Log In | Register
Skip to main content
Topic: Running Board Non-Skid (Read 249 times) previous topic - next topic
0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.
Running Board Non-Skid
The non-skid on my running boards was lookin' a little grubby. I ordered replacements from Todd. A little pricey at $71.20 but look real purdy.
jor

09 27' MB
10  Suby Forester

Re: Running Board Non-Skid
Reply #1
"The non-skid on my running boards..."

Although you might have had to trim a bit you could have sourced the same from Lowe's or Home Depot, probably at less cost! Worked well on my portable steps! My retractable electric steps still look good after 19 years of foot travel.
Steve S.
Lazy Bones & Cedar
2004 30'IB (Island Bed)
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery
Live for the day!

Re: Running Board Non-Skid
Reply #2
Quote
Although you might have had to trim a bit

I do that on the entry steps but I don't think I could have gotten the cut quite right on the running boards. I prefer the factory look there.
jor
09 27' MB
10  Suby Forester


Re: Running Board Non-Skid
Reply #4
Quote
Did you remove the old non-skid?
More...1 LikesQuote

Yes. Came off easily with a heat gun and putty knife.

I still have to replace the 1" strip on the side. I'll buy a roll of non-skid and trim it to size. Todd told me they stopped installing that piece and referred to them as "ankle rippers!"
jor
09 27' MB
10  Suby Forester

Re: Running Board Non-Skid
Reply #5
Ankle rippers they are. I chewed up my calf the week we took delivery.
Don & Dorothy
Sold our LD in June of 2023

Our boring always non-PC travel blog
Traveling Dorothy

Re: Running Board Non-Skid
Reply #6
Lazy Daze must’ve got enough complaints that they deleted the ankle ripper strip at some point.  Our 2017 does not have it.
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264

Re: Running Board Non-Skid
Reply #7
Lazy Daze must’ve got enough complaints that they deleted the ankle ripper strip at some point.  Our 2017 does not have it.

Our 2003 LD has the side strips and they have done a bit of damage to our calves over the years.
Good that the Factory finally realized how hazardous they can be.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze

 
Re: Running Board Non-Skid
Reply #8
Hi Don and Greg;  The older running board nonskid rolled over the edge and was sure to 'get you' if you tried to hit the ground without using the running board as an intermediate step.  After 23 years the grit is mostly gone, and I've painted over the step with semigloss black paint to make it look better, and further dull the carborundom sharp stuff. I don't go around barefoot anymore, so the grit is ok. I suspect the uncovered steps with any amount of water would be treacherous, along with the entry steps and the back bumper under the ladder.  The newer design should be more friendly for mis-steps.    RonB
RonB (Bostick) living in San Diego
Original owner of "Bluebelle" a '99 TKB