I haven't tested yet. Only drove around 3 miles a day back in Phoenix so not really a good test. I did bring it up north with me where I drive a lot further so can get a better test. I just need to get things setup with Forscan and log some results.
I actually like that as opposed to the hitch step options. Thanks fro posting!I installed the TrekStep yesterday afternoon.
https://www.bestop.com/products/trekstep-rear-mount-step-ford-2019-2021-ranger/
And it wasn't hard and certainly not the 4 hours they say, but I did mess with it for 2 hours ...
The bed bolt isn't bad to get out. I used a 1/2' drive ratchet with a foot long extension and then a 3/4 inch wrench as a cheater bar. A wiring connector had to be pulled from the frame and held out of the way.
The big pain was getting their massive bracket in place. There's plenty of wiggle room to get it there but getting the bed bolt back in was a bit tight. Thankfully, the tail gate damper has atrophied my arms enough that I could get my forearms up in the fender and get to the bolt. To tighten it meant no extension and very limited room to tighten on the ratchet. But it'll work slowly.
I should have placed both shims they provide in place before bolting it all in. They suggest adding it later but I knew I wanted it as low as possible. They have you shimming it after install but I wasn't looking for a tight tucked in look, I need every half inch I can get to get my 5'6" self into the bed.
Adding the shims after meant more tight ratcheting, but it wasn't all that bad.
I'm glad that it's on and even Kate can get into the bed with it, so that's great—no more jumping up to sit on the tail gate and rolling around like a fish out of water to get in.
Friggin'sun was making me nuts, the underside has that black wax coating crap and it's impossible for me to see in there (had two Olights in there on max as well).
The damper proved useful to hold the golf umbrella!
The "big" bracket they supply is steel and everything else is aluminum, seems well made.
When did yours show up? I have had one on order since November...I installed the TrekStep yesterday afternoon.
https://www.bestop.com/products/trekstep-rear-mount-step-ford-2019-2021-ranger/
And it wasn't hard and certainly not the 4 hours they say, but I did mess with it for 2 hours ...
The bed bolt isn't bad to get out. I used a 1/2' drive ratchet with a foot long extension and then a 3/4 inch wrench as a cheater bar. A wiring connector had to be pulled from the frame and held out of the way.
The big pain was getting their massive bracket in place. There's plenty of wiggle room to get it there but getting the bed bolt back in was a bit tight. Thankfully, the tail gate damper has atrophied my arms enough that I could get my forearms up in the fender and get to the bolt. To tighten it meant no extension and very limited room to tighten on the ratchet. But it'll work slowly.
I should have placed both shims they provide in place before bolting it all in. They suggest adding it later but I knew I wanted it as low as possible. They have you shimming it after install but I wasn't looking for a tight tucked in look, I need every half inch I can get to get my 5'6" self into the bed.
Adding the shims after meant more tight ratcheting, but it wasn't all that bad.
I'm glad that it's on and even Kate can get into the bed with it, so that's great—no more jumping up to sit on the tail gate and rolling around like a fish out of water to get in.
Friggin'sun was making me nuts, the underside has that black wax coating crap and it's impossible for me to see in there (had two Olights in there on max as well).
The damper proved useful to hold the golf umbrella!
The "big" bracket they supply is steel and everything else is aluminum, seems well made.
Holy Cow!!!
WTF... Did you order direct from Bestop? I am going to call them now if so..
I have used the ball mount but it's pretty tall for me and I wanted something that I could use when the tail gate is down.
Appreciate the intel, waiting for a call back from Bestop now. It's wild how bad customer service has gotten with these companies.
Just spoke with Bestop, super helpful. They have different stock for direct customers and their dealers. They don't expect dealer stock until the winter (LOL) but they have limited stock right now for sale directly to customers. I placed an order over the phone for a dealer stock unit which they are going to "expedite" which means ships in 3-5 days.
Not sure if you are still following this post, but I also live in Florida on the Treasure Coast and have the same white on rubber at pillars between windows..my son-in-law has a friend who lives in Port St. Lucie and went to the dealer and they ordered him new rubber....Florida is really rough on the rubber and plastic...I went though 3 Bakflips on my F250 before I went to the MX4...and the Mx4 I put on the Ranger is already turning.....I am going to talk to the dealer next week and will post answer I get....not sure how may other Ranger owners are have same problem. 2020 Ranger Lariat Super Crew Dark Gray...Gave her a wash and heard crackling around the rear Ford emblem when drying the truck. The area around the lettering looks to be cracking. I can only guess from the strong South Florida sun. Not a good sign when the company logo cannot last.
Also noticed the trim on the door is turning white on both the drivers side and the passenger side in the same area located between the front and rear windows.
That's awesome! And I didn't have a 8mm allen head socket and that would have been helpful, I used a T25 (I think) instead. I also needed a deep socket for the M10 X 120 MM bolt (17mm, I think).
Here are some pics showing the TrekStep in action, I grab onto the side rail and feel pretty steady. Not sure how it would be if I had something in one hand, I doubt I'd ever step up like that. I'd always place whatever on the tail gate and then grab it once I was in the bed.
