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Old 02-28-04, 08:27 PM
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Default Running Board Defect

Has anyone had problems with the pins in the back of the running boards popping out when you stand on them.

The quality of the running board mounting seems to be problematic.
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Old 02-28-04, 09:54 PM
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same thing happened to me...have them readjust the board...quick easy fix..if you need more help pm me and ill send you my advisors name and the fix..no biggie
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Old 02-28-04, 09:56 PM
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My pins popped out the day I took delivery right in front of the sales guy. He took the truck to the service department and they did something and that was the last time it happened so far.
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Old 02-29-04, 04:44 PM
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I've not noticed any problems.
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Default Re: Mine did that

Originally posted by Tony
My pins popped out the day I took delivery right in front of the sales guy. He took the truck to the service department and they did something and that was the last time it happened so far.
They replaced two buttons, but know darn well they will also pop out again.

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Old 03-01-04, 06:35 AM
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I have seen many GX's with these clips falling out. Usualy just the rear 2 clips.

It appears that any weight on the rear of the board is supported by these clips, which is a horrible design.
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Old 03-01-04, 08:36 PM
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my 03 did not have this problem as i used to get on teh verry back to clean the top of the gx
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Old 03-03-04, 09:24 AM
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Same problem with mine. Replaced the right two missing and the left two missing last week.
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Had the same problem with my 03 GX. They replaced the clips with what they called "stronger ones" and it has not happened again.
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Two pins off of left rear within 2 weeks of my 2003 GX. Since then its fine.
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