Aries Rocker Step Running Boards

Year

2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997

Make

Ford Chevrolet Ram GMC Jeep

Model

F-150 F-150 Lightning F-250 Super Duty F-350 Super Duty

Body type

Crew Cab Pickup Other body type

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Product Overview

 

The ARIES Rocker Step Running Boards are designed for customers who want the utility of a running board with the rugged attitude of a rocker-style side step. The flat, high-clearance profile gives compatible trucks, Jeeps, and SUVs a solid step up while helping the boards stay tucked close to the vehicle. This makes them a strong choice for customers who want easier entry and exit without giving up the trail-ready appearance and ground clearance that more aggressive builds need.

The Rocker Step design gives the lower side of the vehicle a tougher, more purposeful look than a traditional tube step. Instead of hanging low below the body, these running boards mount high and tight near the rocker panels to help preserve clearance around uneven ground, rocks, ruts, and trail obstacles. Customers get a practical stepping surface for daily use along with a side profile that feels matched to outdoor, off-road, and utility-focused vehicles.

ARIES builds these running boards from high-strength carbon steel for a sturdy, work-ready feel. The double-tube layout, welded end caps, and 3 inch wide welded top plate help create a strong stepping platform with a clean, finished edge. The all-steel construction also avoids plastic step pads, giving the boards a more durable and rugged appearance from end to end.

The welded top plate provides a useful step surface while also giving the boards their distinctive rocker-style shape. This design helps customers step into the cab with more confidence while adding an extra barrier along the lower side of the vehicle. For trucks, Jeeps, and SUVs that see dirt roads, jobsite use, trail weekends, camping trips, or daily driving in rough conditions, the Rocker Step design adds function where customers need it most.

The textured black finish is built for rugged vehicle styling and regular outdoor exposure. A rust-resistant E-coat base layer is applied before the textured black powder coat finish, helping the boards resist corrosion, chips, UV exposure, and everyday wear. The textured finish also helps hide minor scratches, scuffs, and trail grime better than smoother bright-metal finishes, keeping the vehicle looking clean and purposeful.

Pre-welded vehicle-specific brackets help give the ARIES Rocker Step Running Boards added rigidity and a cleaner installed fit. Because the brackets are welded to the boards instead of bolted on separately, the step system feels more integrated and secure once installed. Each application is designed around existing vehicle mounting points for a no-drill installation on compatible vehicles, helping reduce installation time while supporting a custom-fit appearance.

Whether customers are upgrading for easier cab access, trail weekends, daily driving, work use, outdoor travel, overland-style builds, or added side protection around the rocker area, the ARIES Rocker Step Running Boards deliver rugged step function with high-clearance textured black styling. Now Available at LEER!

 


 

Features & Specifications

Product Type: Rocker step running boards

Brand: ARIES

Series: Rocker Step

Step Width: 3 Inch

Step Surface: Welded top plate

Material: High-strength carbon steel

Construction: Double-tube layout with welded end caps

Finish: Textured black powder coat

Finish Protection: E-coat base layer with textured powder coat finish

Bracket Style: Pre-welded vehicle-specific brackets

Mounting Style: High-and-tight rocker-panel installation

Installation Style: No-drill installation on compatible applications

Vehicle Fitment: Vehicle-specific truck, Jeep, and SUV applications

Functionality:

  • Provides a solid step surface for easier entry and exit on compatible vehicles.
  • Mounts high and tight to help preserve ground clearance around the rocker area.
  • Adds a rugged side profile that works well with off-road and utility-focused builds.
  • 3 inch welded top plate creates a usable stepping area without plastic step pads.
  • High-strength carbon steel construction supports regular daily and outdoor use.
  • Double-tube layout helps add strength and visual structure along the lower side of the vehicle.
  • Textured black powder coat finish helps hide minor scratches, scuffs, and trail grime.
  • Vehicle-specific pre-welded brackets support a cleaner, more rigid installed fit.

 


 

Why Choose

This product is ideal for customers who want a rugged all-steel step that combines running board access with a high-clearance rocker-style profile.

  • Helps make cab entry and exit easier for drivers and passengers.
  • Creates a tougher side appearance than many traditional running boards or tube steps.
  • High-and-tight mounting helps maintain clearance for trail and outdoor use.
  • All-steel construction gives the boards a stronger, more purpose-built appearance.
  • Welded top plates provide step function without relying on separate plastic pads.
  • Textured black finish coordinates easily with wheels, bumpers, racks, grille guards, and lighting.
  • Pre-welded brackets help improve rigidity and simplify vehicle-specific installation.
  • Strong choice for customers building around work, trail, overland, daily driving, or adventure use.

 


 

What's Included

  • ARIES Rocker Step Running Boards
  • Running boards sold as a pair, when applicable
  • Pre-welded vehicle-specific mounting brackets, when included
  • Vehicle-specific mounting hardware, when included
  • Installation instructions

Note: Confirm included components before installation.

 


 

Installation Notes

  • Designed for vehicle-specific installation on compatible truck, Jeep, and SUV applications.
  • Confirm vehicle year, make, model, cab configuration, trim level, and rocker-panel equipment before ordering.
  • Compatible applications are designed to use existing mounting locations 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.

 


 

Warranty Information

ARIES Warranty

ARIES Rocker Step running boards are commonly backed by limited lifetime warranty coverage against defects, 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.

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