Power Step on 54 3100

[vintovka]

Now that we getting close to finishing this project the problem of getting in and out of the cab is painfully clear. (emphasis of painfully) Its 27" from the ground to the running board and our legs don't go that high anymore. I was given a pair of kwikee swing type steps but the motors are shot. The options are to rebuild them or spend the big bucks on power running boards. Question is has anyone every added power steps or running boards to a lifted AD? Plenty of space under the original boards and they are hung from the 84 kio chassis with 2x2 angle. Any advice appreciated as always.

[vintovka]

Well i guess its never been done before. I contacted amp and bestop and waiting for response. Was hoping they had an off the shelf model that could be modified to fit. That or get used ones and really mod them to fit

[dsraven]

check out some class A motorhomes. they have a step that is electrically operated when the door opens. it may be adaptable or some sort of workable copy could be made up with some innovation

[dsraven]

sorry, I didn't realize kwickee steps are motorhome steps. oh well, I know now.

[dsraven]

how about a power step for a jeep, like a rubicon? they are pretty short between the wheels.

[vintovka]

Looking at those jeep steps. Many of the newer steps fold up under chassis. The relatively flat underside of the original boards might be a problem. The Kwikee steps i was given are side swing and apparently don't last long. To mount them under boards would drop step to 16" which may be too far. Will come up with something. Then again i could hire someone to follow me around with a step-stool.