Retractable Running boards ?

[roboto65]

Has anyone seen this done on a Suburban on a 85 vintage, my wife is kinda well vertically challenged let say LOL and she loves this Suburban but being 4X4 it is taller so thought maybe they could be retrofitted.
I will figure it out but searched here and found nothing.

 

[Backfoot100]

Been wondering the same. I need to put something on but really torn what to do. Back in the day my 88 Sub I put lighted running boards on which were great functionally but not so much aesthetically. Now on my 86 I want function and looks but the choices are very limited for these old squares.

 

[Charlie]

 

[roboto65]

Thanks just posted a pic in the new guy thread LOL

 

[roboto65]

I am sure where there is a will there is a way.

 

[crpntr78]

I'm sure you could get some ideas from some of today's vehicles that have them.

 

[Galane]

Some Cadillac Escalades have them.

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Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition

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Aftermarket, but these will run you $1,000+

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Dunno if they have them for standard cab length.

You'd have to make mountings etc to fit a square body no matter what ones you choose.

 

[vintovka]

I installed AMP running boards on the K10 frame under my 54 Chevy Truck. I had to fabricate a "hanging bar" to which the boards attach. I used boards from a CJ5 4 door and while they do not retract perfectly flat under chassis they work very well to cut the 18" step to 10". May be a similar "hanging bar" might work to adapt to your needs.

 

[shiftpro]

Thanks just posted a pic in the new guy thread LOL

Of your wife? Cool!

 

[shiftpro]

I'm sure you could get some ideas from some of today's vehicles that have them.

Any motorhome over 100K has a auto retractable step.

 

[roboto65]

Yeah the price is not a big deal if I know I can make them work lol but to output that and well it does not work well the wife would have my hide LOL

 

[Sublime]

I installed AMP running boards on the K10 frame under my 54 Chevy Truck. I had to fabricate a "hanging bar" to which the boards attach. I used boards from a CJ5 4 door and while they do not retract perfectly flat under chassis they work very well to cut the 18" step to 10". May be a similar "hanging bar" might work to adapt to your needs.

Any chance you could post some pictures? I would love to do this but an worried the fuel tank will get into the way.
Thanks

 

[vintovka]

Because my truck is a 54 upper and an 84 GMC lower i am split between two worlds. The original k10 had side tanks where the running boards are now. the use of a "hanging bar" allows power board attachment well below normal attachment points and also allows articulation to ensure step is flat and level when extended. heres one pic extended.

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[Sublime]

Looks good, thank you