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Bed Steps

Bed steps for the other hard reach on a truck

Side steps solve getting into the cab. A bed step solves getting into the bed, which on a modern truck is its own problem: bed walls have gotten taller, tailgates sit higher, and reaching the front of the bed from the ground is close to impossible on a full size truck.

AMP Research builds two answers. The BedStep mounts under the rear bumper and drops down at the tailgate, giving you a step exactly where you load. The BedStep 2 mounts ahead of the rear tire on the side of the bed, which gets you up over the bed rail to reach the middle and front of the bed without dropping the tailgate.

Both fold up out of the way when you are not using them, so they do not affect departure angle or catch on anything. Both are vehicle specific, and the BedStep in particular depends on your exact bumper, so the part number matters.

Choosing a bed step

  • Loading at the tailgateThe BedStep drops down under the rear bumper.
  • Reaching into the bedThe BedStep 2 mounts at the side, ahead of the rear tire.
  • Both problemsThe two mount in different places and can be run together.
  • Getting into the cabThat is a side step, not a bed step.

Key capabilities

  • Folds awayStows flush when not in use, so departure angle is unaffected.
  • Vehicle specificKits are cut per truck, and bumper style changes the part number.
  • No drill installationBolts to existing mounting points on listed applications.
  • Fitment verifiedWe confirm the exact part number before it ships.

Ideal for

  • Full size trucks with tall bed walls
  • Anyone loading gear over the bed rail
  • Owners who cannot reach the front of the bed from the ground
  • Trucks where dropping the tailgate every time is a hassle

Compare the lineup

ProductStyleMaterialLockingStand-out
AMP Research BedStep Truck Bed Step Bumper mounted bed step Steel and composite Folds away Step at the tailgate for loading
AMP Research BedStep 2 Truck Bed Side Step Side mounted bed step Steel and composite Folds away Reach over the bed rail mid bed

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the BedStep and the BedStep 2?
The BedStep mounts under the rear bumper and drops down at the tailgate, so it helps when you are loading from behind the truck. The BedStep 2 mounts on the side of the bed ahead of the rear tire, so it helps you get up over the bed rail and reach the middle or front of the bed without dropping the tailgate. They solve different reaches and can be run together.
Does a bed step get in the way when it is not being used?
No. Both fold up and stow flush against the bumper or bed side, so they do not hang down, do not affect your departure angle, and do not catch on ramps or driveways.
Do bed steps require drilling?
Not on listed applications. Kits ship with vehicle specific brackets that bolt to existing mounting points. Installation is straightforward with hand tools.
Will a bed step fit my truck?
Bed steps are vehicle specific, and for the bumper mounted BedStep the exact bumper on your truck changes the part number. Send your year, make, model, and bumper style and we will confirm before you order.