04-13-2018, 10:16 AM | #1 |
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Running Boards - Aftermarket or OEM?
Picking up a 2007 tomorrow, need some running boards so dad can get in and out more easily. I've been looking at options and aftermarket is a lot less money than OEM. Anyone use aftermarket ones and have a good experience? Any you'd recommend? $150 is better than $600 but not if they're crap and dad breaks his hip. Thanks in advance!!!
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04-13-2018, 07:29 PM | #2 |
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Just buy one of them from Ebay, look exactly like the factory one( OEM fitment likely) will run you $150-$200 and installation will likely cost you couple hours and couple beers. My driver side is a aftermarket $150 one after a lady bump her smart car into my driver side. I'm a 250lbs man and I like to stand on the steps to access my roof boxes. Not breaking yet. For $600 I will just skip all the hassle and go to those lifted truck place get some n fab running board and custom installed, I got a quote for my X5 when my running board broke, its $400 plus tax. ( all currency in Canadian dollar and subject to Quebec labor rates and taxes... which is 15%)
Anyway aftermarket parts ain't as bad as you think, try to get one of those aftermarket one with reputable brands. Btw my tail light is also aftermarket cost me $200 works just like OEM. |
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Got it, thank you. I'm mostly concerned with safety and durability from that perspective sounds like the aftermarket ones will be fine.
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