I have a 2014 4x4 black altitude and I am really on the fence regarding adding running boards. I don't need them for ANY practical purpose other than aesthetics. Just looking for opinions on running boards and possible brands that are preferred. If I went with them I would go black for obvious reasons
I have a line on the OEM steps but the dealer says, according to their computers, they will not fit the Summit. Has anyone actually installed the Jeep brand side bars on a Summit with or without skid plates? I do not see why they would not fit but I don't want to risk buying if they end up not fitting. You should believe the computer but who knows. The skid plates may or may not impact compatibility.
I put a set on purely for stopping people hitting my doors in car parks. Got them off ebay and are identical to the tubular items shown above, for well under half the cost over here in Australia..They can scuff your leg back if not watching yourself, but I have no dents in the doors...LOL..
I ordered the ionic running boards for my 2014 grand Cherokee limited took about 2 hrs to install my self and they look great. Ordered them from auto customs and got a great deal at $275 free shipping and no tax also ordered another set for a family member for xmas. They started at the best price of $305 but did a little back and forth and said I needed to think about it and then dropped the price to $275 they fit great and are have very little flex in them
I have a set of Aries Black 4"oval sidebars for sale - They were installed and then un-installed the same day. I was torn between chrome and black, ordered the black ones and was too impatient - It's bugging me, so I going to sell them and get the chrome!
U can install these yourself quite easily, just a few tools and some time, I took my time a couple I think including having to swap brackets as I put them in the wrong place. There is a front, middle, back bracket, all different sizes.
I just installed Mopar Tubular Side Steps on my 2015 Grand Cherokee Altitude (White). The side steps are black and provide a great compliment to the White paint job with black accent scheme.
For those interested in the Ionic boards. I found the same boards under the Steelcraft brand, they are the STX100 model. The part number (123200) is the same as the Ionics. They are cheaper than the Ionics and from what I can tell, the exact same boards. I ordered them from Autoanything (I have no affiliation with them) for under $200 shipped as they had them on sale and also had a discount code on their site. They should be arriving today so I'll provide an update when I get them installed. I plan to dip the chrome section as I'm not keen on the chrome.
I just had Romik RAL running boards installed today on my 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland High Altitude Diesel 4x4. They look great and are very sturdy. I've had Romik products before and they are really well made. What do you think?
I know this is an old thread but just now ran across it.I do have the Ionic boards on my 14 Summit but had to modify them.At the time nothing was available for the Summit.I had to cut the weld on the bracket move the plate out 3/4 inch then reweld.Then they worked.I have had them on now for 2 years and have had no problems and I am 260 lb.
Old thread I know but it really helps new members like me make the right choices when purchasing accessories. Really appreciate what all has been shared so far. Just wanted to say thanks!
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