Pick up running boards take their name from the wagon train days when boards mounted along the sides of the wagons allowed sentries to run back and forth while the wagon was moving. We hope you're not thinking of using your pick up running boards in quite that fashion (we hope you don't have to, too), but even if you're not under attack, there are a dozen great reasons to install some pick up running boards on your truck. Number one on that list is convenience. Pick up running boards provide a solid, sure step halfway between the ground and your door sill to give you a lift up into your vehicle. And if you think the height of your truck isn't a problem for you, go ask your wife, daughter, mother, and friends how they feel about the subject! Pick up running boards can prevent injuries and make climbing into the truck to go for a ride a pleasant experience for everyone. A pickup running board set also looks great on your truck. Nearly all pick up running boards are designed to complement the styling of your ride, whether you're looking for a rugged off-road look or a dropped street truck appearance. Just take a look at all our pickup running board options: You're sure to find the pick up running boards that are perfect for your vehicle.