Dee Zee NXC Running Boards: Finishes and Bracket Selection

Dee Zee NXC stationary running boards come in black aluminum, chrome-trimmed aluminum and a stainless-steel version. They are selected separately from the vehicle-specific mounting brackets. This guide compares the exact NXC parts carried here and explains why a rocker-panel or cradle bracket must be checked against the vehicle before ordering.

Three distinctions that determine the correct NXC components

Running-board surface

Compare plain black aluminum, black aluminum with chrome trim, and the stainless-steel version.

Five-inch NXC family

The NXC product family uses five-inch-wide step-board applications, not the six-inch NXT or Rough Step hardware.

Bracket arrangement

Cradle-mount and rocker-panel kits use different hardware positions. An NXC board alone does not include the vehicle-specific brackets.

Dee Zee NXC board finishes and styles

The NXC boards in this selection are stationary, non-lighted steps with separate mounting kits. Check the manufacturer instructions for the selected finish and vehicle.

MPN Construction and finish Application reference Mounting
DZ16201 Black aluminum NXC 5-inch stationary step Bracket kit sold separately
DZ16202 Black aluminum with chrome trim NXC 5-inch stationary step Bracket kit sold separately
DZ16203 Silver stainless steel, black trim NXC stationary step Bracket kit sold separately

Dee Zee NXC cradle and rocker-panel mounting kits

Each bracket kit requires exact confirmation of vehicle make, year and body style. Manufacturer mounting sheets determine the correct NXC board-and-bracket pairing.

MPN Bracket design Vehicle reference Drilling
DZ16241 Cradle-mount bracket kit Selected Durango/Cherokee applications No drilling listed
DZ16214 Rocker-panel mounting kit Selected NXC 5-inch board applications No drilling listed
DZ16215 Rocker-panel mounting kit Selected NXC 5-inch board applications No drilling listed
DZ16227 Rocker-panel mounting kit Selected Ford Explorer applications No drilling listed

Mounting and compatibility checks

Check the vehicle's model year, trim, cab configuration and existing rocker-panel or frame mounting points. Follow Dee Zee's exact installation instructions and torque specifications. No-drill applications are not universal across vehicles or bracket numbers.

Match the complete approved assembly

The NXC family uses its own five-inch step and bracket arrangements. The broader NXT and Rough Step families have different mounting hardware. Do not treat similarly shaped pieces as interchangeable.

Dee Zee NXC running boards and bracket kits

Select the matching board or kit below to review current details and availability.

Compare NXC with NXT running boards

Compare Dee Zee NXT six-inch steps

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