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That’s the thing, they don’t seem to function well. Granted they are not on my truck (thankfully) to use every day and maybe form a different opinion, but the few times I have tried them out they just don’t seem very useful. The pockets are shallower than I like, which means I can’t get my foot deep in them and my knee wants to hit the side of the bed. And if having to reach farther into the bed they don’t seem to give a good footing and I’d be afraid my foot may slip out… especially if wet. With the extended running board I can place both of my feet squarely and securely on the running boards and accomplish the same thing, better. I think they were looking for “something new” rather than something actually useful to throw on the 23+ trucks. If they could make them deeper and more secure, and maybe have them fold out so when not in use they could be closed and not look hideous it would have been better. If they folded out to that could allow them to provide a larger footprint to stand on too… Maybe for the 25MY’s…
Originally Posted by twobelugas
I tried the bed steps on a 24 that a neighbor had as a rental and I had the same impression. I'm sure it works for many people but getting heavy things in and out with these things take getting some used to. I ended up just stepping on the tire later on.
This is what I was getting at earlier. The steps on the bed and bumper need to be wider and deeper on the Fords. While you are out and about, go by a Chevrolet or GMC dealer (maybe even with your boots on) and try those steps. I think you'll find there is more room to plant a foot in those. Remember, GM made the bumper steps much bigger with the 2019 LD refresh and that carrier over to the 2020 HD lineup. Ford may very well do the same thing once they get some feedback from the 2023+ SD models.
I think the side steps are ergonomically wrong. At least for my 5’ 6” body. All the steps are too high and the side steps are positioned too far forward (especially in a long bed) to actually be useful except to reach something at the very front of the bed. And you can’t stand in them with 2 feet.
look are looks… I prefer function over form……. and I think the function in this case has slightly missed the mark
I have aftermarket flip down steps on both sides and one on the rear. I repositioned my side steps toward the rear to make them fully functional for me.
I really wish for full length running boards (fixed would be nice but I like the auto fold function).
I think the side steps are ergonomically wrong. At least for my 5’ 6” body. All the steps are too high and the side steps are positioned too far forward (especially in a long bed) to actually be useful except to reach something at the very front of the bed. And you can’t stand in them with 2 feet.
look are looks… I prefer function over form……. and I think the function in this case has slightly missed the mark
I have aftermarket flip down steps on both sides and one on the rear. I repositioned my side steps toward the rear to make them fully functional for me.
I really wish for full length running boards (fixed would be nice but I like the auto fold function).
This what I did…..
I agree, a longer running board is much more useful.
What type/make of step is your mod?
I think the side steps are ergonomically wrong. At least for my 5’ 6” body. All the steps are too high and the side steps are positioned too far forward (especially in a long bed) to actually be useful except to reach something at the very front of the bed. And you can’t stand in them with 2 feet.
look are looks… I prefer function over form……. and I think the function in this case has slightly missed the mark
I have aftermarket flip down steps on both sides and one on the rear. I repositioned my side steps toward the rear to make them fully functional for me.
I really wish for full length running boards (fixed would be nice but I like the auto fold function).
This what I did…..
Totally agreed. I too noted the height and location of the bed steps when they first came out, it was obviously almost as high as the cab floor which, if one can hop into these steps easily, then they would be tall enough to get into the cab without side steps, which makes these bed steps somewhat pointless to use for those of us who are not 6 foot 6 or up. Not having it big enough for both feet is a real miss too.
Plus the bed and bumper steps are only a few inches lower than the 33 inch tires unless the rear is well loaded down. In most cases the tires provide a better center of bed location to grab at things.
I really appreciate the steps on my 2023. I use both the front step and bumper steps often. With my previous trucks I’d step on the tire to access the box but the new steps make access much easier.
I wasn’t real fond of the bed and bumper steps until I actually bought my 2024. I have found myself using these things multiple times a day. They don’t look real good but I’m sure glad they are there!!!!
Bed steps/bumper steps like them or not, I sure do see a lot of them '23/'24 trucks on the road these days so many folks obviously don't mind them.
I remember when Ford added the man step in the tail gate and thought it was just another gimmick when I owned my 2005 Super Duty. Funny thing I sure do appreciate my man step now.
Bed steps/bumper steps like them or not, I sure do see a lot of them '23/'24 trucks on the road these days so many folks obviously don't mind them.
I remember when Ford added the man step in the tail gate and thought it was just another gimmick when I owned my 2005 Super Duty. Funny thing I sure do appreciate my man step now.
Just like the “man step” you’re right….it seems for the most part people who actually have them are using one or the other set of steps on the new super duties and appreciate them. Always exceptions but it seems to be the case in many instances
Just like the “man step” you’re right….it seems for the most part people who actually have them are using one or the other set of steps on the new super duties and appreciate them. Always exceptions but it seems to be the case in many instances
Like most things after awhile we'll get used to them and then appreciate it.
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