Power Running Boards?

[Repsol69]

Purchasing a new Rebel X in a few days.. Is there anyone running the power OEM running boards?? Thanx

 

[Derholmz]

I don't know who makes the OEM for Mopar. My 22 I bought used (46K miles) already had the AMP Research power boards. The PO either put them on right after purchase or the dealership added before delivery as an option. I really do like them not just for the clean look when retracted, but for those that have elderly or family members with accessibility issues they seem to be much lower when deployed than fixed step rails/running boards. The only issues so far is the textured coating is wearing a little thin where the driver steps into the truck and I just had to replace the control module ($100) for erratic deployment/retraction. Cleared the problem up immediately.

 

[1923bob]

I have the AMP on my limited love them.

 

[Cab2344]

Had the amps and dad has the Mopar. I prefer amps because they deploy faster. When I get out of his truck the step is always only half down. Currently have a 2025 Ram and Amps don't work yet. Only ones that work right now for 2025 is the magnet style (roughcountry, RBP, etc) and Mopar. Amp and Boost auto currently do not work.

 

[JBNCCCB]

Had the amps and dad has the Mopar. I prefer amps because they deploy faster. When I get out of his truck the step is always only half down. Currently have a 2025 Ram and Amps don't work yet. Only ones that work right now for 2025 is the magnet style (roughcountry, RBP, etc) and Mopar. Amp and Boost auto currently do not work.

Can you explain the difference in magnet style. I thought they were all motor driven. TIA

 

[Cab2344]

Can you explain the difference in magnet style. I thought they were all motor driven. TIA

Yes they are all motor driven. The magnet means they use a magnet in the door jam and door and when the magnet separates (the door opens) the steps deploy, when they connect (door closes) they retract. The amps, mopars and boost auto steps wire straight to the truck and basically when the truck says the door is open they deploy and so forth. Both styles have motors connected to the battery, but the nonmagnets are also wired under the dash. Currently the trucks are wired differently on the 2025's and the steps will bolt up they just won't move/work with the direct connect style The magnet style and Mopar are currently the only ones that work. I had the amp's on my 2019 and loved them.

 

[Threesuns1]

I had the Mopar power running boards put on by the dealer last winter. The thing I like about them is that they can be controlled (deployed/retracted) on the radio screen. For me they are the perfect height for getting in and out of the truck.

 

[swine]

I just installed the Mopar power boards on my 2025 Rebel. I have the AMP boards on my 2015 Ram and really liked them, but I got tired of waiting for AMP to release them for the 2025's. They seem a little noisier than the AMPs and they are a little more visible in the stowed position, but overall they work and that's what matters.

 

[nkmjo]

I have the Rough Country E boards. It uses the magnetic in the jam. Working great so far. Deploys really quickly and comes with a toggle switch to deactivate the steps. Also has little led lights to illuminate the step when deployed.

 

[Ramit392]

You would think Ram would have powered running boards as an option on all Rebel Rams! What a bad decision by Ram not to have them as an option on all Ram trucks. They are such an awesome option to have on your truck and can be disabled totally if you don't want them to deploy. I put my Tuck in off-road 2 or 3 and deploy my boards after I get out in close parking places to avoid dings from others on my doors!

 

[Repsol69]

I just installed the Mopar power boards on my 2025 Rebel. I have the AMP boards on my 2015 Ram and really liked them, but I got tired of waiting for AMP to release them for the 2025's. They seem a little noisier than the AMPs and they are a little more visible in the stowed position, but overall they work and that's what matters.

Ok so you’re saying the AMP boards are hidden more so they tuck along the body closer than the Mopar boards??


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[Derholmz]

Here are my AMP boards retracted. One would hardly know they were even there.

 

[Repsol69]

Here are my AMP boards retracted. One would hardly know they were even there.

Ok thanks the dealer can get these the Mopar are on back order $2400 installed I’m trying to get them to $2000


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[Derholmz]

Your call, but I believe if you like the AMPs the price would be what you are after installed if you shop around.

 

[Repsol69]

Your call, but I believe if you like the AMPs the price would be what you are after installed if you shop around.

I’ll see what they say to installed for $2k this way there covered by Ram warranty


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[1791]

i want the OEM's next thing i do. the plain bolton's do the job but i don't like the look but they are better than nothing.

 

[Threesuns1]

Ok thanks the dealer can get these the Mopar are on back order $2400 installed I’m trying to get them to $2000


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Had mine installed at dealer for $2039 total/out the door in March 2024. The guy used a $250 coupon he had in is desk to get it down to that price.

 

[Buzzsaw]

Great information here. Just picked mine up yesterday and yes, The Rebel DEFINITLY needs steps.

 

[swine]

Ok so you’re saying the AMP boards are hidden more so they tuck along the body closer than the Mopar boards??


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Yes, my AMP board fully retract under the truck. The Mopar board tuck in along the rocker panel.

 

[Repsol69]

Ok so I talked to a few vendors looks like AMP was bought out by RealTruck .com . They’re now made in Mexico he said the last 6 they installed all had problems out of the box. He suggested going with the Rough Country boards.