Any one installed the AMP Research PowerStep XL - PART # AMP-77255-01A on a ZR2 1500? This set looks like a Rocker Guard when closed. I have Rocker Guards from the dealer, but really need some steps for the girls to be able to get in and out of this truck. Wondering how they look compared to the Rocker Guards and if the closed clearance is still the same. According to one of the on line sellers "They hang about 2-3 inches when close and when extended they drop about 12-13 inches". That seams like a LONG drop for a 1500 even with the factory 2" lift.
AMP Research PowerStep XL - PART # AMP-77255-01A
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I have the AMP - Extreme version, with the ACCY switch. Those measurements are the same. The PowerSteps do not run from wheel well to wheel well like most rocker guards. My wife thanks me every time she get in the truck.
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I have them on my 2500HD and the standard ones on the 1500. Unless you lift your 1500, they will sit quite low and the step will be close to the ground. I would stick with the standards.
They will not function like a rock slider. They may give you some light protection, but they will get crushed like a cochroach in any rugged terrain and you'll have damage to the steps and rocker panel.
I've got detailed posts about both with pictures.
They will not function like a rock slider. They may give you some light protection, but they will get crushed like a cochroach in any rugged terrain and you'll have damage to the steps and rocker panel.
I've got detailed posts about both with pictures.
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They look sleek. How much effort was it to install?
I had the dealer install them for $150.
As AXE said above, "They will not function like a rock slider." You should check out his posts.
jevdajigga2
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They look nice ordering mine next week. It's only been 2 days and wifey done fell out multiple times. She's 5'2" so it is quite a task getting in & out. Plus she gonna really need it after the BDS lift kit.
securityguy
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My wife is 5'0" and has the same issue. That's why I am looking to upgrade to a 2500HDThey look nice ordering mine next week. It's only been 2 days and wifey done fell out multiple times. She's 5'2" so it is quite a task getting in & out. Plus she gonna really need it after the BDS lift kit.
I just had these installed this week. I really like them. They do come down lower than the original so I still have to pull myself in. Price you pay at 5'2".
securityguy
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Looks nice! What did that run ya installed?
The steps cost $1,900, and the installation was $300. The installation seems pretty straightforward. I think I could have done the installation myself, as they are considered plug-and-play, but I just didn't have the time.
securityguy
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That's not bad!
They are not even close to plug n play. It requires running two separate harness and splicing wires into the BCM which is difficult at best to get to and even identify the wires that need to be spliced. I posted details on the install of the AMPs for both the 1500 and 2500.
$300 isn't bad for install cause they are a PIA.
I didn't do the installation myself. They scheduled me for five hours and took two, telling me they didn't realize they were the XL model and that supposedly those are an easier install.
There's 0 difference in install, I would say the XLs take a bit longer, cause your adding the XL housing which bolts in separately. I'd say it took me about 3 hours, but every lead on my wire harness is sleeved and secured to the vehicle. It takes a lot of time to do that cause there's probably 20+ feet of wire and 8 separate wires to all the parts.
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