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Re: Amp Research Powerstep
Sorry guys I’ve been pretty busy haven’t been on here for awhile. I just installed the door jamb switch, courtesy light harness and door jamb harness. As for the power steps I’m using, they are made for Jeep Cherokee. I’m using these because I got them for a very good price. I was kind of concerned about how I was going to wire them in,but I think that’s gonna be the easiest part. As soon as I get started on installing the steps I’ll start thread for my install.
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Re: Amp Research Powerstep
I’ll start the thread in the 67-72 truck forum since my truck is 70 k10. I’ll let you’ll know on this thread when I do.
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Re: Amp Research Powerstep
Where did you get this set? They seem to be out of stock everywhere. Have been looking to purchase for some time now.
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Location: Santa Barbara, CA
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Re: Amp Research Powerstep
Ordered them from Auto Accessories Garage dot com. I was able to get them to discount them too, which is challenging since AMP had a minimum price policy.
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Re: Amp Research Powerstep
Very nice. Can’t wait to see the progress.
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Re: Amp Research Powerstep
Following. Looking forward to the progress
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Re: Amp Research Powerstep
Good progress today. Dry fit and cut-down of the step extrusions. Mounts are shimmed to reflect 3/16" steel for the brackets. Good tight fit! There are some challenges with the stock mounting holes that may require some machining to be perfect, but this looks eminently doable.
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Re: Amp Research Powerstep
Looks great.
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Re: Amp Research Powerstep
I just finished the bracket design and ordered the parts. I'm going for "overbuilt" but wanted to make sure I kept the bracket weight down to ~25lb per side. I'm using 3/16" x 8" flat bar stock for the bottom which nicely spaced the steps down enough that they don't hit the body when retracted, and a 3/16" x 4.5" flat bar inside the torsion boxes. I'm welding weld-nuts onto the upper plate and using 1/8" ribs to maximize stiffness. I'll weld everything up and send it off to powder coating before installing.
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Re: Amp Research Powerstep
Any plans to make more brackets?
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Re: Amp Research Powerstep
After a lengthy wait for my stock to arrive, I was able to trim all of my components this weekend, do some of the more precise drilling, and dry fit the assemblies. Now it's time to pickle the steel and get to welding!
Note, in one of these pictures you can see a challenge that isn't obvious when researching the steps - the mounting faces of the brackets aren't actually square! Evidently the pinch welds on a JK Wrangler are angled relative to the ground plane. So, the mounting flange on the bracket needs to be angled too. PITA |
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Re: Amp Research Powerstep
What are you using to make the cuts?
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Re: Amp Research Powerstep
I have one of the 8" Milwaukee metal-cutting circular saws that I'm using for all of the longer straight cuts. Some of the little things I've used a chop saw. For radiuses and things like that I've just been using a carbide bur and an abrasive pad on the die grinder.
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Re: Amp Research Powerstep
Nice. I have a metal chop saw myself. Definitely looks like good progress.
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Re: Amp Research Powerstep
Very nice. Much appreciated.
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Re: Amp Research Powerstep
I purchased the Powersteps for the Jeep as recommended. I’m wondering if aluminum stock would work for the brackets vs steel?
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Re: Amp Research Powerstep
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Re: Amp Research Powerstep
I went ahead and ordered the steel and hardware per
Your specs. Pricier than I expected but I have it shipping so that cost a few bucks. I went with 4 4” lower plates that I will weld into the 2 plates. Was easier than sourcing 8” wide plate steel. I may have some questions / comments when I get into it… but I am very grateful for the recommendations, instructions and supply list! Posted via Mobile Device |
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Re: Amp Research Powerstep
Happen to have some pictures of the install? I just ordered a set.
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Re: Amp Research Powerstep
Not yet. I ordered a set from summit racing but they are on back order.
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Re: Amp Research Powerstep
I have my brackets partially installed. I am waiting on the steps to show up. The instructions could be better in my opinion. Full page pictures would be nice. The pictures showing how to trim the inner fenders are too small and you can’t see the tape measure. He actually sent me larger pics. I have attached them.
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