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Does anyone have an installation template for the original-accessory-style (black) running board step plate (1/2 ton, if it makes a difference)? The template would, I guess, mark where the attachment-posts' holes would be drilled.

If you have a template, would you please let me know from whom you received it. Also, are you able to scan the template and either post it here or email it to me?

Tim

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My email is once again unreliable, so you might not be able to send it to me until tomorrow.

I bought my step plates from Jim Carter's, but the template was hard to follow. Don't laugh or scorn me, but this is how I installed mine.

I lined up the plates on the running boards very carefully in the position that I wanted, then I stepped on them

Then when I pulled them off, the studs on the step plates left a nice mark for me to drill into, and they lined up perfect the very first time. Afterwards, I sprayed some undercoating on the underside of the board so the nice new shiney bolts would not rust. Also, you could put a dab of "white out" on the studs so that you won't take the risk of bending one of the studs if you stand on the step plate.

These step plates are one of the best things I have done for my truck.

Take care!!

I installed mine the same way as Phillip and had no problems...

Ditto.

Thank you all very much. You have made me feel much better about my plan "B".

Phillip, I was going to use chalk but I like the white-out idea much better.

Thanks, Tim

Do the running board have to come off to install? It looks like a tight space to drill under the cab area.

Thanks,

Sergio