2025 Trailhunter Need to Replace Running Boards

Need help and input from the techies here regarding the replacement of my running boards with electric, automatically extending running boards when the door opens.

I purchased a 2025 Trailhunter last week (love it) but the quasi running boards are not really running boards. They are a pipe to protect the vehicle when off-road. I took my girlfriend (just a friend, I’m happily married to an awesome masculine man ) to lunch yesterday and she struggled getting into the vehicle — rutroh. I’m tall so I didn’t give it much thought until yesterday

But I digress. If I’m going to replace them I only want to do it once. I really liked the electric running boards on the 2025 Sequoia. They extended when the door opened - super cool. If that vehicle wasn’t so big I would have splurged and bought it. Just way too big for everyday driving. Any input would be very muc appreciated.

 

welcome, hope you're enjoying the trail hunter. I those are indeed rock rails for more "hardcore" off roading. I haven't seen any mechanised steps on 4Runners but I'm sure a quick google search can help find some answers.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ZDC1mXavFhA

here is a 2025 TRD SPORT with said steps

edit: here is the link to something on Amazon, hope this is a good place to start

Amazon.com - Seller$1,759.16KDUTDS Retractable Power Running Boards Compatible for Toyota 4Runner Trail Edition SR5/TRD Pro 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Automatic ElectricIn stock onlineFree delivery

 

What made you want to buy the Trailhunter that’s designed for off-roading over a Limited or Platinum?

 

According to the Toyota build/options list, Automatic Running Boards are an option for the Limited and Platinum trims. Now if the frames are set-up identical (meaning fastener locations) then it may be possible to retro-fit an OEM unit. Wiring it up will take a bit more research as the main harnesses may differ between models.