Running board brackets

[Gerben]

Hi everyone, i recently purchased a 2017 expedition EL
Typical running boards are stuck
They won't come loose, even tried to lube them and what not, brackets are completely done for.

Does anyone know where to get new brackets? When i google this it shows me only the whole assembly with motor and all, but i was hoping to leave the motors and just replace the brackets

I'm also considering to go with fixed brackets and mount the OEM boards on different brackets(the stock brackets make the running boards stick out too far and too low. Anyone that can point me in the right direction?

 

[Tim N]

I had to replace the brackets on my 2015 EL Platinum. The brackets only come with the motor. Ford only sells it with a new board ($2500). I bought the motor and bracket off of Amazon for $250 and used my original board. Easy install, install the new brackets and motor, extend the running board brackets then install the board.