Kinda pissed

[G35TR]

Yeah, they didn't get stolen. As mentioned, if you were going to steal something, the brand new spare would be the first to go, especially when you consider it's probably worth more then both boards combined (and a hell of a lot easier to sell afterwards).

Plus, while removing them is not difficult, there is a lot of unbolting, thus it takes a lot longer then I'd care to spend under a new truck on the lot at night. Someone probably got a stern talking to after you left.

Lat time I went to my local dealer, they had all sorts of stuff on the "dealer installed" listing, like wheel locks, pin stripes etc.., that were not present of half the vehicles. I couldn't help but wonder how many people didn't get what they payed for when buying these cars.

[skinny2]

I might be worried to take that truck. The QC at the factory failed on quite a few levels if that's actually what happened. Anyone that's been in a factory setting knows how these things are built and you have to wonder if any other SE features were missed.

[cbacarisse]

I went item by item on the sticker and brochure making sure everything was there. Even the dealer installed items, like wheel locks.

[cbacarisse]

The running boards were installed today and my money was refunded. The dealership was really cool and accommodating about it. I guess they should be for a vehicle that cost that much.

[G35TR]

Glad to see they made it right, and took care of you.

[skinny2]

And here I am thinking about taking mine off. Had the Pathfinder for a week or so now and the running boards are filled with road grime/slush/crap all frozen up in a nice ice ball. Impossible to use them as a step and they do a great job of rubbing dirt on my pants if I don't step out like I'm getting off a horse. But they sure do look good......

[cbacarisse]

And here I am thinking about taking mine off. Had the Pathfinder for a week or so now and the running boards are filled with road grime/slush/crap all frozen up in a nice ice ball. Impossible to use them as a step and they do a great job of rubbing dirt on my pants if I don't step out like I'm getting off a horse. But they sure do look good......

My old truck had them and I liked them, but I live in Louisiana where snow isn't "normally" and issue. For me, they make washing much easier and they look really good.

[mkaresh]

I looked under the truck and the spare tire is there. There are a few sets of screw posts that I assume the running boards screw on to; they have not been used. I think the running boards were left off at the factory.

This seems by far the most likely. Either the guy on the line slipped up, or they ran out of running boards and planned to install them later, but forgot.