Steelcraft PowerGlide Retractable Running Board is designed for customers who want premium powered step access with a clean, modern side profile. This retractable running board system automatically deploys when the vehicle door opens and retracts when the door closes, giving compatible trucks and SUVs a lower step point only when it is needed. The result is a convenient entry and exit upgrade that keeps the vehicle looking sleek when the boards are tucked away.
Powered retractable running boards are especially useful for taller vehicles, lifted trucks, work trucks, family vehicles, and daily drivers that need easier cab access. When the step deploys, it creates a more comfortable footing point for drivers and passengers. When it retracts, the board helps preserve ground clearance and keeps the lower side of the vehicle cleaner than many fixed step designs.
Steelcraft builds the PowerGlide boards with extruded aluminum step boards for a strong, weight-conscious structure. The black powder-coated finish gives the system a clean, rugged appearance that pairs well with factory trim, black wheels, bed covers, racks, bumpers, mud flaps, lighting, and other exterior accessories. The textured anti-slip step surface helps customers feel more secure when stepping in and out during rain, snow, mud, dirt, and everyday driving conditions.
The automatic motorized operation helps make the PowerGlide system feel more refined than a traditional running board. Customers do not have to manually lower a step or work around a fixed board that always remains visible. The step deploys for access, then retracts back under the vehicle after use, helping combine convenience, clearance, and exterior styling in one upgrade.
Integrated LED lighting on select models helps illuminate the step area when the boards deploy. This is useful for customers entering or exiting the vehicle in dark driveways, parking lots, garages, campsites, job sites, and low-light work areas. Obstruction detection helps pause board movement if something blocks the step path, adding a practical safety feature for passengers, gear, pets, and daily use.
Steelcraft PowerGlide Retractable Running Board applications are vehicle-specific and are designed with custom-fit mounting support for compatible vehicles. Confirmed kits include motorized step assemblies, mounting brackets, and wiring components needed for installation. This vehicle-specific approach helps the finished setup look cleaner and helps the system operate the way customers expect.
Whether customers are upgrading for lifted vehicle access, daily driving, family use, work trucks, travel, towing support, or a cleaner modern side profile, Steelcraft PowerGlide Retractable Running Board delivers automatic step convenience, anti-slip footing, and sleek retractable styling. Now Available at LEER!
Features & Specifications
Product Type: Retractable running board
Brand: Steelcraft
Series: PowerGlide
Vehicle Fitment: Vehicle-specific truck and SUV applications
Mounting Location: Driver side and passenger side rocker-panel area
Step Board Material: Extruded aluminum
Finish: Black powder coat
Step Surface: Textured anti-slip step surface
Operation: Automatic powered deploy and retract function
Lighting: Integrated LED lighting on select models
Safety Feature: Obstruction detection
Warranty: 3 year limited warranty
Functionality:
- Automatically deploys when the vehicle door opens for easier entry and exit.
- Retracts when the door closes to help maintain a clean lower-side profile.
- Helps improve cab access for taller vehicles, lifted trucks, daily drivers, and work vehicles.
- Textured anti-slip step surface helps support more confident footing.
- Extruded aluminum step board construction helps balance strength with reduced weight.
- Integrated LED lighting on select models helps improve step visibility in low-light conditions.
- Obstruction detection helps pause operation when the step path is blocked.
- Vehicle-specific mounting support helps create a cleaner finished installation.
Why Choose
This product is ideal for customers who want automatic step access with a sleek retractable design, anti-slip footing, and vehicle-specific fitment support.
- Makes entry and exit easier on compatible trucks and SUVs.
- Retractable design keeps the boards hidden when they are not needed.
- Powered operation adds premium convenience for drivers and passengers.
- Anti-slip step surface helps support everyday confidence in changing weather.
- Black finish pairs well with factory trim and common aftermarket accessories.
- Strong choice for lifted vehicles, work trucks, family vehicles, and travel builds.
- Helps preserve a cleaner exterior profile compared with fixed running boards.
- Vehicle-specific applications help the system look more finished once installed.
What's Included
- Steelcraft PowerGlide Retractable Running Board system
- Motorized step assemblies, when included for the selected application
- Vehicle-specific mounting brackets, when included
- Mounting hardware, when included
- Wiring components, when included
- Installation guide, when included
Note: Confirm included components before installation.
Installation Notes
- Designed for vehicle-specific installation on compatible truck and SUV applications.
- Confirm vehicle year, make, model, trim, cab configuration, door configuration, and rocker-panel equipment before ordering.
- No-drill installation is supported on confirmed applications.
- Powered running board installation may require wiring, module placement, bracket alignment, board positioning, and final hardware tightening.
Buyer is responsible for use in accordance with applicable vehicle, road, off-road, towing, racing, and local laws.
Warranty Information
Steelcraft 3 Year Limited Warranty
Steelcraft PowerGlide Retractable Running Board applications include a 3 year limited warranty for qualifying defects under normal use.
Warranty coverage typically excludes improper installation, misuse, modifications, electrical issues, overloading, tampering, impact damage outside warranty terms, road hazards, wear from normal use, labor, freight, inconvenience, consequential damages, or non-compliant use. Proof of purchase may be required for warranty claims.
