Raptor Series Tread Step Running Boards

 

The Raptor Series Tread Step Running Boards are designed for customers who want dependable cab access with a rugged tread-style appearance and clean everyday usability. The 5 inch wide stepping surface gives compatible trucks and SUVs a practical place to enter and exit the cab while keeping the lower side profile sleek, modern, and easy to match with factory styling. With aircraft-grade aluminum construction, a textured black finish, and full-length tread-style step pads, these running boards deliver useful step function with a more aggressive look than a smooth running board.

The Tread Step design is a strong choice for customers who want a step that feels more rugged without moving into a bulky drop-step or rock-slider style. The tread-style surface gives the boards a tougher appearance while still maintaining a low-profile running board shape. This makes them a good fit for daily drivers, work trucks, towing setups, family vehicles, outdoor-use SUVs, and lightly modified builds that need easier access without an oversized side step.

Raptor Series builds these running boards from strong, lightweight, corrosion-resistant aircraft-grade aluminum. This construction helps reduce rust concerns while keeping the boards durable enough for regular use in rain, snow, road grime, dirt, and daily outdoor exposure. The black textured finish gives the boards a clean, rugged look that coordinates naturally with black trim, wheels, mud flaps, grille guards, bumpers, bed covers, racks, and other exterior accessories.

The full-length tread-style step pads are one of the key advantages of the Tread Step design. Instead of limiting foot placement to small isolated pads, the running boards provide a longer usable stepping surface across the door area. This helps support confident entry and exit in everyday conditions, especially when footwear is wet, muddy, dusty, or covered with snow.

Matching rugged-style tread end caps help protect the ends of the boards while giving the product a more finished appearance from front to rear. The end cap design complements the tread surface and helps the running boards look complete once installed. For customers who want a side step with a slightly more aggressive personality than an oval or sport-style board, the Tread Step design delivers a strong visual upgrade.

The Slide Track bracket system gives the running boards added installation flexibility on compatible applications. Customers can fine-tune the board position for access, appearance, and alignment with the vehicle's lower body. Vehicle-specific brackets and hardware are included when applicable, and supported applications are designed to bolt to factory mounting points without drilling.

Whether customers are upgrading for easier cab access, daily driving, work truck use, family travel, towing support, outdoor use, or a rugged tread-style side profile, the Raptor Series Tread Step Running Boards deliver lightweight aluminum step function with full-length tread traction and textured black styling. Now Available at LEER!

 

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Features & Specifications

Product Type: Running Boards

Brand: Raptor Series

Series: Tread Step Slide Track Running Boards

Step Width: 5 Inch

Step Length: Cab length

Material: Aircraft-grade aluminum

Finish: Textured black powder coat

Step Surface: Full-length slip-resistant tread-style step pads

End Caps: Matching rugged-style tread end caps

Mounting System: Slide Track bracket system

Mounting Location: Rocker panel

Weight Rating: 400 lbs per side on listed applications

Installation Style: No-drill installation on supported applications

Vehicle Fitment: Vehicle-specific truck and SUV applications

Warranty: Limited lifetime structural warranty with 10-year finish warranty

Functionality:

• Provides a 5 inch stepping surface for easier entry and exit.
• Adds a rugged tread-style running board profile to compatible trucks and SUVs.
• Full-length slip-resistant step pads give drivers and passengers flexible foot placement.
• Aircraft-grade aluminum construction helps reduce weight while resisting corrosion.
• Textured black finish pairs well with factory trim, wheels, bumpers, racks, mud flaps, and other exterior accessories.
• Matching tread end caps help protect the board ends and complete the finished appearance.
• Slide Track bracket system helps fine-tune board positioning on compatible applications.
• No-drill rocker-panel installation helps simplify the upgrade on supported vehicles.

 

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Why Choose

This product is ideal for customers who want a rugged tread-style running board with full-length step coverage, lightweight aluminum construction, and no-drill vehicle-specific installation.

• Helps make cab entry and exit easier for drivers and passengers.
• Gives compatible trucks and SUVs a tougher lower-side appearance than many smooth running boards.
• 5 inch step width provides practical access without an oversized profile.
• Full-length tread-style pads offer more usable footing than small isolated step pads.
• Aluminum construction helps reduce rust and corrosion concerns.
• Textured black finish coordinates easily with popular truck and SUV exterior upgrades.
• Adjustable Slide Track system helps customers fine-tune the installed board position.
• Strong choice for daily drivers, work trucks, family vehicles, tow vehicles, outdoor builds, and clean exterior upgrades.

 

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What's Included

• Raptor Series Tread Step Running Boards
• Driver and passenger side running boards
• Vehicle-specific mounting brackets, when included
• Slide Track bracket system components, when included
• Mounting hardware, when included
• Installation instructions, when included

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.
• Supported applications bolt to factory mounting points with no drilling required.
• Installation may require bracket positioning, running board adjustment, step clearance checks, 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

Raptor Series Warranty

Raptor Series Tread Step Running Boards are commonly backed by limited lifetime manufacturer warranty coverage on workmanship and structure, with 10-year limited manufacturer warranty coverage on the black textured finish. Warranty coverage applies to qualifying defects when the product is properly installed, maintained, and used according to the provided instructions.

Warranty coverage typically excludes improper installation, misuse, product modification, accidents, road hazard damage, gravel or debris damage, product neglect, scratches during use, use beyond recommended capacities, failure to follow care instructions, labor costs, removal costs, installation costs, shipping charges, inconvenience, consequential damage, or non-compliant use. Proof of purchase may be required for warranty claims.