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Originally Posted by ursus
I just found that one of the driver's side running board support brackets is cracked and breaking loose. I need to replace that bracket but first the running board has to come off. This is not something I have done before.
If I remove the body bolts on that side, remove the bolts securing the running board to the front and rear fenders, the steering column from its mount on the dash, and remove the four bolts holding the running board to the brackets, will I be able to slide out the running board after raising the body slightly? Am I missing any other details? Thanks!
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I encountered the same problem today, but fortunately I am disassembling the whole car. Both front brackets are broken at the top frame rivet, and both have been welded in place without good results. I would like very much to remove the brackets and properly re-weld the breaks, but that spot is always going to receive the most stress on the whole running board system. In a related matter, both of my boards have a serious belly in them from heavy drivers entering and leaving the cab. They are replacements, not original, and in pretty decent shape otherwise. I can probably re-straighten them, but does anyone know of a technique for adding strength short of welding on a length of 2 x 2 angle iron?