Aftermarket tailgate step
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Aftermarket tailgate step
Just traded a 2016 for a 2017. With the new design my TrekStep tailgate step obviously won't bolt to the bumper support of the new truck.
Check out this simple & lower cost option from CR Laurence. Has anyone used one of these or have an idea of how they attach to the gate? Haven't been able to find instructions online anywhere. No reviews on Amazon so far.
Not really interested in drilling holes in the sheet metal of a brand new truck. For the somewhat limited use I also don't want to spend $260 for an AMP Research step.
Check out this simple & lower cost option from CR Laurence. Has anyone used one of these or have an idea of how they attach to the gate? Haven't been able to find instructions online anywhere. No reviews on Amazon so far.
Not really interested in drilling holes in the sheet metal of a brand new truck. For the somewhat limited use I also don't want to spend $260 for an AMP Research step.
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It looks like some fasteners there in your pic. Think it's screwed to the gate?
If so, I'll wait and buy an AMP later down the road.
If so, I'll wait and buy an AMP later down the road.
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I'm guessing that the Ford step would be much more money.
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For my 180 pounds the Bestop worked like it should. It wasn't exactly being used several times a day. The step tread itself appears to be a combination of plastic & aluminum while the framework is all aluminum.
But for a decent looking retractable option it appears that the AMP will be in store for the future. It just so happens that some other things I've ordered so far will all be delivered today from various suppliers. It'll be a busy day of installing tonneau cover, vent visors and mud flaps.
Next week the Raptor bed liner material & the Reese 5th wheel mounting hardware for the factory prep package should be here so there's 2 more projects. A little expensive and time consuming to switch to a new body style!
But for a decent looking retractable option it appears that the AMP will be in store for the future. It just so happens that some other things I've ordered so far will all be delivered today from various suppliers. It'll be a busy day of installing tonneau cover, vent visors and mud flaps.
Next week the Raptor bed liner material & the Reese 5th wheel mounting hardware for the factory prep package should be here so there's 2 more projects. A little expensive and time consuming to switch to a new body style!
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