Step side /running boards for 5 year olds.

[gohorns79]

I’m really diggin the ground clearance on my Wildtrak. But my kids really struggle to get in and out of the rear seats (5 and 8). Anyone in a similar situation? What type of running boards/steps/rock crawlers did you get. I’d like to keep it low profile if possible.

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[Wannabe Techie]

Expensive but I’m thinking of Rockslide. I have a 2 inch lift and shorter wife and young kids too.

https://rockslideengineering.com/product-tag/bronco-step-slider/

For now, since I have the OEM rock rails, I’m going to see if the AR stirrups or IAG steps helps since I can take those off if need be.

 

[gohorns79]

Oof. Those are sick. But pretty $$.

 

[FlyingScot]

I went with the GoRhino DSS steps/sliders based on pictures and feedback from the forums here, I'm hoping it will be enough of a ledge for my 4 and 5 year olds without being a shin-killer for myself. If it doesn't turn out to be enough, I'll probably swap them out for the D6 model.

 

[dan79]

I added the g6 from gorhino on my lifted sas and my five year old son and seven year old daughter have no problems but the 5ft 2 wife still has trouble lol. You don't lose any clearance sits nice and high just enough to help them step in

 

[gohorns79]

I added the g6 from gorhino on my lifted sas and my five year old son and seven year old daughter have no problems but the 5ft 2 wife still has trouble lol. You don't lose any clearance sits nice and high just enough to help them step in

That does look nice

 

[dan79]

and a added bonus it should stop door dings!!!

 

[PatientlyWaiting]

I went with the GoRhino DSS steps/sliders based on pictures and feedback from the forums here, I'm hoping it will be enough of a ledge for my 4 and 5 year olds without being a shin-killer for myself. If it doesn't turn out to be enough, I'll probably swap them out for the D6 model.

I put the same on my Wildtrak. My kids are just a few years older and have no problems getting in and out.

 

[FlyingScot]

I put the same on my Wildtrak. My kids are just a few years older and have no problems getting in and out.

Good to hear! Unfortunately mine is in rail yard purgatory about 15 miles from where I sit, so the steps at the moment are holding up the walls in the garage.

 

[PatientlyWaiting]

Good to hear! Unfortunately mine is in rail yard purgatory about 15 miles from where I sit, so the steps at the moment are holding up the walls in the garage.

I should have pre ordered. I didn't trust Ford so I waited until mine came in. Got the brackets in a week. Had to wait almost two months for the rails. Have fun attaching the rails to the brackets.

 

[Mauka]

I should have pre ordered. I didn't trust Ford so I waited until mine came in. Got the brackets in a week. Had to wait almost two months for the rails. Have fun attaching the rails to the brackets.

Try Go Rhyno DOMINATOR extreme d1 side steps.
I'm thinking about replace with stock side step to this one too.

 

[FlyingScot]

I should have pre ordered. I didn't trust Ford so I waited until mine came in. Got the brackets in a week. Had to wait almost two months for the rails. Have fun attaching the rails to the brackets.

I was going to wait, but I had a 4wheelparts coupon code plus a 5% back deal through the credit card, so I ordered them about 6 weeks ago, they arrived about two weeks after ordering.

I haven't cracked open the brackets box yet since I don't trust myself not to lose something, but from what I've seen on installation pictures, would it be possible to loosely thread the brackets onto the sliding blocks in the steps, then support the whole thing on a jack to get it installed on the vehicle?

Also do they do an ok job of stopping the goodyear pebble launchers from pelting the doors, or is there still enough of a gap that mudflaps are advisable?

 

[PatientlyWaiting]

I was going to wait, but I had a 4wheelparts coupon code plus a 5% back deal through the credit card, so I ordered them about 6 weeks ago, they arrived about two weeks after ordering.

I haven't cracked open the brackets box yet since I don't trust myself not to lose something, but from what I've seen on installation pictures, would it be possible to loosely thread the brackets onto the sliding blocks in the steps, then support the whole thing on a jack to get it installed on the vehicle?

Also do they do an ok job of stopping the goodyear pebble launchers from pelting the doors, or is there still enough of a gap that mudflaps are advisable?

Actually that's not a bad idea. Those brackets inside the step are a pain to try to hold vertical in place and screw in the bolt. They don't sit flush inside and move around and drop very easy. If I had to do it over, I would do what you are suggesting.

The sliders to help with the rocks. I know they are working because there is a distinct ping when a rock hits them. Every once in a while I will hear one hit the side of the truck.

 

[FlyingScot]

Actually that's not a bad idea. Those brackets inside the step are a pain to try to hold vertical in place and screw in the bolt. They don't sit flush inside and move around and drop very easy. If I had to do it over, I would do what you are suggesting.

The sliders to help with the rocks. I know they are working because there is a distinct ping when a rock hits them. Every once in a while I will hear one hit the side of the truck.

Going to give that a shot then. Might have to get creative with chopping up some junk 2x boards to shim it to sit flat on the jack (and probably restrain it so I can screw around with it without having it fall off).

 

[PatientlyWaiting]

Going to give that a shot then. Might have to get creative with chopping up some junk 2x boards to shim it to sit flat on the jack (and probably restrain it so I can screw around with it without having it fall off).

yes, I used a combo of boards, jacks and a home depot bucket

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