If you ditch the drip rails, water will run off the roof and get you a little wet when you open the door. If you have patience, just wait a couple seconds then exit the vehicle...proble solved. Personally, if it is a driver, and you don't plan to customize it much...keep 'em on. If you plan to customize your truck and won't be driving it all over the planet...get rid of 'em.
Jeff
'73 swb 2wd
73-87.com