SteelCraft® - 6" STX100 Series Running Boards

I installed these yesterday and they look great. Took a few hours as I did it myself but it's well worth the effort. My wife is the one who really wanted them to help her get in the vehicle. I weigh 235 and these hold me up just fine, I stood on them after installing, no creaking, they're just solid. Mine didn't come with instructions so I had to ask CARID for a copy.

The running boards appear to be well made and are attractive. The hardware set is not what is shown on the web page. The installation instructions were found wanting in several areas: 1) The instructions state that they are for 20-21 Ford Explorer, but were apparently written for the 2020 model as are incorrect for the 2021 model. These instructions have you remove the plastic side panels, but offer no instructions on how that is done. In addition, the side panels really do not need to be removed to install the running boards. Messing with the side panels adds several hours to the install. 2) The photos in the instructions are barely legible. 3) The 10mm hex bolts and Clip nuts are poorly finished. The threads had to be chased using a tap & die set. 4) The running boards themselves are mislabeled. We found that the one label "Left" actually was for the Passenger (Right) side and vice versa. 5) SteelCraft 6" STX100 running boards were ordered. However, Viewpoint Running boards of similar design were received.

Sure be nice if they came with instructions.

Thee running boards are strong.The running boards have an elegant appearance to them. Actually feels sturdy after some installation in reinforcements plates. I just recently put them on my new Ford Explorer. But I do have one disappointing & major concern. When it rains, in wet areas, or even snow these running boards are very slippery, which can be harmful to your love ones, friends, or someone you just may just need a ride. I actually added non-slip safety tape strip across thee running boards for more secure use of running boards. The non-slip fine coarse tape looks elegant and assist in preventing falling, harm, or injury for anyone utilizing these running boards.

Product is good and easy installation.

These are very solid and well built. A great accessory upgrade to the 2011 Pilot. My wife was so pleased to have these installed. Gives a great finished looked to the Pilot now. Also provides a very stable grip when stepping out of vehicle. Very pleased with quality and look of this product. Thanks CARiD!

The boards look good and were easy to put on. Wife is very happy with them, so we would recommend them to anyone.

It looks great and solid and so happy when the passenger side was done until i removed the plastic on the board for the driver side i found a dent on the side from where the strap is located in the middle from the original packaging, it would have been perfect but it's to late to return as i have already installed the other side and plus i have already paid the custom duties in Canada and don't want to pay the shipping again but still a great product.

Product is great love it. I just think it's a little to wide because it stick out past the tire. Other than that installation was easy and quick with the instructions. The quality was great dealer wanted $600 It cost me $200 1/3 of the cost. Thank you CARiD.

The running boards looks and feels great. Great price! The big turn off is the amount of hardware that comes along with it. It has over 100 screws and bolts and the instructions are a bit confusing. I'm returning them and buying a different brand with less complicated hardware.