word for it that it looks like crap?! LOL

I've never taken mine off, but I think these trucks look terrible without the running boards. That's not to say that they don't look great with the RETRACTABLE ones (they do) -- it's just that the truck needs SOMETHING filling that space there.

Don't do it (unless you have some retractable ones, or a custom rocker panel to install)!
2 E L O
03-16-2010, 09:08 PM
Bah.......HATERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) :) :) My ultimate favorite NNBS without boards is InTruckDesign's....bad f'n ass.

I think the leveled/lifted NNBS Tahoes/Yuks look good without the boards, but when you run big wheels/low pros and a lowered suspension, it's probably going to look goofy without the boards.

Anyway, it's super friggin simple to take the boards off as long as you have a metric set of sockets. If memory serves me right, I believe there are approximately five brackets with two bolts each on each side that have to be removed. Takes about 5-10 minutes....and it's a simple reinstall if you don't like it.

http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq219/bmschmitt/IMG_1775.jpg

2.5"/1" CCM leveling kit and the stock 18" Z71 wheels and stock sized Bridgestone Duelers. I believe they're 31.5" diameter. I'm putting Police Tahoe wheels on it and 33s when the weather fuggin warms up....
kickitandholdit
03-16-2010, 09:58 PM
25 bucks at the custom shop. i was gonna do it myself until i got under there and saw the caked on dirt from riding dirt roads and the cramped places and was like.. nahhh F that haha
DwDrummer
03-17-2010, 09:31 AM
Might just take one side off to see how it looks!:D I agree Kirk alot of Tahoe with the running boards taken off look retarded but some look really good.
KMeloney
03-17-2010, 01:50 PM
Yeah, you don't want to be looking at the frame and tranny case or whatever you can see under the truck without something these.
kickitandholdit
03-18-2010, 10:25 PM
Might just take one side off to see how it looks!:D I agree Kirk alot of Tahoe with the running boards taken off look retarded but some look really good.

post pics.. btw be careful i busted my ass a few times till i got adjusted to them not being there lol