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Old Apr 25, 2015 | 05:15 PM
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another vote for it!
it makes all the difference between "taking a giant step up to the bumper / tailgate, ripping out my jeans' crotch in the process and hoping I can lift my out-of-shape self up" and a 1-2 step on the step and up the tailgate.
Much safer to load / unload boxes without having to put them down and slide them too.

My Tacoma was OK without a step, no chance I would not have one on a F150.
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Old Apr 25, 2015 | 05:18 PM
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I have it and use it all the time. My 2014 didn't have it and I installed a Bestop Trekstep that was not bad but not as good as the 2015 step is.
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Old Apr 25, 2015 | 05:32 PM
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There are options. For around $200, you can get an AMP Research BedStep. Great product.
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Old Apr 25, 2015 | 05:59 PM
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If you will ever make repeated trips into the bed, the step is a very nice feature!

I was on the fence about it, but am now happy I got it. It makes loading and unloading the bed much easier.

+1 vote for
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Old Apr 25, 2015 | 07:21 PM
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Had it on my 2013 and loved it. I would not get another without it. I'm 6' 2"
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Old Apr 25, 2015 | 07:32 PM
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My Platinum has it, but I haven't used it. Too embarrassed using it when I could easily use the rear bumper to hop in. I had a newer model Silverado whose bumper step I really enjoyed. Other than that, I like my Ford much better.
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Old Apr 25, 2015 | 07:42 PM
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Embarrassed? LOL. Use mine all the time.
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Old Apr 25, 2015 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Ricktwuhk
Embarrassed? LOL. Use mine all the time.
I understand if someone is going in and out of the truck bed more than once (loading/unloading), but if I'm just going back there to get something real quick then I feel like it'll be faster to just use the bumper. No offense meant.
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Old Apr 25, 2015 | 07:56 PM
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If I'm carrying something I'll use it. If I'm just adjusting or moving something I'll just climb up.
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Old Apr 25, 2015 | 08:06 PM
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Use mine when I load my bike I'm 6'3 and my ktm 530 is a hog my buddies say I cheat but if they had it I know they would use it
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