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Suburban steps
Hi, I'm looking for suggestions for steps for my 5" lifted Suburban, so that passengers and I can get in and out more easily.
I've seen some neat power steps from AMP research and Rockslide Engineering, but they don't have models designed for our trucks and don't comment on modifications for liability reasons. Has anyone customized one of their models? If a power step is not possible, what fixed steps would you recommend? Thanks in advance, Nick |
04-07-2023, 09:09 PM | #2 |
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Re: Suburban steps
https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=718917
I read this a while back.. well skimmed through it. it was for the blazers but I don't think the amps one worked out
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04-09-2023, 12:58 AM | #4 |
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Does the Suburban have torsion boxes like the Blazer or just the rockers like the trucks?
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No torque boxes.
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04-09-2023, 10:06 AM | #6 |
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i wonder if something from a square body would work? but imo, if there was something off the shelf, someone on here would have had it already im guessing. might have to browse through a bunch of different models until you see something that looks like it would be easy to mount
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This is the one I purchased to install on my 72 K10. https://www.amp-research.com/images/...MPIS-75104.pdf If the inner rocker is the same as the truck it should work. Provides about an 8" drop from the rocker where you step in. The thing I like is that this one fully retracts behind pinch weld at bottom of rocker. Install should be pretty easy, the top of mounting flange needs to be trimmed down to bolt holes. Drill through pinch weld for lower holes and install riv-nuts in inner rocker for upper bolts. I also have some 4 degree shims to go inbetween the inner rocker and linkage assembly as that surface is slightly angled. Hope to have install pics in my thread in the near future.
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I have yet to find any manufacturers for steps on any 67-72, at least those not attached to sheet metal floor or worse, rocker panel, which was would never do. I always wanted to build off the frame, but then 20" of canterlevering steel would have to be pretty beefy, 3/8 minimum
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Wanted to add that even the fixed drop Hickey steps from the 67-72 era also attached to the inner rocker. Do not see a problem myself.
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Understand completely, we all have our preferences. At 5'10" was at your weight in the past and the steps still held up. With hard work I am holding steady at 45lbs less now. If wanting steps, hope you find a solution you are satisfied with.
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Thanks for the kind comment. Will try to let you know when I do the install.
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This thread popped into my head today. Almost a year later but I finally installed the steps. Starts at post 275 in the build thread.
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