View attachment 1591814 Might also consider Lcwizards side steps. Someone even I ncorporated the factory braces to the frame with these, which I imagine would hold up to lighter bumps.
My factory running boards all had dents, I am very impressed with these.
My truck uses similar attachment points. Like Bud Builts..The supports from the frame to the cab are the spots to choose your poison....the tube bars are plenty strong and will take a number of hits, but keep in mind that the frame flexes a whole bunch going over and down rocks- several inches between cab and bed supports, as noted in a video of my truck. My passenger side apron still got crinkled a bit, but the slider looks nearly untouched....maybe I'll blame it on gravity or just not being able to see that big ol rock under the passenger side in the heat of the moment!