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OEM Side Steps
Honda offered OEM side steps as a factory accessory for the Honda Element throughout its production run. These were marketed as Running Boards for 2003–2008 and as a Side Step Assembly for 2009–2011 (also commonly referred to as side steps).
Although sellers often advertise them as fitting all model years, Honda produced three distinct OEM versions. Differences in rocker panel width, affect how the steps sit relative to the body, even though all versions will physically bolt up across model years. Read More…
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