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wazzabie · 12-25-2018, 09:59 PM

Recently I acquired some hickey folding down steps that originally was on a GMC Desert Fox. These are shown in the catalog below and have rubber mats with "HE Step". I have both sets for drivers and passenger side. This was over a $100 option from the dealer. I would like to restore these. The spring and folding mechanism works good.

I've also seen the step made from cast aluminum. Where these with the rubber mat only offered with the GMC desert Fox?

Here you ca see the Hickey folding step on the GMC Desert Fox.

**buffydores** · 12-26-2018, 01:37 PM

You don't want that junk. I'll graciously dispose of those for you.

**Palf70Step** · 12-26-2018, 06:55 PM

I've seen them put on by folks, but never saw one done with a factory model. Very kool!

wazzabie · 12-26-2018, 07:00 PM

I've been doing some more research. These hickey folding steps where also offered on the Dodge Top Hand special edition.

wazzabie · 12-26-2018, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

I've seen them put on by folks, but never saw one done with a factory model. Very kool!

If I understand correctly this was a ship thru program. So GM shipped the vehicle to Ventura CA and Hickey installed the parts. Then the vehicle went to the dealer. So this GMC Jimmy could be considered as a Hickey vehicle.

12-25-2018, 09:59 PM	#1
wazzabie Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: WA Posts: 378	Hickey swing down folding steps Recently I acquired some hickey folding down steps that originally was on a GMC Desert Fox. These are shown in the catalog below and have rubber mats with "HE Step". I have both sets for drivers and passenger side. This was over a $100 option from the dealer. I would like to restore these. The spring and folding mechanism works good. I've also seen the step made from cast aluminum. Where these with the rubber mat only offered with the GMC desert Fox? Here you ca see the Hickey folding step on the GMC Desert Fox. Last edited by wazzabie; 12-26-2018 at 02:01 AM.

12-26-2018, 01:37 PM	#2
buffydores Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 758	Re: Hickey swing down folding steps You don't want that junk. I'll graciously dispose of those for you.

12-26-2018, 06:55 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	Re: Hickey swing down folding steps I've seen them put on by folks, but never saw one done with a factory model. Very kool! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-26-2018, 07:00 PM	#4
wazzabie Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: WA Posts: 378	Re: Hickey swing down folding steps I've been doing some more research. These hickey folding steps where also offered on the Dodge Top Hand special edition. Last edited by wazzabie; 12-26-2018 at 07:06 PM.



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