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4runner amp steps pro#

Īs you can see the steps on the the trd pro are not mounted the same way, they are mounted higher up which makes them much more fully visible when retracted.

The one pic from amp research website shows the step fitting below the VERY bottom painted area for 2016-2018 Tacoma’s, and it seems to sit further back under the truck which is why it is not really visible when retracted. My question is, did the shop order the wrong amp research steps for the Tacoma ? I bought amp research steps and new tires as a gift for someone with a 2017 Barcelona red trd pro. I was assuming that the ones for a Tacoma would be the same. My brother has a 2019 dodge 4x4 diesel running amp research steps, they are pretty much entirely out of sight when retracted. I'll post them along with more photos in the closed position from different angles at normal eye level.Hello, I had a question someone on here might be able to help with. I have some photos I didn't post of the AMP electronics hook up which sits between the battery and the brake 'the steps give your rig a very finished / factory look.' It really doesn't, and in the up position is tucked up below the black lip the door seals up to.Īctually the steps appear as black cladding many vehicles have below the doors, and that's what I meant by Somewhere around the middle of the door, at an angle and position a five year old's eye would be at.īecause I see the steps all the time, it didn't occur to me that could make it appear the step protrudes That shot was taken at a fairly steep angle, and with the camera lowered toward the ground. I also want to say the photo I posted with the step in the up position is obviously giving people the wrong

4runner amp steps how to#

It's not cheap, but the fit, finish, and function are beyond reproach, and the difference getting in and out is more than night and day.įor advice on posting photos, and how to get rid of all the space prior to the If you have kids, a short or pregnant wife, struggle getting stuff secured to the roof rack, want to lift but are getting flack on increasing the climb in, or just can't jump up and in like you used to, you might consider this product. With the AMP steps that goes away and the vehicle looks much, much cleaner. That looks is as if a piece if missing from the body. Personally I've never been keen on 5th Gen lower panel that lets part of the undercarriage be seen. With the Trail black cladding in particular the steps give your rig a very finished / factory look. I was afraid that while being helpful the AMP steps wouldn't look very good when retracted. Cali Raised Step Edition Bolt On Rock Sliders 2014+ 4Runner. C4 Fab 4Runner Rock Sliders 2014+ (Ships Free) Buy Now. 4Runner Rock Sliders 2010-2013 (Ships Free) Buy Now. Aries 3 inch Black Nerf Bar - 2010+ 4Runenr. Originally I had the OEM Trail steps, which looked very cool, but weren't ideal for getting in and somewhat in the way getting out. AMP Research 4Runner PowerStep Running Board 2010+ Buy Now. I didn't think to take a photo showing a ruler across the step, however they measure out at exactly 6.5 inches wide As you can see from the photos with the original suspension, the step bisects the total rise from the ground to the threshold. There is lighting built into the system that perfectly illuminates right where you step up. The step has a non skid surface that's very secure even when wet, and to say they feel solid would be an understatement. My sore knees and 5'3' wife say thank you every time we go for a drive. I can't tell you what a difference these make for ease of entry and exit on the 5th Gen. My rig was used as the test bed and what you see is the final design version.with the exception that some of the fabricated parts are not finished painted as the production version will be. Here are photos for the new 4 Runner Power Steps from AMP Research.