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Old 10-25-2023, 01:03 PM   #1
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Running boards?

AAA damaged the running boards on my SMB '95 Ram B3500. I'm having a rather difficult time finding replacements.
Sportsmobile recommend I contact Field Van. But they've been less than helpful. Never returning calls.
Anyone have better suggestions?
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Old 10-25-2023, 04:22 PM   #2
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Please post a bunch of photos and we'll do our best.

In the meantime call SMB Texas and SMB Indiana.
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Old 10-26-2023, 09:04 AM   #3
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Sorry for your running board issues. Believe it or not - try, Amazon - "Pick'n'Pull" yards - Rock Auto - Google length -year of van - style of boards, and maybe someone on this forum will have a pair taking up space in their garage. Good luck !
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Old 10-28-2023, 11:25 AM   #4
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Those are generic 1990s aftermarket running boards. Nothing SMB unique about them. Look like DeeZee brand. That style is likely long gone for trying to match with new units.

Image search Google for DeeZee running boards and take your pick from something made 30 years after your ol Dodge.
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Old 10-28-2023, 01:02 PM   #5
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I think they look a lot like DeeZee running boards too. I think Black Horse makes a copy of them, like this https://a.co/d/fINwtZf
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Old 10-31-2023, 04:27 PM   #6
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I have very similar ones on my E250. "Side Rider" brand, but I'm sure that company is long gone. One of mine also has a kink in it from getting hung up on something.
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Old 11-02-2023, 10:12 AM   #7
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Honestly, just ditch the running boards.
I bought my 97 Ford in 2012 and the first thing I did was remove those same boards and have never regretted it. I did leave the parts drilled into the front wheel wells to act as a mud flap.
Removing the boards and sizing up the tires increased the ground clearance so I don’t have to worry so much about rough dirt roads.
Plus I think the van looks a LOT better without them.
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Old 11-02-2023, 12:37 PM   #8
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Look up carr hoop steps, a Sportsmobile standard that can be used in riders or side door....
They look way better, can have better clearance, and are durable...


In days gone by, we did a bit of offroading with a couple friends that had similar running boards to yours....They got removed
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