running boards 01 qx4

[joshf78]

hi, ive been looking around for running boards for my truck. when i bought it, it didnt have any. with talking to the junkyards ive found they are known to rot out the mounts. my questions are if i got a set that had rotten mounts, how hard would making mounts be? i dont even know what they look like at this point, so i have nothing to base from, but im pretty damn good with a welder and grinder, so are the mounts something i could fabricate from scrap and stock steel andstill get them to hold the boards? also, i have an 01,the boards i found are from a 99, are they the same? i checked at infiniti,they have different part numbers, even if they are both black. that doesnt mean they are different, just that they have different numbers. if anyone can help me out with some info, or even take some pics of the mounts or boards off so i can get a feel for how this might go, that would be awesome!
thanks

[JPK Omaha]

On my 03 Qx4 I removed the old boards, took apart, cut off old mounting brackets with a cutting wheel. Take photos and measurements as you disassemble. I bought two new 6 foot zinc plated square tubes at Menards, 1 inch square, perforated with holes about every inch. I found a guy on CL looking for welding projects. He welded the old brackets onto the new tubes for $120. Cost of tubes $50, total cost = $170. There are several posts on this board with detailed instructions and photos. It is not a difficult project if you can weld the brackets, and are careful to get them in the right place. My boards look great and are solid. If you can find a junkyard set make sure you get all the old brackets.

[eurodaytona]

My boards are also very rusty....so bad that i would not want to step on them and im only 150 pounds. The dealership wants $1500 each for new one's.....so yea thats not going to happen! Is there anyone on the forum that is repairing these?

[Empty V]

I'll sell the boards off of my 01 and the brackets have ZERO rust but shipping would probably cost an arm and a leg. PM me if you're interested.

[gcjazz12]

Look on car-part.com for used ones.

[That_Bro_Kid]

Ive got some running boards off of my 99 that ive got for sale theyre already off and they have no rust on the mounts i can take pictures if youd like. You can email me at [email protected]... i wouldnt charge much for them at all. also im in North Carolina if thts close to you then shipping wouldnt be too harsh or you would just come get them if youre that interested?