Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

2017+ Super Duty The 2017+ Ford F250, F350, F450 and F550 Super Duty Pickup and Chassis Cab

Tailgate Wars

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #31  
Old 02-08-2019, 07:09 AM
Poncho450's Avatar
Poncho450
Poncho450 is offline
Lead Driver
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: NY/Canada border
Posts: 5,235
Received 934 Likes on 575 Posts
Originally Posted by Busa 1 Dave
I just use the step in either side of my bumper. One of the advantages of aftermarket. Never used the tailgate thingy -- afraid I will break it, seems pretty flimsy.
I once had a loaded up F150 FX4 with factory tail gate step and "stripper pole" rail. Goofiest thing I ever saw.
Fast forward to the modern day. The AMP Research step is much more functional for me. Combined with the factory running boards that go nearly to the rear wheel I can do what I need to do. Granted, the AMP is not cheap. I had a Bestop TrekStep on my 2014 and 2016 Super Duties. Same quality as the AMP for about $75 less. But last I knew Bestop had never designed one for the 2017 and up trucks.
Looks like RAM has incorporated an AMP type step. If someone could make one that swiveled for use from side or rear that would get my vote. I wouldn't buy a truck based solely on rear step, but that would be the best of all worlds for me.
 
Reply Like
  #32  
Old 02-08-2019, 07:14 AM
T diesel's Avatar
T diesel
T diesel is offline
Posting Guru
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 2,279
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 7 Posts
Break it down...
 
Reply Like
  #33  
Old 02-08-2019, 07:26 AM
LCC's Avatar
LCC
LCC is offline
Mountain Pass
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 146
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally Posted by liquidlounge
I think the baby boomers, which I am one, are driving all of this over the top catering to the near geriatric set. If I had a step gate, sadly I would for sure use it. For now though, I give thanks to the Lord every time I hoist my old fat *** into the bed unassisted, without a step. Use it or lose it fellas!
LOL. I'm height challenged, "round" and less nimble as I was in my youth . I feel like a seal doing tricks at the zoo when I'm trying to get in the bed without a step..
 
Reply Like
  #34  
Old 02-08-2019, 07:55 AM
GABAR's Avatar
GABAR
GABAR is offline
Lead Driver
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: GA
Posts: 5,650
Received 236 Likes on 184 Posts
Originally Posted by blueglide
I'm not familiar with that truck....did the barn door design on it also fold down as a single tailgate like the RAM?
No, it did not.
 
Reply Like
  #35  
Old 02-08-2019, 08:01 AM
GABAR's Avatar
GABAR
GABAR is offline
Lead Driver
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: GA
Posts: 5,650
Received 236 Likes on 184 Posts
Originally Posted by cficare
A barn door design was used by FORD 20 years ago on the 1999 Excursion. Granted, it did not fold down like a conventional tailgate, but those doors sure made it easier to access the Excursion's rear interior space.
True, but the Excursion is a SUV whereas the BLACKWOOD was a Lincoln styled F150 SuperCrew and just like the Excursion, the barn doors didn`t fold down flat like a regular tailgate.
 
Reply Like
  #36  
Old 02-08-2019, 08:10 AM
delorenzomp's Avatar
delorenzomp
delorenzomp is offline
Elder User
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 816
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally Posted by jackbauersmom
the ram one looks good and functional, I think the gmc is too complicated. I think the Honda Ridgeline had a tailgate similar to the new ram one but it was one piece.
I just question the strength, loading a wheeled 1000lb+ object across the tailgate...I like the Ford Step and 'Dodge' copy of the Ford 1960s 'Magic Doorgate Tailgate', I just question the latter's structural integrity.
 
