If someone gets another group buy going I would be in.

 

Keith has beat everyone price wise. Really wish the 100 rebate was still going on, as it looks they have gone up around 150 since the last set I bought. Looks like I will be calling him Monday to order me set for this truck.

 

I think you missed it by a month or so, I talked to him in Dec. for a friend, and there was a $100. rebate going then

 

I thought about getting those, but I like my regular ol' running boards, since I was sitting in my truck one day and some dumb chic slammed her door into my truck. I jumped out, thinking she just slammed her door into my door, but her door had a dent in it from hitting my running board. No damage to my truck. That's reason enough to keep what I have!

 

True the factory ones help with rock chips and door dings. But are in the worst place to be used as a step. As least my black oval ones are, the 6" wide chrome ones are a lot better then the appearance package ones.

 

Except that you always lack about 4" of ground clearance as compared to fold aways. I was so happy to gain that added clearance. But if you don't off road much, no biggie!

 

That's false. The running boards don't even hang down as far as the transfer case, and they're flush with the frame. You lose zero ground clearance with these.
You do, however, lose some ground clearance with the compression struts associated with taller lift kits. My compression struts took a hit recently, and my running boards never came close.

 

Called Keith and he got me an even better price as they just had a price cut to move some product! Paid 75 more then the last set I bought 4 yrs ago for my 350. Should be here Friday

 

You get those fixed yet ? Any other damage?

 

Yeah all fixed- had to replace the transmission crossmember, and the new compression struts are supposed to be here today. I've debated whether I even want to reinstall the new ones, because the ground clearance issue. I've read that they aren't even very functional- mostly for looks. It also jarred loose some kind of restraint control module that caused the engine to shut off. Had to be towed in.. Thank goodness for insurance!