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#1 ·
Do you think anyone will produce a running board like the ones on the X4 4.8? Love the look of those but not sure how they would look with the chrome accents on the wk2
 
#79 ·
Yeah I would think Mopar would release some pics anyway prior to the parts being available.


My Dealer is Williamson Jeep in Uxbridge. Lee Lawrence is the parts manager who quoted me the price.
I am out of a group buy because I've already committed to him.
Too bad. Big difference in price (I estimate $635CAD) including shipping and brokerage fees. Canadian dealers certainly know how to "maximize profits." :)
 
#82 ·
IMO all of the running boards and bars so far seem to sit too low. It makes the GC look heavy and badly proportioned. Why can't they be made to sit up higher towards the bottom of the doors (leaving clearance to open the doors of course) rather than the bottom of the lower sill? I am sure it is to do with brackets and fixing points but all the ones I have seen seem to sit about 4 inches below the bottom of the doors.
 
#87 ·
i got a response back from Just for Jeeps. He is estimating December. Still no pictures or estimate on weight for shipping costs. After waiting over 20 months, I hope they are REALLY nice.
My wife if 5'1". If Chrysler can't come through, I'll need to trade for something that does have a factory running board option.
 
#91 ·
I'm still hoping for something that looks like the BMW X5 or Mercedes GL boards, but we may all be optimistic they ever become available...
 
#92 ·
I like the looks of the BMW boards. However, they don't appear to assist in entry for height-challenged people. They are pretty much level with the bottom of the door -- which looks nice, but it's still a high step-in. I see an X6 at my work. Maybe that's only the case in that model?
 
#93 · (Edited)
I heard from my parts guy today. Now the story goes like this; Chrysler has changed up the part number because they did not like the test fit.
So apparently there is a new part now and has an October release date.
These guys, (Chrysler) sound like a bunch of monkeys.... Like how hard is it to make a set of running boards for a vehicle that is in the third model year now.
 
#95 ·
This is exactly what I want. I see the link over at Mopar Super Center now says Dec 2012 (but it might be listing the old part number).

Then I have to wait to get them over here in Aus. :(

In the mean time I can get the tow bar and front park sensors fitted.
 
#103 ·
My dealer called me today. Now he says Chrysler has pushed the date back to February for the OEM running boards. What a bunch of clowns, I've basically given up!
 
#107 ·
My dealer called me today. Now he says Chrysler has pushed the date back to February for the OEM running boards. What a bunch of clowns, I've basically given up!
This is truely disappointing and the sad part is, no one else has stepped up to manufacture an alternative so we are stuck.
 
#104 · (Edited)
I wonder, if properly done it would work to have a chrome grill painted? I might just try it. My company has all the facilities to do it.

If it has any wax remove it with a solvent.
Prep it with scotchbrite.
Paint dealer can recommend a system. (PPG is what we use).
Primer is critical.

What is the worst that could happen?
 
#109 ·
You guys should have a look at the Romik running boards. They are now available. IMO, they combine the best features and appearance of a running board and a nerf bar. And they're made of stainless steel, with a 10 year warrantee. I just got a black powder coated set, which I haven't installed yet. They look really nice.
 
#112 ·
From the site.

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Try this link, you might have to scroll down for it.

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