Hopeless Diamond
Explorer
Look into AMP Powersteps, retractable running boards. While some may think they are a little foo foo, they actually work real well for this type of use. They tuck up out of the way under the cab, and then extend down as low or lower than most running boards. Extensions are available to lower them even more for big lifts. So far one of my favorite mods on my F350. Looking at the running boards that came with it, i knew they wouldn't last more than about 20 miles before I ripped them off the hard way.