Photos Of AMP Research 4 Runner Power Steps
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My understanding is the manufacturing process is complete, and the product will be released to dealers in the near future. How soon is the question, and the poor young lady who answers phones at AMP has been besieged with calls asking about T4R power steps.
In the meantime I recall some questions from people thinking the step protrudes from the side and looks awkward on a Runner. Actually it's just the opposite, as they tuck under and look quite natural.
If you look below the bottom of where the doors close that area is designed with a squared off end so it runs more or less right below with the same squared off corner. Then standing back from your rig below that lower are you see part of the undercarriage.
However with the power steps in place they tuck right under that lower area and appear part of the design. For lack of a better description lower body cladding / protection. The net affect is a more finished look and the best part as far as I'm concerned you don't see all the undercarriage stuff.
I'm planning to take lots of photos today or tomorrow of my rig with the steps from normal perspectives and angles, rather than close ups from angles very close to the ground. That way you'll see the steps in the same way they look to driver and passengers, as well as people on the street.
viking-777
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any more pics out there of 4runner install? MAZ? anyone?
Close to pulling the trigger on a set. Going to get the Icon Stage 2 installed in the next couple of weeks, 34x10.5's, then these as the stock running boards are marginal now and will be about useless with another 2.5-3" of lift. Anyone else pick em up yet? Was hoping to see a few more pics!
Reviving an old thread, wondering if anyone has ever attempted adding these to a Limited since this was last discussed? AMP says they won't fit, I think I could mod the cladding if that is the issue, but wondering what kind of fitment issues there are between the steps and the x-reas system???
Thanks.
Thanks.
I know this is an old thread but I'm curious as to why these won't work on a Limited.
mugenrios2k
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Ditto hoping that there will be a limited compatible version in time.
16TrailP805
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I have them on my 16 TP. Was told by rep that they do sell extensions to get them down for lifts.
16TrailP805
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After installing them I am concerned about going offroading and having them open into mud/rocks etc, fry motors, strip gears maybe? Ideas on a kill switch for them? i know i could pull the fuse before i get into the bad parts..
Layson
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They will be fine. You can stick your arm inbetween the step and the body when it closes and it senses it and stops. Also you can just put your foot on them when they are down. Then close the door, it senses the weight, and leaves it deployed so you could clean them or whatever. I think they do that also just in case a kid sticks his arm in there...LOL
Layson
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Heck I can't go anywhere without knowing somebody....LOL
r1verf3nix
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I have them been running them for over a year now, still love them. The install is painful and mistakes can be made. I have issues with my rear driver's side door activating the steps. Was due to not securing the wiring that runs from the engine compartment to the step motor. There's also a lot of issues of finding the right wire to tap into in the bundle that supplies the door open signal. All in all I say if I had done the install in one sitting could have taken 4-6 hours done properly.
whitewinger
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I ran these on my 2014 4Runner Trail for several years. They require maintenance periodically. I had a real problem when they were submerged crossing streams, they would quit working. I would have to taking everything apart to clean and re lube. Had to replace the motors after 2 years. I ended up replacing them with Step type Rock Rails.
Just FYI.
Just FYI.
ForRun
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Did you go with amp or Aries? I live in a concrete jungle streams will get me arrested around here
whitewinger
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A friend of mine had a different manufacture on a Jeep where the step rails would retract into a rock rail type. Don't know if they held up better in the water. But at that time they didn't produce any for the 4Runner.
Now have White-Knuckle Sliders (White Knuckle Off Road Products | Heavy-duty rock sliders). They made it lower so you could use it as a step also. My wife really appreciates it. They are willing to work with you.
A friend of mine had a different manufacture on a Jeep where the step rails would retract into a rock rail type. Don't know if they held up better in the water. But at that time they didn't produce any for the 4Runner.
Now have White-Knuckle Sliders (White Knuckle Off Road Products | Heavy-duty rock sliders). They made it lower so you could use it as a step also. My wife really appreciates it. They are willing to work with you.
