Side Step Bars Add Safety and Convenience for Boarding Your Vehicle

Side step bars, also known as running boards, are a narrow step fitted under the side doors of a car or truck. They assist in entry, especially into higher vehicles such as trucks or SUVs, and can also used for aesthetics on vehicles that would not otherwise require such apparatus. The first running boards predate automobiles and were installed on horse drawn carriages as early as the 17th century.

In the early 20th century, most automobiles were equipped with running boards of some type. Their necessity was precipitated by the fact that these early cars were designed with a narrow, high body bolted to the chassis, creating a much higher ground clearance than today's vehicles. A running board served as a convenient step to the vehicle's cabin and was considered a standard feature for many years.

During the 1920s and 1930s, car design was evolving rapidly to become more sleek, aerodynamic and lower to the ground, and the need for running boards was all but eliminated. The first automobile designed without running boards was the 1936 Cord, and this accessory soon fell into obsolescence in the years to come.  Automotive history has, however, come full circle. Today, large trucks and SUVs have brought about a resurgence of side step bars. Many heavier vehicles come with these already installed, but large tires and aftermarket modifications such as lift-kits make such augmentation nearly indispensable.  If you need to bring a step-stool along to climb into your vehicle, you need to come see us at Mobile Installation Services so that we may help remedy that condition.

Mobile Installation Services offers Dee Zee running boards and side steps of various configurations.  Available for most trucks in many different styles and finishes, Dee Zee has been a staple brand in the truck accessory market since 1977.  Some of the biggest names in the automotive industry utilize Dee Zee as their Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of choice, and their trusted, reliable and aesthetically pleasing products have carried over into the vast world of aftermarket consumer options. Not only do side step bars make it easier to get in and out of taller vehicles, but they provide a greater measure of convenience and boarding safety for the elderly and children. Let our expert staff and experienced installers show you how to step up in style!