2023/2024 Colorado/Canyon Go Rhino E1 retractable step install

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[@johnstahl8941]

Thanks for this! This made my install super easy. I never even looked at the instructions! Took me about 4.5hrs with a bum shoulder. Thanks!!

[@T_B_C_L]

@@johnstahl8941 heck yea man. Cheers to not ruining your seat, getting in and out of your truck 🍻

[@Lunentucker]

Great job and video. I'm still shopping, but this is bookmarked!

[@T_B_C_L]

@@Lunentucker appreciate the positive feedback 🍻

[@jewllake]

Looks good and a clean install. I'm very happy with my amp research steps on my 2018 Sierra. I bought them slightly used from my detail guy for $700.00 as he removed them from his 2015 Silverado when Chevy did a lemon buy back on his truck. They came with the OBD 2 plug and the splitter to keep the port open. They are nice because they have about a 2-3 second delay before going back up. Wish it was more like 5 seconds though.

[@T_B_C_L]

I did see Amp research finally released them for the 2023 colorado /Canyon. I've had both and both are definitely quality parts. Amp is just so darn expensive. It looks like $1800 for the set 😱, and I thought $1500 (what I paid) was to much. Regardless, cheers to not prematurely wearing out your front seat because of some cool steps... 😂

[@CB-ee2cw]

Great video… I just bought a set of these and plan on installing next week I’ll be watching step by step…. Thanks

[@T_B_C_L]

Appreciate the positive feedback, and good luck with your install 🍻

[@CB-ee2cw]

Just did mine thanks for the video your instructions worked like a charm….

[@T_B_C_L]

@@CB-ee2cw awesome, glad it helped 😊

[@cyclest9300]

@@CB-ee2cw did you removed (grind) part of the bracket as hi shows in the video? thans!!

[@CB-ee2cw]

@@cyclest9300 I did not, never really noticed mine not bolting tight....

[@dddddddd3333]

Thank you for pointing out that that piece of floor trim was one piece. It definitely looks like 2

[@T_B_C_L]

Glad it helped 🙂

[@lorenzos3156]

Very good job man👍🏻 I’ve been looking for some steps like these for my 23 canyon..

[@T_B_C_L]

Appreciate the positive feedback 🍻

[@abr112010]

Hey brother, awesome video! Now that it’s been a while, what do you think of the boards? I ordered mine a while back from the same website and they’re finally coming in by the end of this week. I’m debating returning them though. I have the RC 6 inch lift on my Colorado and I feel like they don’t go down far enough. I’m going to have to look into seeing if they have some type of extension.

[@T_B_C_L]

@@abr112010 oh man, that is definitely a pickle you put me in to give advice. On one hand I love the Go Rhino retractable steps, especially how they install and do not require much of any drilling or cutting and especially not connecting to the OBDII port. On the other hand you can get the Amp research steps, which I believe do drop lower than the Go Rhino (8") but have a way more complicated install and definitely require more drilling and cutting as well as the OBDII connection. The Go Rhino did require me to grind down the body mount bracket just a bit which is a minor annoyance and I do really wish they dropped more, like maybe 10". I hate to say it but, I gotta suggest the Amp research steps. This is mainly because they drop down more than the Go Rhino (I think). If you are fine with how they install and the added cost. I think, you having that 6" lift, really puts the Go Rhino at a big disadvantage. Hope this helps, and cheers to what sounds like a bad azz truck you are building 🍻

[@RossMalagarie]

great video, looks good but I had to down vote for false advertising in that thumbnail 😂😂👌👌

[@T_B_C_L]

More like catfish.... 😂 🤣 Thx for watching 🍻

[@user-ob6jp4xo3e]

I just installed the Go Rhino E1 steps and your video was invaluable as the included instructions were poor at best. I had AMP on a 2nd Gen Canyon in the past and prefer the connection to the OBD, but could not justify the $500 more for the AMP.

