Questions about factory side steps / running board

[Fatty98]

Looking for some factory side steps for a ‘99 TJ. Picked up a pair but was told they were for a Rubicon and won’t fit. Guessing they were too long and would need to be cut. Tons of options after market but actually prefer the factory ones - just hard to come by. Are there several sizes for 99’s and what is the best place to look for them (trying Craigslist, Facebook Marketlace and this site).

 

[Fouledplugs]

Like these? They are what came on them from the factory.

 

[Fatty98]

Yes. The set I got must have been from a Rubicon as they don’t fit my TJ. Not worth it to cut them so looking for originals.

 

[Chris]

Here's a set of new ones:

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-5...0001&campid=5337789113&icep_item=253897945178

While I don't know the differences, it appears that there are separate part numbers for 97-00, and 01-06.

You'll also be able to find lots of them on http://car-part.com

 

[MountaineerTom]

I think the only difference in them are the early one mount into nutserts in the frame and the later ones use an odd shaped W Looking bolt that sticks through the frame and then the steps go on and nuts on top of that. I think the later versions also have hooks on the steps that slide into slots on the frame. All versions could have the hooks, not positive.

I think they are interchangeable. You just need whatever hardware you choose.

 

[Plumber1]

I wonder if the ones you have are for a LJ and not a TJ that could make them longer, just a thought

 

[AndyG]

Penalty - use of the word "running board". -25 points , first time offense.