How to Install Custom Running Boards
Almost all customized vehicles have running boards. They are an accessory that is easy to install and add instant value to your automobile. Not only are running boards aesthetically pleasing, they are functional also. They make getting in and out of a vehicle much easier. Installing running boards is so easy many people do it themselves. Get someone to help you hold the running boards in place while you fasten them.
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Things You'll Need
- Bolts
- Clips
- Nuts
- Running board kit
- Screw gun
- Variable speed drill
- Hex head bit set
- Wrench and socket set
- 2 pair locking pliers
Instructions
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Get all your tools and a friend in one place so the installation is quick and effortless.
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Take the kit apart and lay all the parts for assembly so they are easy for you to reach.
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Insert the square head bolts into the channels on the underside of the running boards.
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Fix the brackets loosely to the channels with the washers and nuts in the kit.
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Determine the mount position on the vehicle. All end caps and step pads come attached and the kit includes rivets.
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Read the instructions and use the mount method recommended by the manufacturer.
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Test the alignment and when it is perfect tighten the bolts with clip nuts.
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Tips & Warnings
For cosmetic value be careful not to scratch the running boards with any tools.
Read the instructions before you start putting the running boards on the vehicle.
