{"product_id":"amp-research-bedstep-for-09-18-dodge-ram-1500-19-24-classic-10-18-2500-3500","title":"AMP Research BedStep Truck Bed Step | For 2009 to 2018 Dodge RAM 1500, 2019 to 2024 Classic \u0026 2010 to 2018 2500\/3500","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaching into the back of a truck bed usually means climbing the rear tire, standing on the bumper, or dragging cargo out over the tailgate. The AMP Research BedStep puts a wide, non-slip step at the rear corner of the bed instead. Kick the pad down with your boot, step up, grab your gear, then kick it back up when the job is done. There is no motor, no wiring, and no switch involved, and stepping up instead of climbing takes the strain off your knees and back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BedStep is built around a heavy-duty die-cast aluminum frame rated to support up to 300 pounds, mounted to the truck frame beneath the rear bumper so the step has something solid to work against. The step pad itself is glass-reinforced composite with a non-slip surface sized for large work boots, and it holds its grip in rain, snow, and mud. Retracted, the step tucks high and tight under the bumper and stays close to invisible from behind, so the back of the truck keeps its stock look when the step is not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer lists the BedStep as a truck bed step with an aluminum step material, a textured black powder coat finish, and a step mount that varies by application. Nothing about the mounting is universal. The bracket layout is set by the platform the kit was built for, and step orientation can change from one truck to the next, which is why the installation guide is the reference on how the pad hangs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_rOgsa_Sk-8\" title=\"AMP Research BedStep - Fast Facts\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e300 lb capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e - the die-cast aluminum frame is built to a 300 lb capacity, which is the total weight the step is rated to carry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll-weather footing\u003c\/strong\u003e - the glass-reinforced step pad keeps traction through rain, snow, and mud instead of turning into a wet bar of metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual kick action\u003c\/strong\u003e - the step deploys and retracts with a tap of your foot, so there is nothing to wire in or fuse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHidden when stowed\u003c\/strong\u003e - retracted, the step sits tight against the rear bumper and is hardly visible from behind the truck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoot-sized platform\u003c\/strong\u003e - the pad is wide enough for large work boots, which means a flat stance instead of balancing on a narrow edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoated aluminum build\u003c\/strong\u003e - aluminum step material under a textured black powder coat finish, on a part that lives out in the road spray behind the rear bumper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 Year Limited Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e - defects in materials and workmanship are covered for three years from the date of purchase on products installed per the provided instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c!-- specs-table --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAMP Research\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTruck Bed Step\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight Rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 Year Limited Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTextured Black Powder Coat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BedStep is a bolt-on part on most applications. The brackets tie into the truck frame under the rear bumper, and the manufacturer lists the step mount as varying by application, so the mounting layout changes from one truck to the next. Minor drilling is required on some applications. Step orientation also varies by vehicle, and the installation guide sets which way the pad hangs on a given truck, so read it through before anything gets torqued down. AMP Research also points installers to its own support staff and video installation tutorials for anything the guide does not answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BhZRewn7r9E\" title=\"AMP Research Bed Step\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout AMP Research\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAMP Research builds truck access products and is a RealTruck company, with strength and reliability at the center of what the line is engineered around. RealTruck backs the BedStep with a 3 Year Limited Warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship on products installed per the provided instructions. That coverage runs three years from the date of purchase and stays with the original purchaser, and it ends if the product comes off the original vehicle or the original vehicle changes owners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003c!-- comparison-table --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAMP Research BedStep Truck Bed Step\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAMP Research BedStep 2 Truck Bed Side Step\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAMP Research PowerStep Power Running Boards\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBumper-mounted bed access step\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSide-mounted bed access step\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowered running boards for cab entry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting location\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder the rear bumper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder the bed side, ahead of the rear tire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder the cab, along the rocker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual kick down, kick up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual kick down, kick up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowered, extends when a door opens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower or wiring\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWired to vehicle power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReaching over the tailgate for cargo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReaching mid-bed cargo over the side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGetting in and out of the cab\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInstall\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBolt-on on most trucks, minor drilling on some\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBolt-on, varies by application\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBolt-on plus electrical connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 Year Limited Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 Year Limited Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 Year Limited Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- key-facts --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRated to hold 300 pounds on a heavy-duty die-cast aluminum frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStep pad is glass-reinforced composite with a non-slip surface sized for large boots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFinished in textured black powder coat; mount hardware varies by application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eManual operation with no motor, wiring, or switch: kick down to deploy, kick up to stow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBacked by a 3 Year Limited Warranty against material and workmanship defects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- faq-block --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eIs the AMP Research BedStep powered or manual?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe BedStep is manual. There is no motor, wiring, or switch involved. You kick the step pad down to deploy it and kick it back up to stow it under the rear bumper. The powered option in the AMP Research line is the PowerStep running board, which is a different product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow much weight does the BedStep hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe BedStep is rated to 300 pounds. The frame is heavy-duty die-cast aluminum and mounts to the frame under the rear bumper, so the step feels solid under a full boot. The step pad itself is glass-reinforced composite and sized for large work boots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat is the BedStep made of and how is it finished?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe frame is high-strength die-cast aluminum alloy in a textured black powder coat. The step pad is glass-reinforced composite with a non-slip surface for traction in rain, snow, and mud. Both materials are chosen to hold up to year-round road exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow does the BedStep install and is drilling required?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost applications are a simple bolt-on install using the frame area under the rear bumper. Some applications require minor drilling, and step orientation can vary by truck, so follow the installation guide included with your kit. Call or text Truck Bed Barn at (623) 272-6510 if you want to know what your specific truck requires before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat warranty comes with the AMP Research BedStep?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe BedStep carries a 3 Year Limited Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship when installed per the provided instructions. Coverage runs three years from purchase, stays with the original vehicle and original purchaser, and does not cover misuse, abuse, improper installation, or road and off-road hazards. Truck Bed Barn can help you start a claim at (623) 272-6510.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDoes the BedStep work with a tonneau cover or other bed accessories?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The BedStep mounts under the rear bumper rather than on the bed rails, so it does not interfere with a tonneau cover, bed liner, or bed rack. It only affects the area behind the tailgate, where it tucks up tight against the bumper when it is not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDoes the BedStep stay out of the way when it is not deployed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt does. The step folds up high and tight under the rear bumper, so it stays close to invisible from the side and keeps the back of the truck looking clean. Ground clearance and departure angle are preserved because nothing hangs below the bumper line when it is stowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BedStep is sold as an application-specific part, not a universal step. The manufacturer lists the step mount as varying by application, so the bracket set and the step orientation both change depending on the vehicle. Year, make, and model all decide the correct part number, and each kit is built for a specific platform. Fitment gets confirmed per vehicle before an order ships, so check the application before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which BedStep matches your truck? Call or text Truck Bed Barn with your year, make, and model, and the right part gets pinned down before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure it fits your truck? 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