jmerideth

Hey Guys,
Sorry if this is posted somewhere else. I searched with no luck.

I was looking to take off the running boards to add some clearance and also reduce the soccer mom vibe a bit.

Are the running boards bolted on or connected by plastic rivets? Are there any step by step guides or directions on how to do this? I'm not looking to do anything irreversible. So, would they be easy to reinstall once I take them off?

Thanks for the help.

RCsGX

I doubt anyone here has done it. You might want to ask these guys: http://www.toyota120.com/forum/showt...=14731&page=11

mann777

I suppose They are just held with Rocker Panel Molding Clips. Here is the image the position where they are held below are the support brackets.

cdew002

Somebody did it once, but that thread was pretty old. And even if one was able to find it, I'm not sure he/she did a write up on how to do it...

RCsGX

Theres bolts too because panel clips wont hold the weight of a person.


https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...oards-off.html

pgsandiego

Check out: http://www.fourwheeler.com/projectbu.../photo_03.html

jafoo

Everytime I see that project trailLex I get all excited. I would love to do that too mine but I only owned it for 3 months now and still have a payment. But Damn! that would be fun!!!!

HaveBlue

I turned my running boards into sliders:




They come in handy.

bg22

Blue,

Did you build those yourself? Did you use the running board as a template?

FlzRider

HaveBlue, sweet sliders!

Scottnweez

I agree with the soccer mom thing, but was never motivated enough to remove the things until my wife parked on a largish boulder (oddly enough it was AT a soccer match) making removal or replacement the only two options. I used the inspiration of the off road GX and in less that an hour (using spit, glue and a whole lot a duct tape) came up with this. The family, which has off road leanings in the first place gave it a thumbs up. The downside is it necessitated cutting material from the running boards to cover the front attachment point (look just behind the front wheel) so you can't sell or replace them.

MSGX470

Looks Good w/o the boards.
HaveBlue, Awesome mod, I would love to see more pics and a detailed write up if you have them, Great pics BTW

cdew002

It might be the lighting, but that pic screams Xterra. No offense intended.

RickC5

Must be the roof rack.....

cdew002

I think you're right...