jws350
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I purchased the retractable side steps from my selling dealer and I am going to install them. Has anyone performed this install? Any tips would be appreciated...........
Sorry, I just realized you meant the side steps and not the bed step. I was thinking of the bed step.Vincent, I am assuming you installed the OEM boards. Did it require a software update to operate. In my brothers RAM there is a button on the 12 inch screen to deactivate the running boards to keep them in place while servicing, as well as to operate them from inside the truck. Thank you for responding back to me.... Jim
Question: Is there a specific mounting location called out in the instructions for the CAN module?I did this install on a Laramie. A few tips:
1. Familiarize yourself with the underside of the driver's side dash...you will be spending some time there.
2. Get good lighting set up under there, and be ready to be a bit of a contortionist to mount the CAN control box and poke through the firewall to run the wires.
3. Follow the instructions, don't jump ahead.
4. The wiring is the "hard part", but it's not so bad if you sorta study the layout of the wiring.
5. The control box mounts really easily, but way up high and to the outside of the inner firewall. The graphics in the instructions don't represent it well, which is why I recommend studying it.
On a difficulty scale, I'd rate this a 4 out of 10, but it takes a while...took me about 2.5 hours, but I move slow and thoughtfully.
You'll love 'em. Ping me if you need anything...
Yes there is. The picture is not great, but once you identify the spot it's pretty easy to install. once you are under the dash look way up and to the left.Question: Is there a specific mounting location called out in the instructions for the CAN module?
Best regards,
Dusty
2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33 gallon fuel tank, factory dual exhaust, 18” wheels. Build date: 03 June 2018. Now at: 0530263 miles.
Thank you!Yes there is. The picture is not great, but once you identify the spot it's pretty easy to install. once you are under the dash look way up and to the left.
I put them on my 2020 Ram 1500, easy install, I had to cut off about 6” so they fit, I have a quad cab, the wiring was easy & I installed the bypass switch. Whole wire thing is plug & play. No need for a flash from the dealership.I purchased the retractable side steps from my selling dealer and I am going to install them. Has anyone performed this install? Any tips would be appreciated...........
Mopar steps will work with the door opening/closing, but if you want to control via Uconnect you either have to get the dealer flash, or program it with AlfaOBD. That is unless your truck was already flashed with the correct sales code.I put them on my 2020 Ram 1500, easy install, I had to cut off about 6” so they fit, I have a quad cab, the wiring was easy & I installed the bypass switch. Whole wire thing is plug & play. No need for a flash from the dealership.
Good luck
Dealer list is $1525 I think...but Mopar has a 15% off Accessories coupon listed on their website almost all the time, like this one: https://www.mopar.com/en-us/service...?dealerCode=26835&fuel=gasoline&couponId=001B. Brings the price to $1296.What kind of pricing have people got from the dealer for the retractable side steps?
What did the dealer quote you for installation?
Best regards,
Dusty
2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33 gallon fuel tank, factory dual exhaust, 18” wheels. Build date: 03 June 2018. Now at: 0530301 miles.
Thanks!Mopar steps will work with the door opening/closing, but if you want to control via Uconnect you either have to get the dealer flash, or program it with AlfaOBD. That is unless your truck was already flashed with the correct sales code.
Dealer list is $1525 I think...but Mopar has a 15% off Accessories coupon listed on their website almost all the time, like this one: https://www.mopar.com/en-us/service...?dealerCode=26835&fuel=gasoline&couponId=001B. Brings the price to $1296.
I never had labor quoted, but a dealer could install these in less than two hours easily, so it can't be too bad.
I believe you will need some programming from the dealer. Around how much are the steps going for at the dealer? I'm also looking to add them.
Budda the great on you tube has an awesome install video. They were easy to install. I spent and hour studying and learning the lay out. The instructions way over complicate them. However, my dealer has no idea how to install the software.I did this install on a Laramie. A few tips:
1. Familiarize yourself with the underside of the driver's side dash...you will be spending some time there.
2. Get good lighting set up under there, and be ready to be a bit of a contortionist to mount the CAN control box and poke through the firewall to run the wires.
3. Follow the instructions, don't jump ahead.
4. The wiring is the "hard part", but it's not so bad if you sorta study the layout of the wiring.
5. The control box mounts really easily, but way up high and to the outside of the inner firewall. The graphics in the instructions don't represent it well, which is why I recommend studying it.
On a difficulty scale, I'd rate this a 4 out of 10, but it takes a while...took me about 2.5 hours, but I move slow and thoughtfully.
You'll love 'em. Ping me if you need anything...
Great deal! Programming in sales codes is stupidly easy...find another dealer or use AlfaOBD.I paid $1250.00. I took them when I took delivery of the truck. I installed them and it was easy. I went to the dealer to have them programmed and they had no idea how to program them.