New Cybertruck Side Steps / Running Boards

[Mark V]

I have seen many running boards available. There are a few different designs, but not many and, like many products available for the Cybertruck, most appear to be from the same manufacturer sold by many different companies. I have been debating these few different ones as my wife is short and chronically ill with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Getting up into the CT, even in entry mode can be difficult.
A few days ago, I came across these on Amazon.
https://a.co/d/5T7b5QZ
I bought them a couple days ago and they were on sale for $248. I got them yesterday and installed the passenger front first to see if they worked for the wife. Once they got her seal of approval, I put them all on.
As you can see below, they do not cover the jack points. I showed both the back and the front(that is the order of the photos).
So far, I am pretty happy with them. I also tested to see if my dog could get in without them being in the way and it worked fine. She jumped in over them but used it to step down out of the car.
I know it's not everyone's style, but I like them so far. Just another option for all to consider.

 

[ChiTownCT]

Those are an acquired taste I must say, not for me.. I do like that you can access lift points, unlike mine that I have to take off every tire rotation..

 

[Mark V]

Those are an acquired taste I must say, not for me.. I do like that you can access lift points, unlike mine that I have to take off every tire rotation..

Agreed. I was not sure if I would like them or not. The one thing I do like is they they give a slightly wider spot for the person's foot to rest when stepping on it.

 

[gtgarner]

I have seen many running boards available. There are a few different designs, but not many and, like many products available for the Cybertruck, most appear to be from the same manufacturer sold by many different companies. I have been debating these few different ones as my wife is short and chronically ill with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Getting up into the CT, even in entry mode can be difficult.
A few days ago, I came across these on Amazon.
https://a.co/d/5T7b5QZ
I bought them a couple days ago and they were on sale for $248. I got them yesterday and installed the passenger front first to see if they worked for the wife. Once they got her seal of approval, I put them all on.
As you can see below, they do not cover the jack points. I showed both the back and the front(that is the order of the photos).
So far, I am pretty happy with them. I also tested to see if my dog could get in without them being in the way and it worked fine. She jumped in over them but used it to step down out of the car.
I know it's not everyone's style, but I like them so far. Just another option for all to consider.

You step that far forward (on that step) when you get in?

 

[Mark V]

You step that far forward (on that step) when you get in?

Yes.
I was concerned about the same thing, but it was fine.
On the driver's side, I put my left foot on the step and swing my right leg in.
It was quite natural when I tested it out.
The step has a textured surface, so I think it will grip fine in wet conditions as well.

 

[eSteve]

Saw these on Amazon as well and saved it to my short list. Good to see your review because I have the same reservations as some of the others here.

 

[henchman24]

My shins hurt just looking at these pictures.

 

[Mark V]

Saw these on Amazon as well and saved it to my short list. Good to see your review because I have the same reservations as some of the others here.

Amazon's return policy is one of the big reasons I ordered them. I figured if they did not work, they would be easy to send back.
So far, I am satisfied with them, but it's only been 2d, so we will see.

 

[Mark V]

My shins hurt just looking at these pictures.

I don't think it's any worse than any other running boards. They all stick out a bit. So far, my shins are fine.

 

[henchman24]

I don't think it's any worse than any other running boards. They all stick out a bit. So far, my shins are fine.

I was just making a joke. In my experience, I hit my shins less on full running boards than steps like these (and the shape!!)... but I won't pretend that I'm not clumsy.

 

[Mark V]

I was just making a joke. In my experience, I hit my shins less on full running boards than steps like these (and the shape!!)... but I won't pretend that I'm not clumsy.

Yeah. I understood, but I also think it's a valid concern. I am sure the shape made to mimic the CT silhouette. I would have been just as happy with a more rectangular shape, but so far so good.

 

[CTOmaha]

Good choice - I see that your CT underside is black, mine is golden color. Wonder why that is?

 

[Mark V]

Good choice - I see that your CT underside is black, mine is golden color. Wonder why that is?

No idea. Maybe when they were made. IIRC, my truck was made in March or April.

 

[henchman24]

Good choice - I see that your CT underside is black, mine is golden color. Wonder why that is?

They switched up the coatings near the beginning of the year.

 

[Mark V]

They switched up the coatings near the beginning of the year.

Is the gold or black newer?