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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
anthony2558

N-Fab wheel to wheel.   Tapatalk via Moto X    

mzodarg
mzodarg

Pics of my truck with the AMP power step.    

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chuckl1218 Senior Enthusiast

chuckl1218

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How do you like them? I am thinking of getting those as well.

They are awesome and just the right height for me, my short wife and 87 yr old parents. Very well built and they stand behind their products.

Grahamstein Enthusiast

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I installed a set of the 5 inch black iboards today. Plenty strong and even at 5 inches they only stock out past the wheels about an inch. There was some room to adjust them in and out, this is them sitting as tight to the truck as I could get them.

 

http://imgur.com/V9Hmuhy.jpg

 

http://imgur.com/x1S9wsP.jpg

 

http://imgur.com/wvygvQc.jpg

sdoyle21 Enthusiast

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I installed a set of the 5 inch black iboards today. Plenty strong and even at 5 inches they only stock out past the wheels about an inch. There was some room to adjust them in and out, this is them sitting as tight to the truck as I could get them.

http://imgur.com/V9Hmuhy.jpg

http://imgur.com/x1S9wsP.jpg

http://imgur.com/wvygvQc.jpg

Where did you buy them? Also is there a way to move them up and down? Did you install them yourself? How much? Thanks

Grahamstein Enthusiast

Grahamstein

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I got them from amazon, right around 200 bucks. There is no way to adjust them vertically.

 

I did the install myself, took about 1.5 hours, but that was because the wind blew the instructions away a few times with me chasing them.

 

The instructions were not spot on, the middle two mounts on mine had existing nuts welded to the body while the instructions said to use the clip-nuts.

 

Just mount everything and line if all up well before tightening anything down.

67ChevyRedneck Enthusiast

67ChevyRedneck

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I have the double cab, there weren't any "welded nuts" for my application, I needed to use all the body clips. Easy install. I bought the 4" and tucked them in as far as they would go checking the distance with the frame to make sure they were straight.

 

There are a couple of install videos on youtube, I think one was on a 2015 Sierra. Wasn't a great help, but gave me an idea of what body plugs needed to be removed and where the clips went (the instructions are complete crap.)

 

I just installed mine yesterday. Love em. First pair of running boards that I saw where I said "hey, I actually like those." The look even better with the factory splash guards. I had them on in about an hour, but probably spent another half hour playing with the mounts and board making sure everything was even. This site wont let me copy pics from 67-72chevytrucks.com for some reason, so here's the thread I did with pics:

 

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=697186

 

Mine were $161 free shipping on ebay, but mine were the 4" double cab, the longer cabs and wider boards are more $. I think the 4" provides plenty of step to get into the truck, if you want something you can stand on for some reason you may want to go with the 5".

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/161723167718?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

I'd like to note the hardware "sticks out" being a shiney silver and the powder coat job on the brackets sucks. I plan on pulling them off this spring and respray all the brackets and hardware a flat black.

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antony-454 Enthusiast

antony-454

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I am looking into either Raptor,Steelcraft, or Ionic in 4in or 5in with the curved ends in stainless steel. Only problem with raptor is they say they dont fit with the molded mudflaps. Im looking for anyone with experience with either brands and some pictures I just dont want any that hang to low. I have a 2014 silverado crew cab 1500. Thanks for any help

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toro1966 Enthusiast

toro1966

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Another vote for the Amp powers steps. Love mine!

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GooseCreekFarms Enthusiast

GooseCreekFarms

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A question for you AMP step guys..

 

1. Are they farmer proof? I wish I had a UTV at every farm but I don't and I'm not always in the farm truck.

2. Can I bury my truck to the frame and not mess them up?

3. Do they tuck up tight enough where I won't rip them off?

4. If I am going through a low water crossing will this damage them?

5. Also do they protect from rock chips any? That was my favorite thing about OEM steps because that's all they were good for.

 

I really hate how I slide in and out of my truck, but on all my other trucks with OEM running boards I always stepped over them and got damn dirt on my pants from brushing them. Everyone says they are worth the money, but I don't want to spend the money if I'm going to end up "redesigning" them from my farm & hunting activities.

 

Thanks for the help!

BuyAmericanIron Enthusiast

BuyAmericanIron

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GooseCreek, here are my answers to your questions.

 

1. Good question. In most cases, I think you will be OK. The AMP boards do require periodic cleaning and lube on the pivot points, which should be no issue for a farmer.

2. Another good question. AMP boards are well designed and very durable. With that said, I am not sure you can bury your truck up to the frame and no cause damage to the boards or the drive motors. Though they are in no way fragile, I doubt they were designed to take that kind of abuse.

3. Another good question. AMP boards tuck up tight (within about 1/4 on an inch) to the bottom of the rocker panels. If you bottom out your frame and rocker panels in the rocks or similar conditions, you will most likely cause severe and non-repairable damage to the boards.

4. Probably not, but possibly. The motors and electrical connections are designed to be waterproof. They are mounted under your truck and see considerable water and snow spray (in the northern climate). A low water splash or dip will not hurt them. If you bury your truck in a creek crossing and the boards are under water for a couple of days before you are pulled out, that may be another story. In this case, you are going to have numerous other issues anyway and the boards will be the least of your concerns.

5. Yes, the AMP boards do provide pretty good protection to the rocker panels from stone damage.

 

AMP boards will help with the sliding on the edge of your seat. For me and my family members, they are just the right height to help with ingress and egress. I can put my left leg out onto the board and easily step out of the truck without sliding on the edge of the seat at all. Same with getting in. Yes they are very well designed, but like everything else, they have a limit to the abuse they can withstand.

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Texas Husker Senior Enthusiast

Texas Husker

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On the AMP boards... I haven't looked in awhile at prices all over the net, but the place I got mine has them for 1299.99 with the plug and play module. There is also free shipping and no sales tax if you live outside of Arizona. So 1299 out the door. The company is Quality Bumper. You will get the warranty as well. The used to run 10, 15 or 20% coupons, (none currently unfortunately). I had a great experience overall with them and can recommend them. Again, not sure if this is the cheapest price out there, but an option.

 

Not sure if the $100 rebate will work through them though. Might be worth looking into.

 

http://www.qualitybumper.com/runningboards_sidebars_steps/powerstep/Default.asp

 

:cheers:

toro1966 Enthusiast

toro1966

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On the AMP boards... I haven't looked in awhile at prices all over the net, but the place I got mine has them for 1299.99 with the plug and play module. There is also free shipping and no sales tax if you live outside of Arizona. So 1299 out the door. The company is Quality Bumper. You will get the warranty as well. The used to run 10, 15 or 20% coupons, (none currently unfortunately). I had a great experience overall with them and can recommend them. Again, not sure if this is the cheapest price out there, but an option.

 

Not sure if the $100 rebate will work through them though. Might be worth looking into.

 

http://www.qualitybumper.com/runningboards_sidebars_steps/powerstep/Default.asp

 

:cheers:

Think I paid 1060 from Amazon with prime shipping with plug and play.

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