My truck will ever see any serious off road use. Being retired with both knees replaced and a little overweight, those stock running boards were useless for ME, to get in the truck. I sold them in two days for $175 and installed AMP power running boards. They split the distance between the door frame and ground perfectly. So much nicer getting in the truck. They also tuck out of sight for a cleaner look. I guess if you did a lot of rock crawling and off roading they would get beat up. AMP actually makes a set with a rugged cover that hides the running boards.