tools for removing running boards for 2006 LC

[greenbeast]

I'm out of town on call and dont have access to any of my tools. I'm going to remove the running boards this afternoon and fellow workers garage. What toold should I get to do the job without having to buy any other needless stuff?
Thanks

 

[hoser]

Safety glasses/goggles! That's all I remember.

 

[petrotk40]

a metric socket set. the rear most bolts are a different size don't need to be removed. And +1 on the glasses.

 

[greenbeast]

Anyone remember size of of sockets, I am familiar with the need for metric. Lookign for 14mm or 12mm if anyone knows. Big ass phillips?
I will wear the specs for sure!

 

[petrotk40]

I want to say 14 but i'm not sure. the parts store should let you run out to your car and check the size.

 

[krupnation]

I want to say 10mm and 8mm is needed but can't recall. The passenger side is a PITA, there are some hoses running near the front passenger side bolts that you have to move out of the way to get to the running board bolts. I removed the brackets holding the hoses and was able to barely get in there. +2 on safety glasses! It also helps to remove the actual running boards from the brackets first (took that from a thread on this forum), then remove the brackets.

 

[krupnation]

greenbeast, I just checked the bolts (still have them in my garage) and they are 10mm. Good luck.

 

[petrotk40]

I would recommend reinstalling the bolts to keep water and dirt out.

 

[krupnation]

I would recommend reinstalling the bolts to keep water and dirt out.

Sorry, should've specified. I did reinstall the ones for the brackets. The other bolts (the ones that hold the actual running board to the bracket) are sitting in my garage.

 

[KlausVanWinkle]

Bring the truck to the hardware store with you so you can double check. But I think they're 12mm and 14mm. A cheap metric socket set should cover it.

 

[greenbeast]

I figured probably 10, 12 and 14mm. I hate to buy that many tools as I have everything a couple times over back home. This will help for sure. The fella helping me will most likely have em but want to make sure.

Yeah I intend on putting the screws back into the holes they came from. Sucks to hear abou tthe passenger side but oh well has to be done!

 

[revoked]

I had to take off the body mount to get mine off, that one is larger than the others if memory serves.

 

[RobRed]

Mine were 10,12 and 13

 

[greenbeast]

Alright it is done! 10 and 12mm are the required sockets. I removed 1 nut and 1 bolt holding some hoses which blocked the front passenger bracket overall about an hour work overall. Even though I went through car wash to knock snow and Ice off (snowed maybe a foot last 2 days) I ate some serious dirt!

All in all I'm pleased with results and shall post pics tomorrow.
Thanks all for the help.