Those of you with kids and running boards / nerf bars?
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Those of you with kids and running boards / nerf bars?
I've heard mixed things about the usefulness of running boards. But I'd like to hear from those of you with children. Are they really that helpful? Mine are young (7 and 4).
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My 81 year old Mom couldn't get into the GL without them. For me personally I don't think I have ever stepped on them, neither has my wife or other passengers.
I have the running boards and I look at them as a shield to the lower body paint job more than anything.
I have the running boards and I look at them as a shield to the lower body paint job more than anything.
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The GL I have right now does not have them. My kids are 10, 8 and 3. They can get in without them, but I think having them would be very helpful for them. The next one I am getting has them as I want the appearance package.
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Thanks folks. I think I'm going to get some. I'd love to get the running boards, but was quoted a steep $1,400 installed by my local dealership. I can get some aftermarket nerf bars for less than $400 installed. Can anyone recommend specific aftermarket nerf bars?
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Thanks for all your entries. I've decided to go with the economical option of the ones pictured above. $390 installed. I have to drive to Woodside, NY to get it done, but not bad. I will post pictures and a quick review when once I get it done.
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We did not order the running boards . Our kids are older even -my 92 y/o mother climbs in and out front seat OK.
Running boards are a hassle because your non- family unfamiliar passenger has to be told they are there -esp in the dark -or else they'll mistep getting out and sprain an ankle or muddy a pant leg .
Also , in my case, it's a tight squeeze between the driver's side and the garage wall and it would be impossible to get my legs out and step down if they were there , as I can barely squeeze in when the door is pressed up against the wall as it is.
Running boards are a hassle because your non- family unfamiliar passenger has to be told they are there -esp in the dark -or else they'll mistep getting out and sprain an ankle or muddy a pant leg .
Also , in my case, it's a tight squeeze between the driver's side and the garage wall and it would be impossible to get my legs out and step down if they were there , as I can barely squeeze in when the door is pressed up against the wall as it is.
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We did not order the running boards . Our kids are older even -my 92 y/o mother climbs in and out front seat OK.
Running boards are a hassle because your non- family unfamiliar passenger has to be told they are there -esp in the dark -or else they'll mistep getting out and sprain an ankle or muddy a pant leg .
Also , in my case, it's a tight squeeze between the driver's side and the garage wall and it would be impossible to get my legs out and step down if they were there , as I can barely squeeze in when the door is pressed up against the wall as it is.
Running boards are a hassle because your non- family unfamiliar passenger has to be told they are there -esp in the dark -or else they'll mistep getting out and sprain an ankle or muddy a pant leg .
Also , in my case, it's a tight squeeze between the driver's side and the garage wall and it would be impossible to get my legs out and step down if they were there , as I can barely squeeze in when the door is pressed up against the wall as it is.
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Agree with MKW - when driving in snow they are great snow, ice, sand/salt collectors (especially since there are no mud guards available). Also they are not easy to clean. They are however helpful for loading roof rack or box on car if you have one.
Also agree with others posts. Great for children and older or injured passengers, but not so good for their middle-aged owners :-). I don't use them and just end up getting my pants (back of thigh) dirty on side of boards getting out of car.
Also agree with others posts. Great for children and older or injured passengers, but not so good for their middle-aged owners :-). I don't use them and just end up getting my pants (back of thigh) dirty on side of boards getting out of car.
