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UP-SCALE. With trucks getting higher ground clearance, getting into the cab and bed requires a helping hand … er, helping step. That’s why running boards and steps for all pickup models from standard cab to crew cab have become so important to consumers. No matter whether it’s a six-foot-six Texan or a 5-foot-two petite, steps and boards that help drivers and their passengers climb into the cabs and truck beds have become standard issue. Moreover, SUVs and CUVs are not to be forgotten, as a host of their owners like the extra lift that gives them an up-scale look of practicality. Throughout the next several pages, carefully consider the variety of styles and models of boards and steps with their various features, and mark down those that have especial appeal to your clientele.
SIDE-ATTACH BED STEP Bestop, Broomfield, Colo., introduces its TrekStep applications designed to mount to side of truck for access to toolboxes and gear in truck bed. No-drill installation; attaches directly to truck frame; 300-lb. load capacity. Maintenance-free, aluminum and stainless steel construction. Spring-loaded step works with push of foot. USE INFO #402

	RUNNING BOARDS FOR ’11 TOYOTA SIENNA ATS Design, Cerritos, Calif., introduces its SL Series running boards for 2011 Toyota Sienna van. Vehicle-specific brackets utilize factory locations requiring minimal drilling. Rated at plus-400 lbs. per bracket. Constructed of aircraft-grade aluminum. Have non-slip rubber step pads. Available in either color-match to vehicle or anodized silver with black ABS end caps. Made in United States. USE INFO #401

HITCH-BASED STEP Big Step Products Inc., Napa, Calif., offers its Pro-Step hitch accessory with an integrated brake light. Slides into any standard 2" hitch receiver. Step is spring loaded to add protection for vehicle as well as assist in accessing car or bed of a truck. Custom lenses also available. USE INFO #406

	AUTOMATIC BOARD AMP Research, Irvine, Calif., offers its automatic PowerStep™ board. Extends when doors open. Illuminated by standard LED lights. Applications include GM trucks and SUVs, Ford Super Duty, F-150, Ram and Jeep Wrangler two- and four-door models. U.S.-made; 5-year limited warranty. USE INFO #405

’11 JEEP COMPASS RUNNING BOARDS Owens Products Inc., Sturgis, Mich., announces the release of its Premier and Premier Grip Series running boards for 2011 Jeep Compass. Made of impact-resistant ABS plastic with UV protection and are ready to install or paint for customized, one-of-a-kind look. Shipped equipped with custom-fit body-mount bracket system for fast and easy installation. USE INFO #407

	NERF/BOARD COMBO Innovative Creations Inc./ICI, Peoria, Ariz., announces combination of traditional nerf bar and running board made from high-polished stainless steel. Extruded aluminum top with integrated rubber strips. Top pad reinforced and securely fastened to stainless tube. Bar has high-polish finish. Nerf board has wider stepping area. No-drill installation. E-Coated finish. Lifetime warranty. USE INFO #413

SIDESTEPS EGR North America, Ontario, Calif., presents its sidesteps engineered to coordinate with trim accents along fenders and door bottoms of today’s CUVs. Non-slip accent embedded within step. Black powder-coated aluminum finish is scratch resistant. Features custom-designed injection-molded end caps. Applications for Kia Sorrento and Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Chevy Traverse and Equinox, Toyota Rav4 and Highlander, Nissan Rogue, Honda CR-V. USE INFO #416

	BRACKETS FOR SIDEBARS Go Rhino! Products, Brea, Calif., offers its O.E. Xtreme Sidebars, a multiple-diameter sidebar option for most current makes and models. Three diameter sidebar sizes: 4", 5", 6" with bar lengths varying by application from 62", 80", 87" and 91". Fit the same set of brackets specific to each truck or SUV make and model. USE INFO #400

STEP REPLACEMENT KIT RealWheels Corp., Gurnee, Ill., makes available its solution for worn-out, missing or unattractive plastic step pads with its stainless steps that cover plastic in minutes. No drilling into 3" tube. In mirror-finish or black powder-coated stainless steel. POP packaging also available for shops that sell nerf bars and tube steps. USE INFO #403

	STEP FOR FULL-SIZE TRUCKS Go Industries, Richardson, Texas, offers its Rancher Rugged Step™ for full-size trucks. Commercial-grade step designed for work or commercial truck. Has 8.25"-wide step. Made from 2" round tube and 2", 10-gauge steel runners. Semi-gloss coating for rust-free protection. Steel brackets are vehicle specific. No-drill installation. “Mud scraper” included to remove mud and other debris from footwear. USE INFO #412

COMMERCIAL-GRADE RUNNING BOARDS Westin Automotive Products Inc., Irwindale, Calif., will introduce its newest running board to the firm’s Heavy Duty Xtreme (HDX) line of products in first-quarter 2012. For most full-size Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Toyota trucks, as well as some vans and SUVs. In mild steel. Has 7"-wide stepping using 2"-square tube base with welded diamond-plated surface. Black powder-coat finish. Three-year warranty. USE INFO #415

	REGULAR CAB WHEEL-TO-WHEEL OVALS Aries Automotive Accessories Inc., Harbor City, Calif., introduces its Regular Cab Wheel to Wheel Oval Tubes for Chevrolet, GM, Dodge and Ford trucks. Extend from front of cab to rear bed for access. Come with oversized, 4" x 26" step pads. Include blended end cap. In commercial satin black powder-coat finish. Three-year warranty. USE INFO #409

ROCK BARS Warrior Products, Durham, Ore., makes available its Rock Bars. Constructed of heavy-duty 2"x4" rectangular steel. Designed to protect entire length of rocker panel. Polyurethane end caps keep tube free of debris. Black powder-coat. Has provision for optional diamond-plate entry step. USE INFO #408

	STAINLESS NERF BARS Back Country Accessories, Palatine, Ill., offers its nerf bars, available in two series: Standard 7000-series features black powder-coated steel brackets and zinc-plated hardware; and SS all-stainless steel 8000-series bars feature polished stainless steel tubing with stainless brackets and stainless hardware, or powder-coated stainless steel tubing with steel brackets and hardware. USE INFO #404

STAINLESS STEEL NERF BOARDS Willmore Mfg., Phoenix, presents its nerf boards made from T304 stainless steel. Custom fit, no-drill installation. For most makes of domestic and import trucks. In extruded aluminum or stainless steel top plates. Available in cab length or wheel-to-wheel applications. USE INFO #411

	TRUCK SIDE STEPS Rolling Big Power, Corona, Calif., presents its RX-3 Side Step. Cab length. For most extended full-size trucks. New mesh surround; textured black steps. Installs to existing body mounts. U.S-made. USE INFO #410

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