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Running Boards, Step Bars & Nerf Bars
Truck running boards and side steps, and the brackets that mount them — Raptor, Iron Cross, AMP Research and more. Shipped to every province, priced in CAD.
The step is only useful where your foot naturally lands. Measure from the ground to the rocker panel before choosing, and account for any lift: on a raised truck a factory-height board can sit exactly where your shin does, which is worse than no board at all. Cab-length boards suit a crew cab with passengers; a shorter step keeps a tighter approach angle for anything that leaves pavement.
Surface matters in a Canadian winter. A moulded step pad sheds slush and grips a wet trunk; a polished tube looks better in the dry and is treacherous under ice. Powder-coated steel takes abuse; aluminum and stainless resist road salt for longer.
Most listings here carry verified vehicle fitment, so you can filter to your own year, make and model rather than guessing from a part number.
Full-length or short step? Our running board guide weighs access against ground clearance, and what winter does to each.
Common questions
How do you choose running boards for a truck?
Start with the cab: boards are sold by cab and body configuration, so that narrows the list before style does. Then decide between a full-length board and a shorter step by how often you carry passengers in the rear.
What is the difference between a running board and a side step?
A running board runs the length of the cab and gives a continuous surface. A side step covers only the door area, weighs less and leaves more of the rocker panel clear.
Are powered running boards worth it?
They tuck away when the doors close, which helps clearance and keeps the board out of road spray. The trade is a motor and wiring to maintain, which matters more in a salt climate.
What finish lasts best on running boards?
Powder-coated steel and anodised aluminum both hold up; the failure point is usually the mounting hardware rather than the board. Stainless fasteners are worth looking for on any board sold for winter use.
