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Are running boards flex?

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by Rski85, Feb 10, 2018.

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Are they supposed flex or bend a little when you put your weight on them ?

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Depends on what you had for breakfast.

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Well I'm 6'1 at 240 so I'm not a small guy.

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240lbs is not a lot of weight for them, make sure the bolts at the brackets are tight, if they’re not that can cause some flexing

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They are tight for sure. From what I read some flex is normal, my running boards only have 3 brackets per board. I'm thinking about getting an extra one per side

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