If getting into your Chrysler Aspen truck is somewhat of a challenge sometimes, a good set of Chrysler Aspen running boards will definitely help overcome that problem. Running boards offer a sure platform on which to stand, and will keep road debris off of your rocker panels and lower doors, protecting your finish from unforeseen damage. The added benefit, of course, is that they right set of Chrysler Aspen running boards will really set your ride apart visually from the rest of the trucks on your block.

Although the use of running boards on cars eventually waned after World War II when vehicles became lower and sleeker, they have remained popular on trucks as an aftermarket accessory for their utility and good looks. Most Chrysler Aspen running boards differ from nerf bars in that they offer a wider, flat platform on which to stand, and they tend to offer more protection to the sides of your truck from the elements than many nerf bars can. That being said, they tend to be more popular with street-driven trucks than those that are taken off road due to their styling and lighter-duty construction.

Q: What are side steps? Why buy sidesteps?
A: Aside from their stylish good looks, sidesteps are used for secure footing while getting inside or out of your truck. Most come with a rubber footing pad providing a non-slip step in any weather, and most are fade- and crack-resistant even under the harshest conditions.

Q: Do sidesteps come in pairs?
A: Sidesteps are sold in pairs unless otherwise noted in the product description on our website.

Q: Do sidesteps fit every truck/SUV/van?
A: While there are a variety of sidesteps that are universal and designed to be able to fit any vehicles, mainly sidesteps are made to be truck-specific. Look at the "fits on" section of the product listing on our site to determine if it's universal are specifically made for your truck.

Q: What exactly is a running board, and what other different types of sidesteps are available?
A: There are an enormous variety of sidesteps of available. In general, they can be broken down into three main categories: nerf bars, running boards, and what we call 'truck steps'. Running boards are flat step panels that run directly alongside the body of the truck, and there is huge variety of running boards available on the market. They are available in fiberglass, plastic, or metal, and with or without lights. Nerf bars are tubular step bars that extend away from the body of the truck to serve as a step. There are an enormous variety of styles and finishes available for nerf bars. "Truck steps', as we call them, are individual single steps that do not extend along the length of your truck's rocker panel. The options are seemingly endless with side steps, and really your choice just comes down to a matter of taste for how you want your truck to look.