How do you remove the running boards?

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

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!

Nnaboy said:

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!

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Just wanted to see what it would look like!

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.

DwDrummer said:

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

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I took them off the '02 and they were only bolted on.

Dug this thread back up? Anybody have any pictures of their Tahoe without the running boards? Still kicking the idea on taking mine off.

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)!

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.



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....

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

Might just take one side off to see how it looks! I agree Kirk alot of Tahoe with the running boards taken off look retarded but some look really good.

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.

DwDrummer said:

Might just take one side off to see how it looks! I agree Kirk alot of Tahoe with the running boards taken off look retarded but some look really good.

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

HAHA waking this thread up!...i wanted to see how it will look with my lowered yukon, but then again i think it will look ugly as its too big of a car...my buddys TBSS dont look bad without them but i think this is too big!

Smokymance said:

HAHA waking this thread up!...i wanted to see how it will look with my lowered yukon, but then again i think it will look ugly as its too big of a car...my buddys TBSS dont look bad without them but i think this is too big!

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here. I got rid of mine and installed Street scene side skirts

Definitely need something there to hide the frame...... like Ian did.

They look pretty decent...sorta like a big TBSS...how much did those run you? gotta paint them as well correct

cool

Heres mine with no running boards.

sumo said:

here. I got rid of mine and installed Street scene side skirts

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Those look pretty good on there, Ian. I do think it looks like something is missing when there is nothing below the door's edge...


Are there any other companies that make something like these???


Maybe one that looks like the power assist steps, but stationary obviously.



Thanks.

Removed the running boards and nerf bars from and 01 Yukon and 05 Tahoe this weekend. For anyone who run across this thread in the future here's what you need to know:

05 Tahoe: Easy, no instruction needed climb under there and unbolt

01 Yukon: Clear your afternoon plans.. You'll be working with 16 or so brackets, T40 star bolts, 10mm nuts/bolts and HVAC hoses and clamps. If you wanna see what it looks like without running boards first -> start with the drivers side as there's no HVAC to work with. Locate all of the T40 star bolts and carefully remove without stripping (if possible). If you strip any of the star bolts you'll be removing the 10mm nut/bolt combo between the running board and body. 1-10mm bolt on each side of the truck appeared to have been rounded (stripped) from factory as these were the last to touch these bolts. This involved having to drill through the fiberglass of the running board (around the bolt) in order to release the running board and shear the bolt. As for the HVAC hoses on the passenger side. The plastic hose clamps securing the hoses to the inside of the body are 'snap' apart from the middle of the clamp. Using a pliers, you can slide the tip of the pliers into the small holes on each side of the bracket and pry them open from the middle. Wear safety glasses and preferably keep your mouth closed, preparing from sand, small rocks and whatever else has collected behind these hoses. Good luck. On these older models it does look pretty clean without the runners.