josta

I've had my '07 GX since new and have always used the running board to exit the vehicle. I just replaced the running board cap as it cracked (it was a pretty easy job, actually). It's easier on me to just slide off the seat (and not step on the running board) but I'm afraid it will cause premature wear on the leather on the edge of the seat.

Do you use the running board to exit or do you just slide off the seat onto the ground? If the latter, is it causing wear on your seat?

John

Booyah

I use the running board to wash the top of the truck thats it, not to get in/out--I have normal wear on the seat, nothing crazy

97JZA80

Never use it..idk why...slide off...no crazy wear yet.

LifeEnjoyr

iTrader: (1)

I slide off my seat, hence my driver seat is pretty messed up, lol!
I did purchase some Magic Mender, but have been too lazy to put it to use (I use my rig as a daily driver).

patgilm

My wife and I use the running board everytime to get in and out and have had no issues.

josta

Ok. In case you're wondering I got the new step plate from Stevinson Lexus of Frederick for $123 including shipping. Retail is $160 plus shipping. The old one snaps off and the new one snaps right in. Took me all of 20 minutes.

I think I'll continue to use the running board to enter/exit; probably cheaper than repairing the leather seat. Thanks for your responses!

John

RXstate

I use the running board and find it easier that way.

I'm not sure that it'll make wear on your leather any less since I've already replaced my leather seat on my 2004 suburban z71 and I use it's running boards, too.

Turbinator

I don't use the running board because I'm afraid they'll start to look gouged, scratched, scraped, and worn out.

I will pay attention to the leather condition on the seat because I figure that's probably a more expensive replacement than the running board!

Turby

kphu

iTrader: (8)

Both my wife and I use the running board to get in and out of the car. I'm 5' 11" and my wife is about 5' 3". We did noticed some wear on the side of the seat before when we didn't use the running board.

LZMF1

my wife and kids use it, i don't

snhrph

My wife and my little one use the boards to get in. Myself and my older boy only use them to load and unload our skis and boards.

Could never care less about the impact to the seats from sliding or running boards from stepping on them.