Tailgate step
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I know I would use the hell out of the tailgate step.
For me though, this is the best. Effortlessly deploys and retracts. I would put this on, even if my truck came with the tailgate step. Third truck in a row with the 502a package. and no tailgate step.. that kills me.
I'm sure I'd get used to turning around to step down with a notched bumper. I think that's another win for the tailgate and the retractable bumper step.
It also blends in surprisingly well. Most people don't even see it. Even knowing it's there, I don't notice it.
For me though, this is the best. Effortlessly deploys and retracts. I would put this on, even if my truck came with the tailgate step. Third truck in a row with the 502a package. and no tailgate step.. that kills me.
I'm sure I'd get used to turning around to step down with a notched bumper. I think that's another win for the tailgate and the retractable bumper step.
It also blends in surprisingly well. Most people don't even see it. Even knowing it's there, I don't notice it.
That's why multiple choices are a good thing!
Last edited by BadAV; Nov 28, 2018 at 07:18 AM.
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I know I would use the hell out of the tailgate step.
For me though, this is the best. Effortlessly deploys and retracts. I would put this on, even if my truck came with the tailgate step. Third truck in a row with the 502a package. and no tailgate step.. that kills me.
I'm sure I'd get used to turning around to step down with a notched bumper. I think that's another win for the tailgate and the retractable bumper step.
It also blends in surprisingly well. Most people don't even see it. Even knowing it's there, I don't notice it.
For me though, this is the best. Effortlessly deploys and retracts. I would put this on, even if my truck came with the tailgate step. Third truck in a row with the 502a package. and no tailgate step.. that kills me.
I'm sure I'd get used to turning around to step down with a notched bumper. I think that's another win for the tailgate and the retractable bumper step.
It also blends in surprisingly well. Most people don't even see it. Even knowing it's there, I don't notice it.
Last edited by OBXgeek; Nov 28, 2018 at 09:02 AM.
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Just to clarify ...the AMP Research step attaches to the frame, not the bumper. It utilizes the same mount points as bumper. If you rip it off the bumper is coming with it
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Not the one I was referencing. According to the next response after yours it attaches to the frame.
It would still get ripped off at my property. I have an access point where I slightly drag the bottom of the rear bumper going through a rocky washout. I keep it maintained the best I can but there is no way around dragging without adding larger tires, and I am not going larger than the 33s I have on it with 3.31 gears.
It would still get ripped off at my property. I have an access point where I slightly drag the bottom of the rear bumper going through a rocky washout. I keep it maintained the best I can but there is no way around dragging without adding larger tires, and I am not going larger than the 33s I have on it with 3.31 gears.
Last edited by BadAV; Nov 28, 2018 at 02:44 PM.
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Not the one I was referencing. According to the next response after yours it attaches to the frame.
It would still get ripped off at my property. I have an access point where I slightly drag the bottom of the rear bumper going through a rocky washout. I keep it maintained the best I can but there is no way around dragging without adding larger tires, and I am not going larger than the 33s I have on it with 3.31 gears.
It would still get ripped off at my property. I have an access point where I slightly drag the bottom of the rear bumper going through a rocky washout. I keep it maintained the best I can but there is no way around dragging without adding larger tires, and I am not going larger than the 33s I have on it with 3.31 gears.
It definitely wouldn't hold up being bounced off of rocky terrain, but it's more rugged than most expect. I swear people try and bend it on purpose. It continues to just laugh at them..
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Not the one I was referencing. According to the next response after yours it attaches to the frame.
It would still get ripped off at my property. I have an access point where I slightly drag the bottom of the rear bumper going through a rocky washout. I keep it maintained the best I can but there is no way around dragging without adding larger tires, and I am not going larger than the 33s I have on it with 3.31 gears.
It would still get ripped off at my property. I have an access point where I slightly drag the bottom of the rear bumper going through a rocky washout. I keep it maintained the best I can but there is no way around dragging without adding larger tires, and I am not going larger than the 33s I have on it with 3.31 gears.
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If you would rip off the Amp bed step, then you're ripping off the hitch and tail pipe every time. Look at the pic of the back of the truck...the step is higher than the hitch and tail pipe. They would go first! Pictures can "lie", but I have one of these steps and can assure you it is well protected.
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