Amp-Research Powerstep

[jhardie]

Just ordered a pair for, I think, a heck of a price (less than $1000 shipped).--Side note--I was going to buy in Calif (since I live here) but instead bought from AZ--no sales tax so saved over $100!

Anyway, I didn't think I'd needed steps for a 1500 (and I don't) but wife said she could use them. I had the 3 or 4" nurf bars on previous truck. I liked them, but I figured I got a Laramie this time so I might as well go all out. Right?

I'll get pics out once done.

[HemiFun05]

They should be nice

[charged392]

Good choice

[mgluis]

Want to have one but that step is really expensive. Is yours comes with light kit?

[jhardie]

Yes. Got it from Quality Bumper out of AZ. With the 15% discount, no sales tax, and free shipping--the total was less than $1000.

[kcd1369]

Any pictures yet? Sound real nice.

[jhardie]

Arrived today!!

I'll install on Wed or Thurs

[charged392]

Nice

[jhardie]

Zoinks...almost 10 hrs later and just about have it done. The mechanics of the install--very basic--that took all of 1 1/2-2 hours, taking my time. It was wiring that bad boy up that took forever.

For some reason, Amp-Research changed the wire hook-up to inside the cab. But to get to the control box...holy mother of all good things big and small! I did not have the "right" tools. Trying to get a simple hexhead sheet metal screw out was an adventure. Forget a screwdriver or simple wratchet-they just didn't work. Either it was too long, too short, wrong angle of attack...So I was left using an open end wrench--but could only move it 1/6 of a turn, if that.

Finally, when I got it all apart to get to the control panel at the firewall--trying to loosen the tape to gain access to the wires took awhile. I was able to add in the connections and praying they took!

So, it's all wired up and half put together-just in case something isn't working. Well, I got 3 out of 4 doors to work, so I'll need to jump back in and see if lose wire.

Pics will come later.

[jhardie]

New problem. (WARNING: This is an installation for professionals since connections go inside the cab. If I would have known it would take 2 days and super sore ribs...I would have paid the extra.)

That 4th door not working...I thought I tapped into a purple/yellow wire (actually purple-brownish/yellow--and upon closer inspection and moving a few wires around, there was another purple/yellow wire. Connected to it and it works.

So...
During the install of A-R Power Steps, I disconnected the negative cable to attach the negative cable for the controller. Inside the cab, to get to the control module on the firewall to hook up the steps, I disconnected what look like a ground cable, but w/ some components wrapped up in foam--just so I could get to the module.

Now, things that aren't working/illuminated: inside lights, garage door opener, 2x4/4x4/all-wheel drive indicators, ventilated/heated seats via the button (but it will via the EVIC), lights stay on-while driving, dimmer won't work...probably a few more items.

I took the truck for a 30 min drive, and tried recycling it a few times in the driveway, and the compass finally came on.

I've put my tail btw my legs and called the dealer a little while ago. In addition to checking the electrical prob, I do have a small oil leak. So they can take care of that, too.

But, the silver lining...steps work great!