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jcchevy Enthusiast

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I am going to remove the factory ones on my denali and put on the amp power steps soon. The stock 6" wide are decent running boards but fill up with snow and slush and because the truck is not lifted they are actually just in the way as I step over them to get in and out mind you im 6'3". Otherwise like you side if I step on them I have to hunker down and distort my body getting in lol.

 

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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.

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N-Fab wheel to wheel.   Tapatalk via Moto X    

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Pics of my truck with the AMP power step.    

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Swazimoto Enthusiast

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+1 AMP Research. I thought I should throw this out there. The factory 6 inch provide a ton of protection against debris from your front tires. That is why they are full of snow and other road mess. I'll be watching this thread closely. I am going to sell my factory chrome steps because I want all black ones. I am worried about losing the protection from them so I am not positive I'll do the AMP yet.

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4cRanch Enthusiast

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I first saw these steps on my brothers F150 Platinum and was amazed how functional they really are. My '14 came with the 6" steps and look nice but as for assisting getting in/out, they don't compare to the Amp Research. I had to make a decision whether to purchase the tonneau cover or the steps first. I went with the cover since I really could use it right away and already have assist steps. As soon as funds allow, I'll be ordering these steps.

 

Has anyone priced them less than $885/shipped? I don't know anything about this listed company; any feedback?

 

http://performanceparts.com/part/AMP-Research/75154-01A

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lrymal Senior Enthusiast

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I am worried about losing the protection from them so I am not positive I'll do the AMP yet.

 

I ran the AMPs for the nearly three years that I had my 2011 GMC crew cab. Although they are not "sticking out," they do protect the underside of the rocker panel when folded up. No rock chips, etc., on the lower door panel, rocker panel.

Jsb55 Enthusiast

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I just got the Ionic Voyager running boards. They are a 6" running board close to OEM bars. I got the chrome ones delivered for $356. Definitely changes the way you get in and out of the truck and catches a lot of the road debris. I have a long stone driveway and I think this will stop a majority of the stones from hitting the truck itself.

vicdanj Enthusiast

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Was also considering amp boards .....but was also considering the possibility of protection from door dings having regular boards. My last truck equipped with nerf bars went several yrs without door dings as the boards protruded just enough to catch door ninja attacks.

PaulM Enthusiast

PaulM

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Anyone out there gone after market for running boards and if so what are you buying? Been looking at ionic gladiators but wanted to ask the group.

 

N-Fabs >*

seatec Enthusiast

seatec

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Question about the AMPS. I am doing some 4 wheeling with the truck and wonder if they can get hurt if I drag them. Also, can they be turned off not to deploy when I open the door. The reason is that sometimes when your a little high centered you wouldn't want the to open when you open the door,

Tim99GT Enthusiast

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Question about the AMPS. I am doing some 4 wheeling with the truck and wonder if they can get hurt if I drag them. Also, can they be turned off not to deploy when I open the door. The reason is that sometimes when your a little high centered you wouldn't want the to open when you open the door,

 

I have never owned a set so i may be wrong, but i would assume since they tuck up under the truck quite well, dragging them wont be an issue. I would think you would catch the truck frame or something else before you actually catch the running board.

 

Also, i know that they have a feature that stop them if something prevents them from retracting up (Say a kids foot or something is stuck between the truck and the running board) and i would have to assume the same would be true if something prevented them from dropping.

 

Again, i have never owned a set, but i see my assumptions being fairly good towards that.

seatec Enthusiast

seatec

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I have never owned a set so i may be wrong, but i would assume since they tuck up under the truck quite well, dragging them wont be an issue. I would think you would catch the truck frame or something else before you actually catch the running board.

 

Also, i know that they have a feature that stop them if something prevents them from retracting up (Say a kids foot or something is stuck between the truck and the running board) and i would have to assume the same would be true if something prevented them from dropping.

 

Again, i have never owned a set, but i see my assumptions being fairly good towards that.

Tim,

Your logic is sound but i'd feel better if I could flip a switch and turned them off rather than relying on the a pressure switch.

Tim99GT Enthusiast

Tim99GT

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Tim,

Your logic is sound but i'd feel better if I could flip a switch and turned them off rather than relying on the a pressure switch.

 

Understandable. Im sure you could easily splice in a switch to do this.

Rangerrichz520 Enthusiast

Rangerrichz520

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I purchased mine Amp-Research running boards from Auto Anything paid $1149 less 10% plus free shipping. I believe they drop13" from the bottom of the door sill. Just had them installed for about $500 with a relay switch to power them on and off. There normally in the off position because I don't need to use them as of now my wife is very happy with them. As times sets in with my rheumatoid arthritis getting worse, I'll end up using the running boards on more day to day. They are a well-built product and made here in the states and worth every dollar!

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