Mounted, wired and tested in-house.
4.9★ · Palm Harbor · Lutz · Sarasota
Quick answer: CoaterZ installs truck side steps and power running boards at our Palm Harbor, Lutz and Sarasota shops in the Tampa Bay area, including electric retractable steps that fold away when the doors close. All three shops install side steps, and we work with a range of popular brands; call for current options. Palm Harbor and Sarasota are open Monday to Saturday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and Lutz is open Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 6 PM. Call your nearest shop or request a free quote.
Modern trucks and SUVs sit high, and lifted vehicles sit even higher. Side steps make getting in and out easier for kids, older passengers and anyone in work boots. They also give you a place to stand when loading the roof or reaching into the bed, and they can catch some of the debris kicked up from the tires before it hits your rocker panels.
Power running boards deploy when you open a door and tuck back under the vehicle when you close it. You get the step when you need it and full ground clearance and a clean look when you don't. They are wired into the vehicle, so a careful install matters.
Fixed boards and nerf bars stay in place. They are simpler, have no motors or wiring, and come in many styles and finishes to match your truck.
We'll help you choose based on how you use your vehicle, how high it sits, and the look you want.
Running boards bolt to the frame or body mounts and carry a person's full weight, so mounting has to be right. Power boards add motors, wiring and door-sensor connections that need to be routed away from heat and moving parts and protected from Florida rain and road spray. Our team installs, aligns and tests every step before you pick up your vehicle.
Side steps pair well with other truck upgrades. Many customers add a spray-on bed liner, WoolWax undercoating for rust protection, a tonneau cover, window tint or paint protection film on high-impact areas. See all our accessories.
Your vehicle and what you want.
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4824 US-19 ALT, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
Mon–Sat 8:30 AM–5:30 PM; closed Sunday
16235 N Florida Ave, Lutz, FL 33549 (closest to Tampa)
Mon–Sat 9 AM–6 PM; closed Sunday
2321 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34239
Mon–Sat 8:30 AM–5:30 PM; closed Sunday
CoaterZ installs side steps and running boards at our Palm Harbor, Lutz and Sarasota shops. The Lutz shop at 16235 N Florida Ave is closest to Tampa; call (813) 467-8149.
Power running boards extend automatically when a door opens and retract when it closes. Fixed side steps and nerf bars stay in place and have no moving parts.
Power running boards are designed for outdoor use, and a proper install routes and protects the wiring from water and road spray. Ask us about care for the model you choose.
Many running boards are made for lifted trucks, but fitment depends on the lift height and the board. Tell us your vehicle and lift, and we'll recommend options that fit.
We install a range of popular side step and running board brands. Options change, so call your nearest CoaterZ shop for what's currently available for your vehicle.
Tell us your vehicle and the style you want, and we'll give you a free quote.
