Sandman Ranger
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Thanks.
Amp research power step running boards are now available on their site just ordered mine
Ordered.
Finally.
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Thanks.
Amp research power step running boards are now available on their site just ordered mine
Richard,
Amp research power step running boards are now available on their site just ordered mine
Hey Pete,Thanks.
Ordered.
Finally.
Will do.Hey Pete,
If/when possible, please post pictures and install details.
Thanks!
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I have to say I wasn't thrilled about how much the board shows along the rocker when it's retracted. On my F150 and Dodge, they tuck way under the rocker, up and away and are almost completely hidden. Once I got going on the install on my Ranger though, I quickly realized why the board shows like it does, there is barely enough space between the body and the frame; no room to tuck it anywhere with the board hinges have to retract somewhere....... My truck is silver and the boards are black. Now that I've had them a few weeks, I like the silver/black contrast. I suppose you could have the boards paint to match the body color if you wanted.I have been waiting for the release of these PowerSteps as well. The website currently states: "Out of Stock"?
After seeing the photo's on DAWGSLAW (BTW - Sweet Truck!) I'm surprised that the step is up so far up on the lower rocker in the closed position? Maybe that is adjustable via the mounting brackets?
Am I mistaken?
They do show a lot more than the full sized trucks, but I got used to it. I probably have the worse color (next to white), silver and with the black boards, you really see them. I gotta say though, that they look alright and go with the truck IMO......The last vehicles I owned, (F-250 & F-150) the AMP power steps retracted underneath and mostly out of sight. It seems the ranger AMP power steps are more visible while retracted (which could be a good thing to deflect road debris), but I personally think they show too much and look a little out of place while retracted. Maybe seeing them in person will change my mind.
Hey Sandman..... Most installs vary, but I tried to follow the AMP instructions as much as possible. Even still, I had to use some trial and error on the wire routing.While I wait for them to offer for sale to common people, what I would like is more details on is regarding Install. I have read the instructions, but they are vague on wire routing. I asked since they have time would they add to the instructions (asked in December).
Where is the hole drilled on driver side for wiring?
Where did the wires get attached and run under the truck. How do they run in the engine and any Wiring hook up point pictures. All of this would be great. No rush as sounds like public sales are 2 weeks out unless they reply to my email with your their info. Hard to give people money. One would think in these times they would roll out the red carpet. Thanks.
Howdy TT!I have to say I wasn't thrilled about how much the board shows along the rocker when it's retracted. On my F150 and Dodge, they tuck way under the rocker, up and away and are almost completely hidden. Once I got going on the install on my Ranger though, I quickly realized why the board shows like it does, there is barely enough space between the body and the frame; no room to tuck it anywhere with the board hinges have to retract somewhere....... My truck is silver and the boards are black. Now that I've had them a few weeks, I like the silver/black contrast. I suppose you could have the boards paint to match the body color if you wanted.
Hey Tye!These are what I have for now. If you want to see something else shoot me a message and I’ll be happy to get one for you.
Hi Kimball,I had all but convinced myself that I would be perfectly happy with the factory running boards, but last week we rented an Expedition for a family road trip, and I pretty much loved the power running boards on that thing. (I don't know if they were made by Amp, but my wife liked them more than the stock running boards on my truck as well). So, I'm back to looking into the Amp Powerstep.
One question I still have: My biggest gripe with the factory running boards is that when I step up on them, then I have to duck down quite a bit to get into the cab... if they were mounted about 2" lower, I'd be happier with them. From the videos and photos I've seen of deployed power steps, they *appear* to wind up being just a bit lower than the factory running boards, but I wanted to find out for sure. I took this picture this morning on my truck - would someone who has them installed on their Ranger mind taking the same measurement on yours, and let me know what the measurement is? I'm interested in knowing the vertical distance down from the outermost part of the lower rocker panel to the top of the running board. In this picture, that's 4".
Thanks!
Thanks for the back story, Phil! I'll definitely keep that in mind when deciding on whether to go with the Amp power bars or not. I don't want any broken ankles....I will give you a back story on step bars at Ford....
Hey Kimball!I had all but convinced myself that I would be perfectly happy with the factory running boards, but last week we rented an Expedition for a family road trip, and I pretty much loved the power running boards on that thing. (I don't know if they were made by Amp, but my wife liked them more than the stock running boards on my truck as well). So, I'm back to looking into the Amp Powerstep.
One question I still have: My biggest gripe with the factory running boards is that when I step up on them, then I have to duck down quite a bit to get into the cab... if they were mounted about 2" lower, I'd be happier with them. From the videos and photos I've seen of deployed power steps, they *appear* to wind up being just a bit lower than the factory running boards, but I wanted to find out for sure. I took this picture this morning on my truck - would someone who has them installed on their Ranger mind taking the same measurement on yours, and let me know what the measurement is? I'm interested in knowing the vertical distance down from the outermost part of the lower rocker panel to the top of the running board. In this picture, that's 4".
Thanks!