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quise2024 Enthusiast

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Also about to pull the trigger on Raptor 5" bars. They also are one of the few not excluded on AA's 22% off sale.

 

My only debate is black or stainless. Will the black hold uo over time? Like with rust, chip, or show scratched coating if some rocks go across it

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weagle99
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I installed Amp Research Power Steps on my GMT900 recently and will never own another truck without them.

anthony2558
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N-Fab wheel to wheel.   Tapatalk via Moto X    

mzodarg
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Pics of my truck with the AMP power step.    

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TruckDaddy Enthusiast

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The black Raptors are black powder coat on mild steel. If the powder chips, they can rust. The warranty is 10 years which is pretty darn good for black power coated mild steel. The polished stainless steel steps are less likely to rust, the warranty is lifetime.

Rme2513 Enthusiast

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Has any one had the stock bed step put on and if so how does it fold up it says you cant use it with 4" assist steps makes no sense to me why you can't have both

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mefly2 Enthusiast

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Also about to pull the trigger on Raptor 5" bars. They also are one of the few not excluded on AA's 22% off sale.

 

My only debate is black or stainless. Will the black hold uo over time? Like with rust, chip, or show scratched coating if some rocks go across it

 

Almost a year on our stainless Raptors and they still look like showroom displays!

You will enjoy yours; good choice.

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quise2024 Enthusiast

quise2024

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has anyone seen the bestop powerboard? Basically the AMP boards except they have a motorized one and the magnetic sensor ones.

 

wonder how well the sensor ones work compared to motorized ones

Piggywutz Enthusiast

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I don't think I've see these boards mentioned in this thread yet. That are Iron Cross Patriot boards. I liked the looks of them and ordered a set. The install was easy and I really like them. Here are some pics.

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Onmytab Enthusiast

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Is the sale over on thise raptors with 22% off?

mefly2 Enthusiast

mefly2

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I don't think I've see these boards mentioned in this thread yet. That are Iron Cross Patriot boards. I liked the looks of them and ordered a set. The install was easy and I really like them. Here are some pics.

Interesting design; I like them! What is the material and how is it finished?

Imcrazy Senior Enthusiast

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The black Raptors are black powder coat on mild steel. If the powder chips, they can rust. The warranty is 10 years which is pretty darn good for black power coated mild steel. The polished stainless steel steps are less likely to rust, the warranty is lifetime.

 

I've go about 20k miles on mine in black and they're holding up pretty good, a few scratches but, no rush except for the brackets. I need to get around to sanding those down and touching them up. I kinda wish I'd gotten the SS bars but, I wanted to down play the nerfs because I don't have chrome wheels.

Piggywutz Enthusiast

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I almost ordered those but i thought i saw somewhere that installation required drilling

There was no drilling required. The brackets bolted right up to the pinch welds and the body holes.

 

Interesting design; I like them! What is the material and how is it finished?

They are made out of steel. I think a fairly thick gauge because they do have some weight to them. The finish is a textured powder coat. The end caps are plastic and the step treads are rubber.

Piggywutz Enthusiast

Piggywutz

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Has any one had the stock bed step put on and if so how does it fold up it says you cant use it with 4" assist steps makes no sense to me why you can't have both

I think the 4" assist step curves back underneath the front of the bed where the bed step mounts. I think the bed step is pretty neat, but it is unreal that they cost 250 bucks per step.

volrus Enthusiast

volrus

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Got my Go Rhino RB10's installed today. They are great, very solid. However, I got them put on and looked down and realized there is a gap without any of the line x type paint where the "lip" meets the main part of the board. There was also one black lock washer missing, but no worries on that. I haven't contacted them yet about the paint, but I'm really hoping they can just send me a small tube of the paint to fill it in. Anybody have any experience with this issue that can tell me what to expect?

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