Raptor 2019+ Ranger Crew Cab Blk Cab Length Rt Steps

Ford Ranger Running Boards and Side Steps: How to Choose

This guide is for Ford Ranger owners choosing a step into the cab: a full-length running board, a drop step or a nerf bar. The choice comes down to your Ranger's years and cab first, then the kind of step surface you want.

What to check first on your Ranger

  • Years. Our vehicle pages split the current Ranger into 2019-2023 and 2024-2026. Several titles below read 2019+, and one Raptor running board is titled 2019-2023 only. Match the years in the title to your truck.
  • Cab. Steps are cut to the cab length they are listed for, so the cab matters more than anything else. Raptor's fitment notes are explicit: its Crew Cab RT Steps (RTS10FD) fit only the SuperCrew Cab (four full-size doors), and its 5" running boards below fit only the SuperCab (two full-size front doors and two smaller rear doors). Count your doors before you order.
  • Titles without a vehicle. Two of the steps below have titles that name no vehicle. Our fitment table on each product page lists the Ranger years they are matched to; read it before you buy.

Running boards, drop steps or nerf bars

The makers describe three shapes. Running boards give a full-length step below the door opening. Raptor's RT steps use an angled drop step mounted to the rocker panel. Nerf bars, in N-Fab's words, are tubular steps mounted to the rocker panel, typically with a step pad at each door; side step bars such as Carr's also mount to the rocker panel. A step sits low on the truck in slush and road salt all winter, so read how each maker describes its finish. For a broader comparison, see Running boards vs nerf bars vs power steps.

Side steps and drop steps

  • Carr LD Step, XM3 Polished, Pair (114502): a polished two-piece side step bar set. Carr says the LD step gives easier access to the vehicle thanks to a wider and deeper stepping surface that extends further than its other steps. The title names no vehicle, so check the fitment table for your year and cab.
  • Raptor Magnum RT Gen 2 Drop Steps, Black Textured Alloy Steel (GTS10FD): Raptor calls these the 2.0 version of its original RT Drop Steps, 30% longer and wider, with a slotted step area for traction in any weather. The kit includes driver and passenger boards, brackets and hardware. The title names no vehicle or cab; confirm both on the product page.
  • Raptor 2019+ Ranger Crew Cab Black Cab Length RT Steps: the original RT step, with a diamond tread step plate, 10-gauge steel and a 3-stage black powder coat. Raptor lists a quick no-drill install and a step rated for 500 lbs, and notes it fits only the SuperCrew Cab. Driver and passenger boards, brackets and hardware are included.

Running boards and nerf bars

Shop by Ranger and by brand

Start from the page for your truck: Running Boards for 2019-2023 Ford Ranger or Running Boards for 2024-2026 Ford Ranger. On a 2024-or-newer Ranger, the RT Steps and N-Fab nerf bars above are titled 2019+; confirm your year and cab with the vehicle selector. To browse by type, see Truck Running Boards and Truck Steps: Nerf Bars & Side Steps. By brand: Carr Nerf & Step Bars, Raptor Series Running Boards and Raptor Series Nerf & Step Bars.

Each product page lists the years, makes and models it fits. Use the vehicle selector to confirm your year and cab; we ship across Canada and prices are in Canadian dollars.

FAQ

Will a step for a 2019-2023 Ranger fit a 2024 Ranger?

Only if the title covers it. Our vehicle pages treat the 2024-2026 Ranger separately. The Raptor running boards (RAP2203-0251BT) are titled 2019-2023 only, while the Raptor RT Steps and the N-Fab nerf bars are titled 2019+. Confirm with the vehicle selector.

Does it matter if my Ranger is a SuperCab or a SuperCrew?

Yes. Steps are cut to the cab length they are listed for. Raptor states its Crew Cab RT Steps (RTS10FD) fit only the SuperCrew Cab with four full-size doors, and its RAP2203-0251BT running boards only the SuperCab.

Running board, drop step or nerf bar?

A running board gives a full-length step below the door opening. Raptor's RT steps use an angled drop step. A nerf bar is a tubular step, typically with a step pad at each door. Pick the surface you find easiest to use, then match years and cab.

Do these steps need drilling?

Raptor lists a quick no-drill install for the RT Steps. For the other steps in this guide, check the product page.

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