AMP Research BedStep2 Retractable Side Bed Step for 2020-2025 Ram 3500 (Dually) (8' Bed)

The AMP Research BedStep2 turns the side of the bed on the 2020-2025 Ram 3500 into an access point, just forward of the rear wheel. The structure is aluminum with stainless steel pivots and self-lubricating joints, and AMP Research rates the step to 300 lb. Every BedStep2 ships with brackets drawn for its truck and a textured black powder coat, and AMP Research covers it with a three-year limited warranty. When you are done it folds up beneath the bed and stays there on the road. It is sold as part number 75419-01A for dual-rear-wheel trucks for the 8' bed.

What's Included:

• 1x BedStep2 step assembly: aluminum linkage with stainless steel pivots and non-slip pad
• Vehicle-specific brackets and hardware
• Rivet nuts and drill template (on trucks whose guide uses them)

Features

Reach in from the side
The step mounts between the cab and the rear wheel, the one spot on the truck where you can lean over the bed wall and reach the front of the box. It is where a crossover toolbox sits and where cargo ends up after a hard stop.

Rated to 300 lb
AMP Research rates the BedStep2 to 300 lb. The number is for a person standing on the step, and the brand asks you to hold the bed rail while you do. The step is not a mount for cargo or a ladder.

Stainless pivots, no grease
The step is aluminum and every pivot is stainless steel, which resists the corrosion that seizes cheaper steps. The joints are self-lubricating, so there is nothing to grease and nothing to adjust between installs.

Folds up beneath the bed
Press the pad down with your foot and it locks into a usable position; nudge it upward and it swings back under the bed where it rides out of sight. Fold it up every time before you drive.

Configured for either side
On most trucks the same part is set up for the driver or passenger side during installation, so the step goes where your toolbox lid or your habits need it. Where AMP Research makes separate driver and passenger parts, the listing title says which one this is.

Brackets made for one truck
Every BedStep2 carries brackets drawn for its truck, and the guide for each one lists the exact bolts, drill bits and torque values. Many trucks need holes drilled and rivet nuts set; a handful bolt straight to existing holes. Read the guide for your truck before you decide to do the job yourself.

Fitment & Compatibility

Specifications

• Step type: Retractable side bed step, mounted ahead of the rear wheel
• Material: Aluminum
• Pivots: Stainless steel
• Joints: Self-lubricating
• Step pad: Non-slip
• Finish: Textured black powder coat
• Load rating: 300 lb on the step
• Mounting side: Driver or passenger side
• Bed length: 8'
• Warranty: 3-year limited
• Part number: 75419-01A
• UPC: 815410014833

Installation

Type: Bolt-on with brackets for this truck · Drilling: required · Tools: Torque wrench, 13mm socket or wrench, 15mm socket or wrench, 18mm socket or wrench, T-25 Torx bit, Drill, 17/32" drill bit, 1/4" drill bit, 5/16" drill bit, 1/8" drill bit · Difficulty: professional installation recommended

Brackets made for the truck fasten the BedStep2 to the frame and to the structure under the bed, and the step assembly is set up for the driver or passenger side before it goes on. On many trucks the guide has you drill the frame or the bed channel and set rivet nuts with the supplied tool, and some call for drill bit sizes that are not in every home toolbox, so check the list before you start. Other trucks bolt up to holes that are already there. Once it is mounted, the step pad is positioned on the linkage and every bolt is brought to the torque the guide specifies. AMP Research recommends professional installation. The guide for this truck sets 3 torque values, from 5 ft-lb to 35 ft-lb. Trucks without a factory hole get one drilled to 5/16".

Resources

• AMP Research BedStep2 Installation Instructions, Part 75419-01A (PDF), the manufacturer's step-by-step guide for this application.

Warranty, Shipping & Returns

Warranty. AMP Research warrants the BedStep2 against defects in materials and workmanship for three years from the date of purchase, as long as it was installed per the supplied instructions. The warranty stays with the original purchaser, and it ends if the step is moved to a different vehicle or the truck is sold. Misuse, accident damage, improper installation and modifications are excluded, and removal or reinstallation labor is not reimbursed. Hold on to your receipt, since a claim needs proof of purchase.

Inspect on delivery. Unpack it on arrival and check the step, brackets and every bag of hardware against the guide for your truck before installation day. Report any damage or missing hardware to us straight away so we can put it right before you start.

Returns. Unused items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery. If an item arrives damaged, defective or wrong, return shipping is on us. See our Returns & Refunds Policy, or email support@prestigetruck.com with any question.

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