Has anyone installed the tail gate step as an aftermarket installation? If so please let me know because I would love to get one for my truck. Hopefully this is not a repeat thread..thanks guys

 

I bought an Amp Research Bedstep for mine.

http://www.amp-research.com/products...ories/bedstep/

 

I don't think you can add the OE step and stripper pole to a tailgate that didn't come with one.

I think the only way to add the OE one to your truck is to get a new tailgate that already has it.

Here's a somewhat similar aftermarket step. It doesn't have the mini-stripper pole, but would be a lot cheaper than getting a new tailgate:

http://www.autoaccessoriesgarage.com...EmlxoCOAfw_wcB

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/251584696997?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

you are correct. the inner stamping/panel is different, put a want ad out, my buddy swapped a regular gate for the step one, same year colour, it worked good in his favor..

 

Yeah that's what I was afraid of. I guess I'll go aftermarket..thank you

 

I was really wanting something to step up on while the tailgate is down but thanks anyway..by the way I like your quote LOL!

 

Shoot I'll try that too, Kodiak Brown might be a little hard to come by though..lol

 

I have to be honest; I laughed when they told me what the "stripper pole" was and demo'd the step for me when I was looking at new F-150's. I could face away from the truck, place my palms on the tailgate, hop up, spin around and stand up before the sales person could figure out how to get the step to pop out. I suppose people like gimmicks and that's all it is to me. But I do love all the nice stuff that comes with the 302A package though

I think some of those aftermarket steps without a pole would be rather dangerous since there's nothing to hold on to when you step up. Just my opinion.

 

Lol thanks! It came from an insane thread a while back. I wish I could find it just to read it again lol.