Go Rhino Running Board Hardware Kit

A running board is only as secure as the brackets and fasteners that hold it to the vehicle. Go Rhino has been building truck, Jeep and SUV accessories since 1975, and its running board hardware kits reflect that experience. They are the mounting components that let the company's side steps sit tight against the rocker panel, carry real weight and stay put on rough roads. If you are replacing worn brackets, restoring a set of steps, or completing an installation, the right Go Rhino kit saves guesswork.

Why Hardware Matters on a Go Rhino Step

Go Rhino designs its running boards around specific vehicles instead of relying on universal fitment. The company says its engineers create precision fitments for each application, aligning with factory mounting points, sensors and design elements. That approach carries over to the hardware. Brackets are built for a particular make, model and cab configuration, so the step lines up with the body and the factory attachment locations.

Go Rhino's own running board kits typically include vehicle-specific mounting brackets and hardware, and installation on most vehicles is bolt-on with no drilling. A dedicated hardware kit gives you the same fitment-matched components when you need them separately.

Where These Kits Fit in the Go Rhino Lineup

Go Rhino's running board range includes the RB10, RB20, RB30 and Dominator series, along with electric boards. Each family has its own bracket and fastener requirements:

• RB Series: The cab-length RB boards are made from 16-gauge zinc-coated steel. They are mounted high and tight for off-road clearance and are strong enough to support hundreds of pounds, which puts real demands on the brackets behind them.
• RB10 drop-step setups: These pair removable 4-inch drop steps with the main board, so mounting hardware has to handle both pieces.
• Dominator series: Described by the company as its flagship side step design, it is built for rugged terrain and needs equally sturdy mounting components.
• Electric running boards: The E1 and VoltStep boards deploy when a door opens and retract afterward. They ship with mounting brackets and hardware sized for a powered assembly.

Choosing the Right Kit

Start with the exact year, make, model and cab or bed configuration of your vehicle, since bracket geometry changes between applications. Next, confirm which Go Rhino series you are mounting, because RB, Dominator and electric boards do not share the same bracket patterns. Finally, check that the kit includes the fasteners, or plan to replace any that are corroded or missing. Go Rhino's finishes, including textured black powder coat and bedliner coatings over zinc-plated steel, are designed to resist rust, and fresh hardware helps keep the whole assembly looking and performing as intended.

Part of the Wider Go Rhino Range

These kits support one of the brand's best-known product families. To see how the company's side steps, bumpers, sport bars and racks fit together, visit the full Go Rhino brand page. If you are comparing hardware options from other makers, the complete Running Board Hardware Kit category lists every available option.