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Mar 6, 2009 | 01:00 PM

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JKBrad

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It's all about being able to claim the largest volume cargo box in a half ton truck...and looks.

Mar 6, 2009 | 06:59 PM

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fonefiddy

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So I guess someone made the decision that looks, trump functionality.
Another case of the truck becoming a toy, instead of a tool?

Jun 1, 2010 | 07:02 PM

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Dukie

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Box access steps

Hey Chris,
I just became a member today and saw your postings last night regarding the box access steps. My brother in law checked out mine and is really wanting to find a set to put on his 2009 Ford F-150 Super Crew now so he can access his box easier.
I was wondering if you are interested in selling your set still and if they are good condition? I appreciate it.
Luke

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Anchor

I like the higher walls in the Ford box, gives me more protected area for stuff while going down the road. As for the side steps, in my case they are worthless (my truck came with them, I never would have ordered) since I don't have a gull wing tool box nor are they any good if you put your cap on. I might remove them but Wendy likes them, I guess it's the way they go in and out. If I take them off, I put up a notice, in the right place in the forum, for sale. Chris

Jun 1, 2010 | 07:49 PM

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Chris Anchor

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Well since that post I bought a Diamondback cover for the bed. It has a gull wing style doors on it so the side steps are working out great. I'm keeping them now. Thanks Chris

Jun 1, 2010 | 09:24 PM

#20

Dukie

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Steps

Hi Chris,
No worries. I have some too and find that they are very practical to have on the truck for getting into the box at the front. I hope to find some for my sister and her husband too. If you have any ideas of where I could get some other than the dealer, please let me know.
Luke

Jun 2, 2010 | 08:50 AM

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sbrider

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My daughter has the side steps on her 2009 F -150 + the "man" step on the tailgate. She is 5 feet tall so those accessories really help her be able to get things into and out of the truck bed.

Jun 2, 2010 | 04:06 PM

#22

Dukie

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Very cool! Sounds like your daughter is driving the right brand too! lol
I can just imagine a 5' girl putting the "man" step down and the grab bar up to get into the box from the tailgate. But, hey...very cool accessories for the Best Truck in the World!
Thanks for keeping in touch, EH (some Canadian slang for ya).
Luke

Jun 2, 2010 | 04:21 PM

#23

shotgunz

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dukie

I can just imagine a 5' girl putting the "man" step down and the grab bar up to get into the box from the tailgate.

Yeah - especially since 09-10 owners have dubbed it 'the stripper pole'.

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Jun 3, 2010 | 01:42 PM

#24

sbrider

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I even put the "man" step on my '10 F-150. Easier to climb into the bed.

Jun 3, 2010 | 08:38 PM

#25

rob28

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I'm 6ft2 and use the 'man' step all the time for getting into the bed - so much easier and I'm not getting any younger....

Jun 4, 2010 | 05:52 AM

#26

Dukie

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6'3" here and at 36 my knees and back could definitely use the "man" step for my F-150.
I have had my truck for 3 weeks now and after driving all the other full size trucks, the Ford F-150 ROCKS!!!

Sep 16, 2010 | 10:18 PM

#27

OUTHNTN

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ARE THESE THE STEPS YOU GUYS ARE TALKING ABOUT? MINE CAME WITH THEM AND I HAVE NO USE FOR 'EM. THEY WORK GREAT, JUST DON'T WANT THE SCRATCHES ON THE SIDE OF THE TRUCK FROM EVERYONE TRYING THEM OUT! TOOK THEM OFF WITH ONLY 500 MILES ON THE TRUCK. I'LL TRY AND POST THEM IN THE TRUCK PARTS FOR SALE THREAD IF ANYONE'S INTERESTED.
JUST FOUND OUT I CAN'T POST 'EM YET AS I DON'T HAVE 25 POSTS. I'LL GET 'EM LISTED SOON!

Last edited by OUTHNTN; Sep 16, 2010 at 10:26 PM. Reason: UPDATE

Sep 17, 2010 | 04:00 PM

#28

Casey_78

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Check out this explanation of why the bed is so tall.
YouTube - 09 F-150: Thinking Outside and Inside the Box

Also i know that ford tries to minimize or get rid of the tranny hump in the cab as best they can.