Aries RidgeStep 6-1/2" Running Boards

 

The ARIES RidgeStep 6-1/2 Inch Running Boards are designed for customers who want a tough, work-ready running board with a wide step surface and a rugged all-steel appearance. The 6-1/2 inch flat profile gives compatible trucks and SUVs a comfortable stepping area while keeping the side profile strong, clean, and practical. With an angular shape and textured black powder coat finish, these running boards pair well with work trucks, off-road builds, tow vehicles, fleet vehicles, and daily drivers that need dependable side access.

The RidgeStep design focuses on strength and traction without unnecessary trim pieces. Instead of using plastic step pads, these running boards use stamped steel treads built directly into the board surface. That gives customers a long-lasting step area designed for regular foot traffic, changing weather, jobsite use, outdoor travel, and daily entry and exit.

ARIES builds the RidgeStep with high-strength all-steel construction and no plastic parts, giving the boards a solid, no-nonsense feel along the lower side of the vehicle. The flat 6-1/2 inch width provides a stable stepping platform for drivers and passengers, while the angular design gives the vehicle a tougher, more defined side profile. This makes the RidgeStep a strong choice for customers who want a running board that looks as practical as it feels.

The textured black powder coat finish helps hide minor scratches, grime, and regular-use marks better than a bright or polished surface. A dual-layer E-coat and powder coat finish helps support corrosion resistance, making these running boards a practical option for vehicles that see rain, mud, dirt roads, snow, road grime, and frequent outdoor exposure. Welded steel end caps complete the design with a durable finished edge that matches the board's heavy-duty look.

The stamped steel tread pattern is one of the key advantages of the RidgeStep design. It gives customers a non-skid stepping surface without relying on separate plastic pads that can wear, crack, or interrupt the all-steel appearance. The tread surface also reinforces the product's work-truck personality, making the boards feel purpose-built for customers who use their vehicles every day.

ARIES designs RidgeStep running boards around vehicle-specific applications and the VersaTrac mounting system. This system helps position the boards properly along compatible vehicles and supports a clean installed appearance. No-drill installation is supported on vehicle-specific applications, and heavy-duty powder-coated steel mounting brackets are used when included with the selected application.

Whether customers are upgrading for work truck access, daily driving, towing support, fleet use, trail weekends, outdoor travel, or a tougher side profile, the ARIES RidgeStep 6-1/2 Inch Running Boards deliver wide all-steel step function with rugged textured black styling. Now Available at LEER!

 

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Features & Specifications

Product Type: Running Boards

Brand: ARIES

Series: RidgeStep

Step Width: 6-1/2 Inch

Step Profile: Flat running board profile

Material: High-strength all-steel construction

Finish: Textured black powder coat

Finish Protection: Dual-layer E-coat and powder coat finish

Step Surface: Stamped steel treads

End Caps: Welded steel end caps

Mounting System: VersaTrac mounting system

Installation Style: No-drill vehicle-specific installation on compatible applications

Vehicle Fitment: Vehicle-specific truck and SUV applications

Functionality:

• Provides a wide 6-1/2 inch stepping surface for easier entry and exit.
• Adds a rugged all-steel running board look along the lower side of compatible vehicles.
• Stamped steel treads create a non-skid step surface for daily use.
• All-steel construction eliminates separate plastic step pads.
• Textured black finish helps hide minor scratches, grime, and regular-use marks.
• Dual-layer E-coat and powder coat finish supports corrosion resistance.
• VersaTrac mounting system helps support a clean vehicle-specific installation.
• Works well for work trucks, tow vehicles, fleet vehicles, outdoor builds, and daily drivers.

 

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Why Choose

This product is ideal for customers who want a wide, all-steel running board with rugged styling, long-lasting tread design, and dependable vehicle-specific fitment.

• Helps make cab entry and exit easier for drivers and passengers.
• Creates a tougher side profile than many smooth or plastic-trimmed running boards.
• 6-1/2 inch flat step width gives customers a comfortable stepping platform.
• Stamped steel treads provide traction without separate plastic step pads.
• All-steel construction gives the boards a strong, work-ready feel.
• Textured black finish coordinates easily with wheels, bumpers, grille guards, racks, and other accessories.
• Welded steel end caps help complete the board with a durable finished appearance.
• Strong choice for customers who want step function, durability, and rugged style in one upgrade.

 

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What's Included

• ARIES RidgeStep 6-1/2 Inch Running Boards
• Running boards sold as a pair, when applicable
• VersaTrac mounting brackets, when included
• Heavy-duty powder-coated steel mounting brackets, when included
• Vehicle-specific mounting hardware, when included
• Installation instructions

Note: Confirm included components before installation.

 

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Installation Notes

• Designed for vehicle-specific installation on compatible truck and SUV applications.
• Confirm vehicle year, make, model, cab configuration, trim level, and rocker-panel equipment before ordering.
• Compatible applications use the VersaTrac mounting system for no-drill installation.
• Installation may require bracket positioning, running board alignment, and final hardware tightening.

Buyer is responsible for use in accordance with applicable vehicle, road, off-road, towing, racing, and local laws.

 

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Warranty Information

ARIES Warranty

ARIES RidgeStep running boards are commonly backed by a limited lifetime warranty with three-year finish coverage and one-year parts coverage. Warranty coverage applies to qualifying defects in materials, workmanship, and finish when the product is properly installed and used according to the provided instructions.

Warranty coverage typically excludes improper installation, misuse, modifications, overloading, tampering, impact damage outside warranty terms, normal wear, finish damage from improper care, or non-compliant use. Proof of purchase may be required for warranty claims.