I'm 5'2 and have a heck of a time getting in and out of my ”new” 1988 F-250.

What are the most economical options to solve this problem?

Oh, and getting into the bed is a hoot as well.

Thanks!!
Nicole

 

High heels and a stepladder?

 

Got a set of running boards I could sell ya... Of course, you may have to trim them to fit- they are 9'11" long, came off my extended cab, long bed 1991 F-150...
(Only pics I have from before I took them off... Had a flat on r/f tire...)


Scott

 

I'm 46, so I'm not doing the high-heel thing.
However, I did try the step ladder idea, but found that I couldn't reach the step ladder to put it back into the truck for me to be able to get back out of the truck.

Any other ideas/?

 

You can get a step that bolts to the rocker. A lot of people prefer a frame mounted one, but the rocker mounted ones seem plenty strong IMO. A grab handle inside the truck is a good idea too, pulling yourself in by the steering wheel will damage the column eventually.
Something like this for the step: Here is a grab handle. I saw a thread recently talking about using a factory grab handle from the junkyard but don't remember what it came off of.

 

Thank you, thank you, 1000x Thank You.

I've been looking on Amazon, but really wasn't sure what I needed.

Indeed, I have been hoisting myself up using the steering wheel, knowing full well that it's not a good thing to do.

Is there a solution for the truck bed too?
I have been using a step ladder for this purpose.

Thanks!!!

Nicole

 

You could use one of these.......


Kwikee Single Electric Complete Step - Series 28-pplmotorhomes.com

 

For getting into your truck cab maybe something of this nature http://www.ebay.com/itm/371141167071?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
I have seen short folding step ladders, aluminum and very light weight at 2 foot tall that I would think can be stored behind the seat. That should be enough height to help you gain access into the truck of your bed also. I would recommend the side step though for gaining access to your truck cab. With a ladder you would have to be conscientious about ground conditions. Levelness, ice, etc. Not much for options for gaining access to your bed other than a step ladder. Maybe some mod to your rear bumper with an attachment to act as a step?

I removed the running boards off my truck and since then my wife told me I need to replace them with something to help her get in the truck. I am looking at the side steps in the link.

 

I'm going to go with the Bully Side step thing(s).

Amazon is amazing and lets me know which items will not work with my F-250 1988.

How does the Step work with the back of the truck? Where's it mounted?

Thank you all!

Nicole

 

If you have a trailer hitch you can get a step that goes in the receiver. Opening the tailgate covers it up though. Google trailer hitch step to see some options.

 

Just saw the pic of your truck in your other thread. If you remove the rear hubcaps you should have a hub sticking out there that can be used as a step to reach things from the side. Some f250's have a semi floating rear and the hub doesn't stick out, but they are kinda rare.

 

Lowering kit?

 

Oohhh, that sound kinda cool too!

 

From her other thread she does have the semi-floating rear axle, so that "step" isn't available.

 

http://www.pickupspecialties.com/Hitchmate/truck_step_by_hitchmate.htm

This looks like it could solve the bed thing. I think I've seen others that are similar.