Reply Like
  #37  
Old 02-08-2019, 08:13 AM
delorenzomp's Avatar
delorenzomp
delorenzomp is offline
Elder User
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 816
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally Posted by Poncho450
I once had a loaded up F150 FX4 with factory tail gate step and "stripper pole" rail. Goofiest thing I ever saw.
Fast forward to the modern day. The AMP Research step is much more functional for me. Combined with the factory running boards that go nearly to the rear wheel I can do what I need to do. Granted, the AMP is not cheap. I had a Bestop TrekStep on my 2014 and 2016 Super Duties. Same quality as the AMP for about $75 less. But last I knew Bestop had never designed one for the 2017 and up trucks.
Looks like RAM has incorporated an AMP type step. If someone could make one that swiveled for use from side or rear that would get my vote. I wouldn't buy a truck based solely on rear step, but that would be the best of all worlds for me.
The AMP Research step, and 'stepping' should be nowhere near the tailgate support cables, they are a tragedy waiting to happen...
 
Reply Like
  #38  
Old 02-08-2019, 08:15 AM
Poncho450's Avatar
Poncho450
Poncho450 is offline
Lead Driver
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: NY/Canada border
Posts: 5,235
Received 934 Likes on 575 Posts
Originally Posted by delorenzomp
The AMP Research step, and 'stepping' should be nowhere near the tailgate support cables, they are a tragedy waiting to happen...
You do whatever works for you. They're a good answer for my use.
 
Reply Like
  #39  
Old 02-08-2019, 09:11 AM
hansenlink's Avatar
hansenlink
hansenlink is offline
Senior User
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 227
Received 33 Likes on 17 Posts
Originally Posted by cficare
Lots of good points raised in that post. I'm not praising the GM or Fiat tailgates by any stretch of the imagination, and I've mentioned this before, but the remote-open tailgate on my KR is the most useless "convenience" I've ever come across.
Love when I pick up someone at airport and can remotely open the tailgate for them to throw their luggage in bed and just keep on truckin.
 
Reply Like
  #40  
Old 02-08-2019, 09:59 AM
GetMuddy's Avatar
GetMuddy
GetMuddy is offline
Freshman User
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Oxford, NC
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by LCC
LOL. I'm height challenged, "round" and less nimble as I was in my youth . I feel like a seal doing tricks at the zoo when I'm trying to get in the bed without a step..
Remember "round" is a shape... , just like him.
 
Reply Like
  #41  
Old 02-08-2019, 11:06 AM
LCC's Avatar
LCC
LCC is offline
Mountain Pass
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 146
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally Posted by GetMuddy
Remember "round" is a shape... , just like him.

...............
 
Reply Like
  #42  
Old 02-08-2019, 01:16 PM
NGH's Avatar
NGH
NGH is offline
Mountain Pass
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Dallas
Posts: 157
Received 15 Likes on 11 Posts
On the GM will the tailgate even work if you have a bumper hitch on? Seems like the whole drop down thing would just hit the ball.
 
Reply Like
  #43  
Old 02-08-2019, 01:24 PM
2009kr's Avatar
2009kr
2009kr is offline
Posting Guru
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 2,399
Likes: 0
Received 9 Likes on 6 Posts
What we really need for someone to invent a tailgate that folds down as one piece, or the whole thing opens as a door in one piece depending on which handle you pull. Oh, wait, my 1969 Galaxy 500 Country Sedan station wagon already had that.
 
Reply Like
  #44  
Old 02-08-2019, 01:24 PM
ExxWhy's Avatar
ExxWhy
ExxWhy is offline
Logistics Pro
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Ohio
Posts: 4,919
Received 2,079 Likes on 555 Posts
Is it a bad thing that I remember these commercials?

 
Reply Like
  #45  
Old 02-08-2019, 01:28 PM
2009kr's Avatar
2009kr
2009kr is offline
Posting Guru
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 2,399
Likes: 0
Received 9 Likes on 6 Posts
Originally Posted by ExxWhy
Is it a bad thing that I remember these commercials?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSPzA3x46Zk
Yes. That's just like my 1969 worked before rust got the best of it. It was actually pretty useful. I find it funny how it's now 50 years later and it is a "new innovative idea."
 
Reply Like



Advanced Search
Quick Reply: Tailgate Wars


Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:08 AM.