Adding Tailgate step
I can tell you it is still two different tailgates. As stated before, the outer shell is thw same but that is all. Both steps even use different hinges since the 15+ step gate has a torsion rod in it to assist with lifting.
Im speaking from experience on this as I changed my gate over to a step gate.
Im speaking from experience on this as I changed my gate over to a step gate.
Added the step in tailgate option to my 2020 XLT build sheet order. Have used it since September and although useful, it is extremely heavy and bothersome to pull out, put back in and keep clean so it doesn't bind up.
I would keep one or two folding heavy duty step stools in the bed. Walmart or Amazon sells them for $12 - $18.
I would keep one or two folding heavy duty step stools in the bed. Walmart or Amazon sells them for $12 - $18.
Added the step in tailgate option to my 2020 XLT build sheet order. Have used it since September and although useful, it is extremely heavy and bothersome to pull out, put back in and keep clean so it doesn't bind up.
I would keep one or two folding heavy duty step stools in the bed. Walmart or Amazon sells them for $12 - $18.
I would keep one or two folding heavy duty step stools in the bed. Walmart or Amazon sells them for $12 - $18.
Added the step in tailgate option to my 2020 XLT build sheet order. Have used it since September and although useful, it is extremely heavy and bothersome to pull out, put back in and keep clean so it doesn't bind up.
I would keep one or two folding heavy duty step stools in the bed. Walmart or Amazon sells them for $12 - $18.
I would keep one or two folding heavy duty step stools in the bed. Walmart or Amazon sells them for $12 - $18.
I bought my 2014 from dealer inventory and it happened to have the tailgate step. I had never used one before but It quickly became a must have for me on all future trucks. I ordered my 2017 and 2020 with the tailgate step. It was a little under $400 option on 13th gens. It went up to $430 on 14th gens but it also includes the tailgate work surface. Sounds like a lot of money but it was well worth it to me. Kind of like buy once cry once. Because it's much cheaper than trying to add it after the fact.











