Aftermarket Rear Bed Step

[Kaldir1934]

Hey All,

I want to add the rear bed step to my RAM, and noticed that the Mopar one costs around $300. I have seen some aftermarket E-Bay specials for only $120.

My question is, does anyone have any experience with aftermarket rear bed steps VS the mopar one.

At least with the Mopar brand, I know what I'm getting.

Thanks,

 

[Bpebler]

All I have is the side rear Mopar mount that came on the truck & then I added a stinger style hitch step to give me a lift & sting most who might hit me in the rear. Got it off Amazon after reading some good reviews & doesn’t rattle, but might not be exactly what you’re looking for.

 

[John Jensen]

I have the AMP bumper step on both of my Rams. Gret step.
On another forum, there was the same question and a couple of responses from owners who bought the eBay step reported they were very impressed with the quality, etc

 

[Dewey]

Check post #188 on this thread.

Biggiehorn's Build Thread

One of the main draws of the Limited for me was that the power steps were standard. Really nice work (as usual)!

5thgenrams.com

 

[Kaldir1934]

All I have is the side rear Mopar mount that came on the truck & then I added a stinger style hitch step to give me a lift & sting most who might hit me in the rear. Got it off Amazon after reading some good reviews & doesn’t rattle, but might not be exactly what you’re looking for.

I might pick one of those up too. I wouldn't mind adding that to be honest, and I would perfer something to be installed there instead of just the empty square.

I have the AMP bumper step on both of my Rams. Gret step.
On another forum, there was the same question and a couple of responses from owners who bought the eBay step reported they were very impressed with the quality, etc

I'll take a look at the AMP one also, thanks!

Check post #188 on this thread.

Biggiehorn's Build Thread

One of the main draws of the Limited for me was that the power steps were standard. Really nice work (as usual)!

5thgenrams.com

Thank you! I was having issues finding any threads with info on them. The post below that one says the E-Bay ones are steel and the Mopar are aluminum, and that right there would make me want to get the mopar one. I'm up in NY, and steel loves to rust here.

Thanks every one.

 

[John Jensen]

I might pick one of those up too. I wouldn't mind adding that to be honest, and I would perfer something to be installed there instead of just the empty square.


I'll take a look at the AMP one also, thanks!


Thank you! I was having issues finding any threads with info on them. The post below that one says the E-Bay ones are steel and the Mopar are aluminum, and that right there would make me want to get the mopar one. I'm up in NY, and steel loves to rust here.

Thanks every one.

If Mopar is aluminum it's only the step. The framework and mounts are steel

 

[Idahoktm]

If Mopar is aluminum it's only the step. The framework and mounts are steel

No, it's not. I checked with a magnet and it's all aluminum, except for the mounting plate, and nuts and bolts.

 

[RebelChip]

Hey All,

I want to add the rear bed step to my RAM, and noticed that the Mopar one costs around $300. I have seen some aftermarket E-Bay specials for only $120.

My question is, does anyone have any experience with aftermarket rear bed steps VS the mopar one.

At least with the Mopar brand, I know what I'm getting.

Thanks,

I had both, I really didn't see that much of a difference between them to warrant spending double for the mopar step. You can check out my post were I show pictures of both.................https://5thgenrams.com/community/threads/bed-step-for-sale-sold.39751/#post-601004

 

[beetlespin]

I'm still able to use the rear tire so I have bed steps on both sides

 

[Conundrum]

I need one of these. Any certain brand to look for or stay away from on Amazon/eBay?

 

[Conundrum]

I need one of these. Any certain brand to look for or stay away from on Amazon/eBay?

Been wondering that myself. You search for Ram Bed Step and a bunch of different ones show up along with the MOPAR one.

 

[Rick3478]

I'd at least stay away from the ones that have a mirrored picture that makes it look like it would fit the right side, they obviously don't know what they are doing. Other knockoffs are of unknown quality, you usually get what you pay for.

 

[GP-TEK]

What’s your experience using those steps with the tailgate down? We got a CAP so wife needs to be able to get onto the tailgate surface then climb onto the bed (inside the cap) to access things. (When I am not around).

 

[Toperz]

I got this from amazon for$75 and I'm really happy. Works like mopar and it is aluminium powder coated.

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[Rick3478]

What’s your experience using those steps with the tailgate down? We got a CAP so wife needs to be able to get onto the tailgate surface then climb onto the bed (inside the cap) to access things. (When I am not around).

Works pretty good for me that way. Left foot on step, right hand inside bed by tail light, a little twist pulling up while right foot on tailgate becomes second step. I think they make a hand-hold assist accessory for inside the bed, which I don't have but might be additional help. I don't have a cap, but I'm guessing there might be a tendency to hit head or right shoulder on rear window if it is open.

 

[John Jensen]

What’s your experience using those steps with the tailgate down? We got a CAP so wife needs to be able to get onto the tailgate surface then climb onto the bed (inside the cap) to access things. (When I am not around).

They are made to work with the tailgate down, but you climb up at the edge of the tailgate, not the rear. Depend on how agile your wife is. I would rather you get her a ladder type, much easier climbing in.

 

[GP-TEK]

They are made to work with the tailgate down, but you climb up at the edge of the tailgate, not the rear. Depend on how agile your wife is. I would rather you get her a ladder type, much easier climbing in.

Thanks John! Will look into those.