Identity of my running boards?

[LilMule]

Since I bought this used from a dealership, there's no way for me to know what brand of running boards these are, and I'm trying to catalog everything about my "new" Trailblazer. Anyone have any ideas?

They're chrome and tubular, with open ends (I can stick my fingers in). The ends angle down and into the truck. The black step portions have eight raised "stripes". I did a google image search and the only result like mine is at Car Domain, but the owner doesn't list a brand, only "chrome running boards". Does the fact that I can't find these anywhere else mean they're really rare or really cheap?

 

[Blckshdw]

I haven't found the kind with that exact same step pad pattern, but if you search for "trailblazer nerf bar" on Ebay, you find very similar bars, with varying step pad patterns.

 

[fletch09]

look just like mine. a GM accessory part that the dealer would have installed.

if you crawl under the part numbers are stamped in the chrome, cant recall if it's toward the front or rear

 

[LilMule]

Thanks a lot! Have they been working out okay for you? I've had mixed reactions since I bought it, might get rid of them altogether or get some other style.

 

[fletch09]

no problems. i only run them in the summer. for winter i switch to the black/gray plastic ones,
so the chrome stays nice.

 

[LilMule]

Using another link on this site, I was able to find the part numbers for the step and step pad. A little unbelievable that GM wants $364 per side. I'm guessing that's due to dealer inflation, rather than quality, though, as I've seen chrome running boards from decent brand names run a couple hundred for THE PAIR.

It is nice knowing exactly what was put on my truck, though. When I bought it, it had the running boards, wind visors, a hood deflector, and an Autostart remote start system installed. Just stuff I don't need to shell out money for later!