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Old 03-25-2013, 03:17 PM   #1
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Truck Mod - Amp Bed Step

Well, I assume it's an "Amp". We got it as a mopar accessory from the dealer after buying the truck. It was installed on the driver's side rear corner and is a very convenient step for getting up to the tailgate.

I like it so much that I'm seriously contemplating a second one just in front of the tire so that I can reach the fifth wheel hitch arm without stepping up onto the tire.
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Old 03-25-2013, 05:55 PM   #2
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Been looking at these too. Best step makes one as well. Can't believe the price for as simple an item as they are, but what can you do. These 2 definitely seem to have the best design, just hard to believe almost $500 for the pair.
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Old 03-25-2013, 06:03 PM   #3
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Yep- frightfully expensive, but oh so handy!
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Old 03-25-2013, 06:05 PM   #4
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I installed an AMP bedstep on my Chevy and love it. I am not a small guy and it is solid! I paid less than $200 for my AMP through Amazon.
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Old 03-26-2013, 03:23 PM   #5
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I now see that AmpResearch has a step for a Ford dually!! Guess I'll have to get that into the budget somehow!!
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Old 03-26-2013, 03:40 PM   #6
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(Chanting) doooooo itttttt!

Seriously- like the other guy said, I'm not small by any means (working my way down from a recent high of 288.5). And it's never given me any concern for holding me. Even when standing on it.
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Old 03-29-2013, 09:58 AM   #7
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Thanks guys. More to add to the list.
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Another AMP Research bed step fan here! Quality product.
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I like it so much that I'm seriously contemplating a second one just in front of the tire so that I can reach the fifth wheel hitch arm without stepping up onto the tire.
How about something like this: Tire Step by Hitchmate
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How about something like this: Tire Step by Hitchmate
I have something similar to that and I love it!
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How about something like this: Tire Step by Hitchmate
I have something like that from Tractor Supply and find I'm too lazy to grab it when it comes to the fifth wheel arm. Seriously- 7 seconds and it would be done, but I find I climb up on the wheel to handle business instead. (shrugs)

I like it, I just don't use it as often as I should.
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