Attention: TDR Forum Junkies I recently posted in a separate thread about a failed motor on my 13 year old AMP Power Steps. This is a follow up about the installation of the rather expensive kit.
The motor failed on the AMP Power Step I had installed on my 2006 Dodge 2500 at the time of purchase. Imagine my shock when I learned that the OEM motor had been discontinued and I would need to purchase a kit that included a motor and other parts that cost $360 plus tax and shipping. The motor itself was only about $90 but wouldn't fit the existing mechanism.
Order and shipping through ElectricStep.com went great. My only problem was with the parts themselves. The mount bolt holes didn't line up with the existing bracket until I made modifications to that bracket. I had to remove it by drilling out 2 pop rivets and unbolting it so I could see what was actually preventing the bolts from fitting, then make the modifications. On one side a pivot pin extended beyond the housing while the original was flush. On the opposite side the plastic gear housing hit the web of the bracket. I had to grind material from both sides to get it aligned enough for the bolts to pass through.
Once I got the new kit installed I found that the new arm had 2 tabs on it that kept the step itself from attaching. Once those tabs were cut off, the step installed successfully and now works fine.
Having even basic instructions or suggestions would have made the job a lot easier. The project should have taken an hour or so but I spent nearly 2 days studying and actually doing the job.
While I had the step off, I sprayed it with Truck Bed Liner to cover up the worn paint. It looks new.
The motor failed on the AMP Power Step I had installed on my 2006 Dodge 2500 at the time of purchase. Imagine my shock when I learned that the OEM motor had been discontinued and I would need to purchase a kit that included a motor and other parts that cost $360 plus tax and shipping. The motor itself was only about $90 but wouldn't fit the existing mechanism.
Order and shipping through ElectricStep.com went great. My only problem was with the parts themselves. The mount bolt holes didn't line up with the existing bracket until I made modifications to that bracket. I had to remove it by drilling out 2 pop rivets and unbolting it so I could see what was actually preventing the bolts from fitting, then make the modifications. On one side a pivot pin extended beyond the housing while the original was flush. On the opposite side the plastic gear housing hit the web of the bracket. I had to grind material from both sides to get it aligned enough for the bolts to pass through.
Once I got the new kit installed I found that the new arm had 2 tabs on it that kept the step itself from attaching. Once those tabs were cut off, the step installed successfully and now works fine.
Having even basic instructions or suggestions would have made the job a lot easier. The project should have taken an hour or so but I spent nearly 2 days studying and actually doing the job.
While I had the step off, I sprayed it with Truck Bed Liner to cover up the worn paint. It looks new.
