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I'm speechless every time I see that truck. Amazing work right there sir. Looking slick
Time to start working on Big Ed again.
- Thread starter Darrin Tosh
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GOOSE
Happy IDI'er
They look really good, Darrin. I'd swap out my Dee Zee running boards for something similar to that in a heartbeat.
Nice work Darrin.
Heath
Heath
Dsl_Dog_Treat
I lost my face to the jaws of a poodle
It's getting an idi swap this weekend.
And a hydro boost upgrade.
And a hydro boost upgrade.
sle2115
NRA LIFE MEMBER
What color IDI? Pink has already been done!!! lmaoIt's getting an idi swap this weekend.
And a hydro boost upgrade.
Dsl_Dog_Treat
I lost my face to the jaws of a poodle
It'll be blue this time Scott. Apparently pink isn't Darrins favorite color.
What brand are those boards, and how do they mount to the truck? Are they body-mount or frame-mount?
Forgive the questions, but I've been looking for a set of running boards that mount to the frame, have a large step area (i.e. not tubes), and can hold a good bit of weight...
In any event, looking very good
Forgive the questions, but I've been looking for a set of running boards that mount to the frame, have a large step area (i.e. not tubes), and can hold a good bit of weight...
In any event, looking very good
icanfixall
Official GMM hand model
Always great to see pics that show off something nice. Darrin you really have done some work this year. I like the boards and the fit. Sure hope they are not slipperly when a wet shoe steps on them.. That would be my luck doing what you have done. For a moment I thought your comment about plowing snow was with Big Ed.. Then I figured it out. I'm sure Ed would do it but thats not its design is it...
Dsl_Dog_Treat
I lost my face to the jaws of a poodle
Tim if memory serves correct I think they're Ranch Hand.
Darrin Tosh
IDI Hound
What brand are those boards, and how do they mount to the truck? Are they body-mount or frame-mount?
Forgive the questions, but I've been looking for a set of running boards that mount to the frame, have a large step area (i.e. not tubes), and can hold a good bit of weight...
In any event, looking very good
Correct they are Ranch Hand Boards, same company that makes the big ass front and rear Bumpers. http://www.ranchhand.com/
I pulled them off a Truck that I got from Texas.
These mount directly to the frame and don't touch the body. I had them welded to the frame. I had to remove the farthest back brace to cut around the Side Pipes but they are still very sturdy and well built, and from what I gather, pretty expensive. I was fortunate enough to get them for free but I have about $400.00 invested into sand blasting, rock guarding, painting, welding, and installing them. For the protection that it offers the truck it is well worth the effort and money.
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Darrin Tosh
IDI Hound
Always great to see pics that show off something nice. Darrin you really have done some work this year. I like the boards and the fit. Sure hope they are not slipperly when a wet shoe steps on them.. That would be my luck doing what you have done. For a moment I thought your comment about plowing snow was with Big Ed.. Then I figured it out. I'm sure Ed would do it but thats not its design is it...
Thanks Gary, It is diamond plate tread and the Rock Guard adds some texture so it should be not too slippery when wet.
For Plowing,.Yea that is what Droopy is for!
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Darrin Tosh
IDI Hound
Black Please!!!!!!!
cant see the oil dripping that way,..
Actually Big Ed is at Rons for the Hydro Boost upgrade, and new front brakes. I have had the Booster for a couple years just haven't made it a priority to get it installed, but after a couple of panic stops last year it is tome to get it done!
So Thanks Ron for getting this done for me!
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It's getting an idi swap this weekend.
And a hydro boost upgrade.
An N/A IDI, right? Out of an IH with the 2800 rpm governor
Good news and bad news...good news is, it sounds like exactly what I'm looking for
but, looking at the website, it doesn't look like they make that style anymore. All they have now are "traditional" steps and something that they call "running steps" that don't look to have much step area at all: http://www.ranchhand.com/products/stepsAre your steps aluminum or steel?
I'm trying to get something that my dad can use to get into the truck...which means I need something that mounts directly to the frame, has a wide step area (he has mobility issues), and can safely handle 400 lbs. So far, easier said than done...
Thank you again
sle2115
NRA LIFE MEMBER
You will love the hydroboost! Does wonders for your brakes...mine are very usable, yet have amazing stopping power!
