Amp Research Powerstep

[coppertone]

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.

[coppertone]

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.

[Richard]

Where did you get this set? They seem to be out of stock everywhere. Have been looking to purchase for some time now.

[harrij4]

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.

[Blazerowner]

Very nice. Can’t wait to see the progress.

[72FamilyBlazer]

Following. Looking forward to the progress

[harrij4]

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.

[Blazerowner]

Looks great.

[harrij4]

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.

[Blazerowner]

Any plans to make more brackets?

[harrij4]

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

[Blazerowner]

What are you using to make the cuts?

[harrij4]

Originally Posted by Blazerowner

What are you using to make the cuts?

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.

[Blazerowner]

Nice. I have a metal chop saw myself. Definitely looks like good progress.

[Blazerowner]

Very nice. Much appreciated.

[paujones1]

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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[harrij4]

Originally Posted by paujones1

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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It probably would. I personally went with steel because a) I didn't want to experience any flex when standing on the steps, and b) because I'm better at welding steel than aluminum

Beyond stiffness, the issue you'd run into (if trying to use my design exactly) would be the weld nuts on the top plate assembly.

[paujones1]

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!
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[Blazerowner]

Another option:

https://hoganbuilt.com/productPages/exterior/ampStep

[Richard]

Originally Posted by Blazerowner

Another option:

https://hoganbuilt.com/productPages/exterior/ampStep

Yikes! Seems Blazers are bit more troublesome than trucks, but that is a hefty price they are asking for RND on the brackets. Was just able to just use some axle shims to get Amp steps on my 72 SWB truck. Install can be seen in my build thread.

[SeventyOne]

Originally Posted by Blazerowner

Another option:

https://hoganbuilt.com/productPages/exterior/ampStep

I'm in the middle of installing these on mine

[Blazerowner]

Happen to have some pictures of the install? I just ordered a set.

Originally Posted by SeventyOne

I'm in the middle of installing these on mine

[SeventyOne]

Originally Posted by Blazerowner

Happen to have some pictures of the install? I just ordered a set.

I'll post some pics when i get back in the garage to keep working on it.

Do you have your AMP steps already?

[Blazerowner]

Not yet. I ordered a set from summit racing but they are on back order.

Originally Posted by SeventyOne

I'll post some pics when i get back in the garage to keep working on it.

Do you have your AMP steps already?