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Old 04-26-2016, 02:28 PM   #1
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Old guy step!!

Bought this a week after buying our 5ver:
Guy walked over to check it out, figured I'd show it y'all!
Bought at tractor supply:30$
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Old 04-26-2016, 02:32 PM   #2
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Bought this a week after buying our 5ver:
Guy walked over to check it out, figured I'd show it y'all!
Bought at tractor supply:30$
I like it!
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Old 04-26-2016, 02:34 PM   #3
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Nice!
These are from the factory on my Ford.
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Old 04-26-2016, 06:06 PM   #4
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These can be added aftermarket as well.
BEDSTEP2â„¢ | AMP Research

I also have one under the bumper that makes it WAY easier to get into / out of the bed.
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Old 04-27-2016, 06:14 AM   #5
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I have the AMP BedStep, too. It really helps getting into the bed of the truck especially since I added the leaf springs to beef up the rear suspension which made it even higher off the ground. Very good quality and a permanent installation. The only negative is that you need the clean the snow and ice from it regularly in the winter to make sure it doesn't get frozen in the up position.
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Old 04-27-2016, 06:55 AM   #6
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If your really OLD they Used to make "Step side P/U Trucks"! Youroo!!
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Old 04-27-2016, 07:18 AM   #7
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I'm not old but only 5' 8" and those would be really handy on these tall trucks.
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Old 04-27-2016, 07:24 AM   #8
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I have them on my 2015 Lariat. I'm 6'1" and I use them all the time - very useful


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Old 04-27-2016, 07:28 AM   #9
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Nice!
These are from the factory on my Ford.
We had those on our King Ranch (AND the tailgate step with "Old Guy handle" as well )

Don't know how I could have gotten along without them! Always had folks coming over to the truck when I was using them and wanting to know where I got them -- good to see that they are available aftermarket now (thanks for the tip azjerry!)
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Old 04-27-2016, 07:50 AM   #10
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Whoa!

I'm 6-4, and it lays under the toolbox driver side. Used often!
And please keep in mind, I paid 30.00$ for this on sale! Regular 50.00$.
And I've had a few step sides!(sorry, "style sides) Lol!
Just went to amp site. Rather buy a tuner!!
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I'm 6-4, and it lays under the toolbox driver side. Used often!
And please keep in mind, I paid 30.00$ for this on sale! Regular 50.00$.
And I've had a few step sides!(sorry, "style sides) Lol!
Just went to amp site. Rather buy a tuner!!
Dave I am tall also,but how do you reach over the side and under the tool box? I need to stand on something to do that! Youroo!!
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tire steps

I wanted one, went to tractor supply, they never heard of the step. had to order on line. (Springfield,Mo. area)
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Old 04-27-2016, 08:20 AM   #13
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I use mine for checking fluids and ading DEF besides reaching the 5th wheel. Short old man tall truck!
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Old 04-27-2016, 09:03 AM   #14
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Stretch!! Lol!

I look at it, turn my head and stretch, feel for it! Lol!
Little to high for under hood fluid checks for me, but the advertising has a pic of it on a KW, and a farm tractor!!
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Old 04-27-2016, 09:05 AM   #15
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Really short 5-1, not so old. But I'll get one of these for scraping/cleaning the windshield. Have the extended nerf bars for the front of the truck bed. Buckstop bumper lets me reach the motor. My TV, my patrol vehicle next to it is a stock 2013 Ford Expedition. Click image for larger version

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Old 04-27-2016, 09:10 AM   #16
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Lol!!

I have the cab steps, not the extended. Think wife videoed me , one foot on the step, one foot on the tire, trying to unhitch!
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Old 04-27-2016, 09:16 AM   #17
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I carry a plastic milk carton in the bed of my truck to hold gas and chlorine bottles when I need them refilled. I leave it in the truck all the time now that I figured out it makes a great, lightweight step. I'm 6'1". It's tall enough for me to easily reach and the price was right!
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Old 04-27-2016, 09:28 AM   #18
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Yep!!

I'm a firm believer in milk crates! I've got two of the 6gallon crates in the RV.
Set the camper up, pull them out, slide them under the camper. Handy!!!!
But they're not as tall as the step.
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Old 04-27-2016, 09:40 PM   #19
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Have one of those hanging steps myself. Best thing for reaching the 5er hitch and into the tool box. Well worth the price.
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Old 04-27-2016, 09:55 PM   #20
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I just grab 4 Lynx blocks and put them next to the rear tire to insert the push pin in my copy of the Butch Bed Saver. Otherwise the 10 Lynx blocks are just along for the ride.
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