APS Running Boards 6 inches Black Compatible with Ford F250 F350 Super Duty 1999-2016 Crew Cab Stainless Steel (Nerf Bars Side Steps Side Bars)

In this review I’m going to give a brief review and mainly give tips and corrections and to show just how wrong the instructions are. This is at least for people who have a 2009 Ford F-350 SD with a crew cab or something close to it.The ReviewThe running boards are excellent quality and are very supportive. They have robust brackets and look great to boot. I think they’re above and beyond any running boards in quality and looks, by a long shot, for under $200 for a set. 5 stars all the way to the bank. The Achilles heel of this product is labeling and the instructions. For me it was at least. The instructions might be right on older trucks but definitely not on a 2009 Ford which means this will affect 2008-2011 Super Duty’s and maybe even more.The CorrectionsFirst off the instructions clearly mark the brackets locations in the instructions and the brackets themselves are labeled. I have included pictures of the instructions diagram with the true correct labeling of the brackets and I included a set of pictures to show the proper location and orientation of the passenger side brackets. Just mirror the brackets for the driver’s side and it will work perfectly and look great.The RR bracket is actually the Front Left. The RL bracket is the Front Right. Both of the FB brackets are actually rear brackets. The iBoard logo underneath the running boards should face the front of the truck. Bottom bolts on all brackets are bolts, washer, truck body metal hole, washer, lock washer, and nut in that order. The rest of all the bolts are bolt, lock washer, and washer. The long brackets need to be bolted to the forward facing side of the hook bracket.The ConclusionGreat quality product, excellent price, easy to install, bad instructions. Thanks for reading my review.

Can't go wrong getting a set of these running boards. Before and after

When I bought my 2001 F350 Crew-Cab, the stock running boards (black plastic over aluminum) were cracked and held on/together by some sheet-metal screws and glue. I liked the general look, but they sagged and made horrible cracking noises whenever I used them. I looked around and liked the look of these black APS running boards. I also liked that they were available in a full 6-inch width (same as the stock ones) and were solid milled and powder-coated aluminum. They came with three brackets per side (as shown in the picture) but since they bolted right up to the stock brackets (4 per side) I used the stock brackets and added one more from the kit for good measure. All I had to do was to go to the hardware store and buy a handful of square-headed 1/4" bolts/nuts to make up for using more brackets. (The bolts provided are 6mm, but the 1/4" works fine.)I gotta' say, I'm 220 lbs. and these running boards do not flex, creak, bend, or in any way show any weakness. These will be good forever.

Prior to purchasing running boards for my 2003 Ford F350 Super Duty, I read many reviews on a variety of different boards here on Amazon. I went with the iBoard 6" wheel too wheel (W2W) model for this truck based on price and the high amount of positive reviews.One issue many previous reviewers has with the iBoards was that they reported that the directions were incorrect, and they recommended swapping the right front and left front mounting brackets due to incorrect labeling from the factory. Another issue many iBoarders reported was that the directions were not written well and many relied on YouTube videos and Amazon reviews to assist with installation.The set of iBoards I purchased, however, had all parts correctly labeled and the directions, though brief, were written in an understandable way and the installation went well. Because these are Wheel to Wheel iBoards, they extend beyond the rear doors so that you can use the extended board to step up and access items in the front of the truck bed box just behind the windows. There is a special rear mount bracket that extends 10" backwards to support the rear of the board. IMHO, this is a great feature as the truck is very tall (compared to my former truck, a Dodge RAM 1500), and now I can get things into and out of the front of the bed with ease. The directions say that these extensions will support 286 pounds with the extended mounts.One potential issue is the apparent quality of the 6mm bolts that hold the mounts to the frame and the 10mm bolts that hold the board to the mounts. They do not appear to be very rust-inhibitive but time will tell (they look like some type of composite metal).That said, I am extremely happy with the boards - easy to install (1.5 hours) and look great. I would recommend these boards.

Easy to put on, good quality. I wish the had a chrome option (got polished aluminum) but overall seem good.

Although I haven't yet installed the running boards, I was highly impressed with the packaging, which makes me think the end result will also be great. Shipping box was stapled and strapped. Expected. What wasn't expected was the strapping was then taped around the box. Then, each running board was in a plastic bag. But, the ends of the bag were folded over and wrapped in tape. If that kind of attention is given to shipping, then attention to product detail follows. Thanks 😊

Nice boards for money. Slick when wet or icy no grip pads. Ride a little high. Person has to really use leg strength to get up. Overall decent boards

These are very decent running boards. They were very simple to install. The brackets were cut to fit. The hardware included was all that was needed. Both my husband and my self like these. They were installed on our super duty. Up until currently, i being 5’1’ had to literally run and jump to get in that blessed truck. I was over the moon to have a nice level step up and into the truck. Is is good and sturdy and I don’t find it too slippery in the snow/frost/slush. Price point on these boards were pretty fair when compared to the boards that the dealers are trying to push. People can’t afford those kinds of mark ups anymore. It s crazy

Easy install. Look great.

Running boards could have used a forth support and or be thicker. Otherwise good product, easy to install and excellent packaging

Pretty good quality... a little smaller then I thought but all around good for the price.

Quick delivery. Took about one hour to install. Very strong brackets. No drilling needed.