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2021 Mazda CX-5 Aluminum Running Boards and Steps
Aluminum Running Boards
Are you looking to install side steps on your truck, Jeep, or SUV without adding excessive weight? Then consider a set of lightweight and durable aluminum running boards! Aluminum side steps aren’t manufactured from inexpensive, poor-grade alloys. Instead, manufacturers utilize aircraft-grade materials, like 6061 T-6 aluminum! This alloy offers excellent weldability and corrosion resistance, making it ideal for automotive applications like side steps!
Lightweight aluminum steps offer several benefits over conventional carbon steel counterparts, including natural corrosion resistance and low overall weight, making for easy installations and less overall mass. This alloy is also cost-effective, with aluminum steps often coming in at costs below carbon steel steps!
Aluminum can also be finished in several coatings and textures, including polished, brushed, powder-coated, and painted. Regardless of your build style, we offer aluminum steps that’ll fit!
RealTruck’s Selection of Aluminum Running Boards
At RealTruck, we offer a wide selection of aluminum steps, including various brands, styles, lengths, step widths, and finishes.
Regarding brands, we offer side steps from all of the top manufacturers, including:
Amp Research: The original manufacturer of high-end electric running boards. Due to aluminum’s low weight and corrosion resistance, the alloy is ideal for electric steps, reducing strain on electric motors and joints. Amp Research is a RealTruck brand.
Lund: Bolster accessibility with premium Lund running boards, offering easy entry into your vehicle’s cab with their extra-wide, cab-length design. Lund is a RealTruck brand.
APS: Auto Parts Specialist, or APS for short, is a premium manufacturer of cost-effective yet quality running boards for all makes and models. The company offers aluminum boards in various styles, ranging from factory-inspired products to rugged, off-road-inspired running boards.
Go Rhino: While Go Rhino isn’t a new name in the side-step game, the company recently released its first electric, aluminum running board: the Go Rhino E1. With the door open, enjoy an extra-low and extra-wide step surface; however, with your vehicle’s door closed, the Go Rhino E1 tucks out of sight against your vehicle’s rocker panels. Go Rhino is a RealTruck brand.
Westin: Check out our selection of Westin aluminum running boards, offering unbeatable quality at cost-effective price points. Westin offers everything from factory-style molded replacement running boards to rugged, square-tube steps, all manufactured from lightweight aluminum.
Aside from brands, we offer steps in multiple configurations. Beginning at width, steps range from low-profile 2-inch-wide offerings, like APS Truck Armor Side Steps, to extra-wide 7-inch steps, like N-Fab Growler Fleet Side Steps. Other options include illumination, like Westin Molded Illuminated Running Boards, retractability, like Aries Actiontrac Powered Running Boards, and location, ranging from conventional side-mount to rear-mount, like the N-Fab Growler Rear Van Step.
Regardless of your needs, we offer a step system for you! When paired with our free shipping on most products and an on-hand team of experts, you won’t find better support than RealTruck.
Popular Aluminum Running Boards
AMP Research Power Step
These lightweight aluminum boards automatically deploy when you open your vehicle’s door and retract once closed. With a rugged aluminum construction and 600-pound weight rating, AMP Research Power Steps are some of the sleekest and strongest running boards available!
Ionic 41 Series Brite Running Boards
Ionic 41 Series boards offer sleek, factory-inspired styling and durable aluminum construction. Each order includes both boards, brackets, and all hardware necessary for installation. A polished stainless steel accent strip runs the product's perimeter for added flair.
Ionic Gladiator Black Running Boards
Stylish running boards with an extra-wide, rubberized, 5-inch step area running the entire length of the cab. Ionic Gladiator Running Boards offer easy and safe entry in all weather conditions. No drilling is required for installation on most vehicles.