Platinum power running boards install in non platinum truck
03-23-2017, 10:45 AM
#11
I'll humor you, here is the part list and cost for OEM steps.
Right Step with motor
AL3Z-16450-C - $2,271.75
Left Step with motor
AL3Z-16451-A - $2168.50
Mounting Hardware -
AL3Z-16451-A need 16 of those at $2.08 each = $33.28
9L3Z-16N454-A need 4 of those at $20.38 each = $81.52
Wiring harness
Not available, you will need to make your own.
Total for OEM steps = $4555.05 and you still need to make your harness and figure out how to hook it up and make it work.
It might actually be cheaper and less hassle to take all the aftermarket parts off you truck and trade it in for a Platinum with the power steps!
Right Step with motor
AL3Z-16450-C - $2,271.75
Left Step with motor
AL3Z-16451-A - $2168.50
Mounting Hardware -
AL3Z-16451-A need 16 of those at $2.08 each = $33.28
9L3Z-16N454-A need 4 of those at $20.38 each = $81.52
Wiring harness
Not available, you will need to make your own.
Total for OEM steps = $4555.05 and you still need to make your harness and figure out how to hook it up and make it work.
It might actually be cheaper and less hassle to take all the aftermarket parts off you truck and trade it in for a Platinum with the power steps!
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superfets (03-23-2017)
03-23-2017, 02:31 PM
#12
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Everyone take a chill pill. Maybe the OP found a set on CL for super cheap. At that point it may be a better option. Of course, when I say super cheap I am thinking $200 or so buckaroonies since the OEM boards are garbage.
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superfets (03-23-2017)
03-23-2017, 05:29 PM
#13
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Thread Starter
I'll humor you, here is the part list and cost for OEM steps.
Right Step with motor
AL3Z-16450-C - $2,271.75
Left Step with motor
AL3Z-16451-A - $2168.50
Mounting Hardware -
AL3Z-16451-A need 16 of those at $2.08 each = $33.28
9L3Z-16N454-A need 4 of those at $20.38 each = $81.52
Wiring harness
Not available, you will need to make your own.
Total for OEM steps = $4555.05 and you still need to make your harness and figure out how to hook it up and make it work.
It might actually be cheaper and less hassle to take all the aftermarket parts off you truck and trade it in for a Platinum with the power steps!
Right Step with motor
AL3Z-16450-C - $2,271.75
Left Step with motor
AL3Z-16451-A - $2168.50
Mounting Hardware -
AL3Z-16451-A need 16 of those at $2.08 each = $33.28
9L3Z-16N454-A need 4 of those at $20.38 each = $81.52
Wiring harness
Not available, you will need to make your own.
Total for OEM steps = $4555.05 and you still need to make your harness and figure out how to hook it up and make it work.
It might actually be cheaper and less hassle to take all the aftermarket parts off you truck and trade it in for a Platinum with the power steps!
Cheers
03-23-2017, 05:31 PM
#14
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Thread Starter
Cheers
03-23-2017, 05:47 PM
#16
Best part about the amps besides being reliable, is easy and affordable access to replacement parts.
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Last edited by RLXXI; 03-23-2017 at 05:51 PM.
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superfets (03-23-2017)
03-23-2017, 11:28 PM
#17
I see what your saying. But i got the steps and mounting hardware for free. My friend lowered his platinum. He said i could have them. But he would not touch any electrical other then unplugging the steps. And i don't blame him. That's why I'm asking. But thanks for your effort.
Cheers
Cheers
You need to see if your, very very good friend, is willing to let you trace the wiring in his truck, you can then use that to build your own harness. Once you have it built and connected, you will still need to figure out how to make them work, my guess would be the BCM. You can compare your as built data to his and then experiment with changing values using Forscan. But that was is a pain too.
Your best option is to see how to hook up the steps to the AMP Research 76402-01A PowerStep Plug & Play Conversion Kit. At $175 it's a deal, comes with the harness and module. Personally that's what I would go with, it will require a heck of a lot less modifications than replacing the cab harness or building you own.
Last edited by soaringfalcon; 03-24-2017 at 08:44 AM. Reason: Autocorrect fail, fixed is to need
03-24-2017, 01:30 AM
#18
I love my platinum power running boards when its above 40 degrees-ish.
Below that temperature, I turn them off. I have no idea how/why the steps deploy horridly slow/get stuck in the cold temperature. It's a electric system so cold shouldn't have THAT much of an impact of their operation, but ooooh boy a few days it was below 20 degrees and I had to manually push them back in on the drivers side (weaker side) and then climb in the passenger side to turn off the power running boards. Ford needs to work on their power running boards, because in cold weather they have no place on a truck.
/end rant
They're great while they work, but definitely go with AMP. Might work better in the cold too...
Below that temperature, I turn them off. I have no idea how/why the steps deploy horridly slow/get stuck in the cold temperature. It's a electric system so cold shouldn't have THAT much of an impact of their operation, but ooooh boy a few days it was below 20 degrees and I had to manually push them back in on the drivers side (weaker side) and then climb in the passenger side to turn off the power running boards. Ford needs to work on their power running boards, because in cold weather they have no place on a truck.
/end rant
They're great while they work, but definitely go with AMP. Might work better in the cold too...
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superfets (03-24-2017)
03-24-2017, 08:01 AM
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Thread Starter
Free beats my estimate by a mile, however you still need to power them up. The wiring harness that they hook into is part of the cab main harness, and is only available to dealers. My guesstimate is $1000+ for the part, then you will need to take the cab down to bare steel to replace it. Again, might be less of a hassle to trade in you truck for a platinum.
You is to see if your, very very good friend, is willing to let you trace the wiring in his truck, you can then use that to build your own harness. Once you have it built and connected, you will still need to figure out how to make them work, my guess would be the BCM. You can compare your as built data to his and then experiment with changing values using Forscan. But that was is a pain too.
Your best option is to see how to hook up the steps to the AMP Research 76402-01A PowerStep Plug & Play Conversion Kit. At $175 it's a deal, comes with the harness and module. Personally that's what I would go with, it will require a heck of a lot less modifications than replacing the cab harness or building you own.
You is to see if your, very very good friend, is willing to let you trace the wiring in his truck, you can then use that to build your own harness. Once you have it built and connected, you will still need to figure out how to make them work, my guess would be the BCM. You can compare your as built data to his and then experiment with changing values using Forscan. But that was is a pain too.
Your best option is to see how to hook up the steps to the AMP Research 76402-01A PowerStep Plug & Play Conversion Kit. At $175 it's a deal, comes with the harness and module. Personally that's what I would go with, it will require a heck of a lot less modifications than replacing the cab harness or building you own.
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superfets (03-24-2017)