Need a rear bed step for 2025 Ram 1500 Limited

[wvinson]

You beat me to the punch -- glad we found the right one (without much help from Ram).

 

[qwerty43606]

You beat me to the punch -- glad we found the right one (without much help from Ram).

Yeah, the dealers kept saying it wouldn't fit. But it sure does! I'm currently trying to find the filler plate for the 14 inch screen now that I've added a brake controller. Original filler plate was one big piece. I think I'll start a new thread on that tomorrow asking for help

 

[wvinson]

I hope mine gets to the dealer this week so that they can install it and admit they screwed up with the wrong part.

 

[CoryT]

I hope mine gets to the dealer this week so that they can install it and admit they screwed up with the wrong part.

Did you ever get 82216597AC installed? Im currently finding out that 82215289AH hits the bumper hard when extended or retracted. I've read this thread and see it works for a Rebel X. I have a 2025 Tradesman.

 

[wvinson]

They're installing it Monday. I know it's gonna fit because I've confirmed it with several higher level Mopar reps way more knowledgeable that my dealer for sure.

 

[CapeCodChris]

I just installed 82216597AC on my 2025 Ram Laramie. It fits and doesn't hit anything, even when extended. The only thing I feel is different is I feel that it's not as hidden as in the older models. I don't know if they changed that black molding under the bumper or not but I feel like it's more visable.

 

[CoryT]

82216597AC I it installed last night on my 2025 Tradesman. Confirmed fit.
I went to the Ram dealer and crawled under a few trucks with a bumper step and pulled the part number off of them to confirm the number. 68582251AB is the number that was on the ones at the lot, but it was superseded by the number I referenced above. I got lucky and found one on Facebook Marketplace for $210 and decided to try my luck with it. Pics attached.

 

[wvinson]

Got my truck back today from the dealer today and just like I said, it was the right bed step -- 82216597AC. I just wish they'd listened to me earlier, but at least they made it right so that I wouldn't have to buy the correct one!

 

[jmart]

So part # 82216597AC should fit a 2025 1500 Big Horn quad cab?

 

[wvinson]

Absolutely!

 

[Twkenny]

I just installed 82216597AC on my 2025 Ram Laramie. It fits and doesn't hit anything, even when extended. The only thing I feel is different is I feel that it's not as hidden as in the older models. I don't know if they changed that black molding under the bumper or not but I feel like it's more visable.

Appreciate the pics! Was it difficult to manipulate the step around the exhaust? Looking up under my 2025 Bighorn it looks pretty tight!