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power running Boards

Discussion in 'Product Reviews' started by tholz55, Sep 13, 2016.

  1. Sep 13, 2016 at 6:37 AM
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    tholz55

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    Clazzio vinyl seat covers, decal, auto drop running boards, chrome rear letters chrome rear tail light bezels and bed release cover. Painted grill, polished aluminum cover over black grill in sport hood. Polished alum. wheels. Form fitting flor mats
    I have installed the AMP running boards. For me and my wife. They are solid as the frame it's self. No give what so ever. Pricey but worth it, best thing is they actually come down far enough to be of assistance. And fold up high for ground clearance
     
  3. Dec 6, 2016 at 7:45 AM
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    Getting my Amp Research Power Running boards today, did you do the install yourself, and if so how difficult were they to install,
     
  4. Dec 6, 2016 at 7:47 AM
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    I don't have them, but have used them before. Since they retract up they come down lower than a nerf bar or running board. Will definitely make it much easier to get in and out of the truck.
     
  5. Dec 6, 2016 at 7:50 AM
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    Thanks for the reply, I've had them on my Ford F150 and loved them, I have only had a level kit installed at the dealer so the boards should come in handy,
     
  6. Dec 6, 2016 at 10:47 AM
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    What did the level kit cost from the dealer? I installed them myself. The instructions that come with boards are worthless. I found great help on YouTube. Step by step instructions, I believe it was even the same year as my truck Tacoma 16. The wiring underneath the right side floor is the the worst, you need to connect wire to a certain color wire already there. The wire needed I think is light purple. There are however four light purple wires. I got it in two. The connecting system they have allow you to connect to wire and if wrong easily disconnect to try again. I found that the four purple wires had two wires slightly smaller or larger than the other. The two thin wires will be the one of the ones you need to hook to. The only other thing not cover and it drove me crazy. When installing the boards to the brackets after the brackets are connected, it does not matter in what position they are installed, if you can't get them installed all the way up, or if one side is a little different than the other side. None of this matters, because after the install the motors will automatically adjust them to their correct position. And be careful of the wiring harness, I believe the instructions sent tell you the opposite of what is needed, the youtube instructions are correct. One motor is in front while the other is in the back. Good luck
     
  7. Dec 6, 2016 at 1:28 PM
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    Thanks for the info, could you please post some picture's of yours installed, The level kit installed at the dealer was around $900.00 which is high but if there is any warranty issue then I don't want there to be a hassle with the dealer was my train of thought anyway. Alos my Tacoma is a 2017 sport. double cab.
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  8. Dec 6, 2016 at 7:59 PM
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    Don't know how to post pics!
     
  9. Dec 6, 2016 at 8:03 PM
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    I believe if you have your pictures on the computer, you click on the icon on the bottom that looks like a mountain and fine your picture. My boards came in today.
     
  10. Dec 6, 2016 at 8:05 PM
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    No that's not how its done, on this board, sorry for the wrong answer
     
  11. Dec 6, 2016 at 8:08 PM
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    It shows that I am, I guess to enter a URL number of such. I have no knowledge of computers so I have no idea what to do, or how to do it. Sorry
    AMP Powerstep Install on a 2016 Toyota Tacoma - AutoCustoms.com //////// this is the title to the YouTube install video I tried selecting the camera button, but that would make to much sense to be correct.
     
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  12. Dec 18, 2016 at 7:29 AM
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    Got my Amp Research board installed. they work perfect.[​IMG]IMG_2172_399a3d7f9e67edd5087b84d7c00db4ad30a0da48.jpg
     
  13. Dec 18, 2016 at 9:30 AM
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    Black on black, they look great and would almost disappear undeployed unlike my white truck.
     
  14. Dec 18, 2016 at 10:56 AM
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    Can you post a pic of hem fully retracted?
     
  16. Jan 12, 2017 at 7:01 AM
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    Hank_Scorpio Better keep the egghead. He might come in handy.

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    These are great, my father-in-law just had these installed on his new Tundra. He has mobility issues as well, and these really help with him getting in and out of his truck.

     
  17. Jan 12, 2017 at 7:04 AM
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    Thats not a true representation of the way they work and tuck for the Tacoma, there is a gap around 1 inch between the boards and the door seal frame.
     
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  18. Jan 12, 2017 at 7:11 AM
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    Can you post pics of the Tacoma fully retracted and open?
     
  19. Jan 12, 2017 at 7:15 AM
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    I will post pictures, but having a hard time getting them to show up in the post. not sure if I'm doing it correctly.
     
  20. Jan 12, 2017 at 7:35 AM
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