OEM running board question

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So i just purchased a set of oem side steps ,from the dealer for my 16 crew cab. I was surprised to see that their are only 2 brackets per side. One at each end. I bought a set for my last truck, which was a quad cab, and their were 3. I assume Ram knows what theyre doing. Just seems like a long distance, without a center bracket. Any thoughts?
 

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I think they changed them to the 2 bracket set up in ‘17.
 
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I guess they know what theyre doing. looking forward to putting them on
 

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I picked up a set for my 2015 Quad Cab last year, I also has 2 brackets !I also have Wheel to Wheel boards ! Bet it is a way for them to make a few more $$$ per sale :O A common practice today, Not raise the price but add less product so the customer doesn't see it ! I compare that to food shopping. a 5$ bad of sugar avg 2$ Now it is a 4Lb Bag for around 2$ less = more $$ lol
 
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Yea buddy has a 14 CC 6.4 bed and he has only 2 brackets on each side. I have a 13 QC 6.4 and I have 3. But mine go wheel to wheel.
 

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I think MrHarley hit it. Wheel-to-wheel side steps have three brackets, others have two. I have only two on my 2014, but they are not wheel-to-wheel. My father had wheel-to-wheel on his 2015, and I believe they were three.
 

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My is a ‘17 cc wheel to wheel with 2 brackets. It holds me. Lol
 

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I think MrHarley hit it. Wheel-to-wheel side steps have three brackets, others have two. I have only two on my 2014, but they are not wheel-to-wheel. My father had wheel-to-wheel on his 2015, and I believe they were three.
I have wheel to wheel boards on my Quad Cab and only have 2 brackets !
 

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I have wheel to wheel boards on my Quad Cab and only have 2 brackets !

Yes, but yours is a Quad Cab, rather than Crew Cab. Shorter = less brackets, or so my theory went...

My is a ‘17 cc wheel to wheel with 2 brackets. It holds me. Lol

This one blows my theory to smithereens. Thanks for posting. I know this has been driving Ram owners crazy for years, trying to figure out what determined two vs three.
 

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17 cc with wheel to wheel...2 brackets...
 

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After market stainless steel running boards--wheel to wheel. Three (3) brackets per side. Ram has 3 sets of 2 threaded studs per side to mount the running boards. Go figure that one out.....
 

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18 cc I had dealer install mopar flat extruded side steps in black. Not wheel to wheel.
3 brackets

Tip of the day...if you or a family member have a mobility issue it's a freebie within 6 months of purchase date. AutoAbility program is detailed on the last page of the dealer operations manual. There's a program number for it.
Saved me $850 Canadian. You pay up front and FCA reimburses.
 

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16CC WW steps, 2 brackets
 

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