Amp Power Steps install cost.

[tgRanger]

Hello everyone. To all that purchased these Amp steps and had them professionally installed may I ask what you paid for installation?

I bought a set from Real Trucks with the intention of installing them myself but I have a bad hip and decided to maybe get them installed and not risk further injury.

I was quoted $620 from one shop and think that was a bit much. What have you all paid.

Anyone on NJ area able to install them for me? ? Thanks in advance

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[Rence]

To be honest I don’t think the price is really that unreasonable for a qualified shop, it’s a four hour install minimum, took me 6 hours the first day including the LED lights ,The next day was 1 1/2 hour for the bypass switch. Check around but make sure they are qualified.

 

[Muscleford]

My son and I installed mine took about 4 1/2 to 5 hours with no by-pass switch.

 

[HeatXfer]

Conservatively, anywhere from $100 to $150 an hour. If that shop only does repairs and has never installed something like the powered step, $650 sounds about right for the time they'll spend.

 

[TJC]

These guys are on target. I am 68 and it took me ~6 hours. I notice that it gets harder each year to lay on that cold concrete.

I did use different LED lights, and cheated by using very strong magnets to place them. I didn't like the idea of drilling mounting or wiring holes in the bottom of the truck.

I did drill one hole to route the wiring into the drivers footwell per the instructions, but used Rustoleum primer to cover the bare metal, then coated the hole mating surfaces with silicone before installing a silicone doughnut gasket on the wire and mounting it in the hole. Figured that would protect the bare metal from the elements.

I absolutely love the steps. One of my favorite additions to the truck.

Oh, no bypass switch either.

 

[Rence]

Tony you are so correct! , for me laying down is the easy part, getting my A$$ up is the hard part!?

 

[tgRanger]

Thank you for the replies everyone. Looks like I'm going to bite the bullet and get them professionally installed.

The shop that I chose came recommended from Real Trucks site as an authorized dealer and installer. There was another one that I called and they said they only install the ones they sell. So I was out of luck there. This one did question me as well making sure I purchased them from RT’s, something about being able to honor the warranty.

Plus from what I’ve been reading these are hit or miss on the install, with some having issues. So I’ll leave it to the pros and get an install warranty so they can deal with it if I have any problems down the road. And I save my hip and pain to boot.

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