[@T_B_C_L]

Yes, the obd connection is definitely easier on the install but for me, the price is pretty outrageous for the Amp. The actual motor linkage install requires permanent holes to be drill in the body as well. Imo if Go Rhino would just make these drop another 2 inches, these would be the go to step for everyone. Oh and Go Rhino definitely needs to fix their installation instructions... 😂. I'm glad the video was helpful, and as always I definitely appreciate the positive feedback 🍻

[@nareshangelia-sookrajjr.1365]

Hey man I love the running boards. I have a WT version of this truck and still I have trouble getting into it. I really thought about getting these over the standard bolt on hard ones. But I’m debating on if anything goes wrong with the truck if they will deny my warranty or something lol.

[@T_B_C_L]

Completely understandable concern. These steps are completely separate from anything but a direct power connection at the battery that is fused. I'm no lawyer and don't take this as legal advise but in my opinion, there is no way any dealer can deny warranty because of these steps. You can always fall back on the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act if need be. Amp research has been connecting to the OBDII for years with their steps and that is way more intrusive. From what I've seen currently offered in the aftermarket, the Go Rhino E1 steps are the least intrusive requiring very minimum drilling and even that is into a plastic grommet. Hope this helps 😊

[@shawndejong6699]

The question is, as an off-road truck could these things take a hit and not completely fuck your truck.

[@T_B_C_L]

If you are using your truck for serious trails with big rocks, I would advise keeping the rock sliders. If you are just a casual offroader with small trails,sand, and dirt roads, then these should be just fine. These steps will definitely help with flying road debris, brush, and things like that. I would not count on them to save your truck from much more.

[@barrobby1]

Hello, good presentation. My 2016 diesel has battery mounted on driver side so the electrical is probably for driver side mounted installs. The step drop height is the deal breaker, I don't need it but wife does. Not sure if I'll buy it.

[@T_B_C_L]

My wife is 5"2 and she gets in no problem. Its actually worse for me because of having to duck to get in once on the step. I see Amp has released some steps for this truck now but I looked at the install instructions, and I much much prefer the installation of these Go Rhino steps. But prefer the drop of the Amp. Amp steps are about $500 more as well. I wish Go Rhino would just release a extended arm set. The kit would be perfect then. Thx for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@T_B_C_L]

@@brianm6756 to be honest my wife has said nothing but, I'm so glad you put these steps on your truck... Lol! I think us guys are much more critical about all the details of a perfect retractable step. My wife is just happy she can get in unassisted now 😊

[@americanpool]

I put the Westin brand on my 23 zr2. The steps are high and don’t work great meaning they are too high so you have to crouch done into the truck.

[@T_B_C_L]

Yea these are just low enough to not be to high but I would definitely like them to be longer, as in lower, just a bit more. It would just make the transitioning into the truck better.

[@cyclest9300]

Great Video/tutorial!!!. I'm thinking installing these steps on my 2024 Canyon (do not want to drill too many holes as the AMP research requires!). I'm not concern on the drop of the steps, my concern is removing part of the bracket under the car, isn't that structural? how do you feel about that? thank you!!

[@T_B_C_L]

Its a body mount piece and should be fine. You could always have it gusseded to restrengthen the mount for piece of mind. I ultimately put a zip tie around the part that was Making contact after grinding some. I was also concerned, as I didn't want to grind to much. Your concerns about drilling was on my mind as well. This is ultimately why I went with these steps, and honestly I don't have any regrets.

[@cyclest9300]

for sure they look good and you did a great job on the installation, congrats!! Last Q: approximately how much material you removed from the bracket?

[@T_B_C_L]

@@cyclest9300 I'm not sure honestly but there is about 1/4" left I'm guessing. Putting the zip tie on the contact point is what ultimately did the trick. The arm bracket still contacts that point but the zip tie made it a non issue. I used a pretty sturdy zip tie about a 1/4" wide.

[@cyclest9300]

thanks 👍

[@edgbarrios89]

I have a question did they ever message you back about the spacing between the back bracket? im having the same issue and i can hear it click hit the bracket even after grinding. Also I did tighten them to spec but when I'm within the truck and I open the door I feel like I can hear them move when the are engaging but when I go check on them everything is nice and tight.

[@T_B_C_L]

Initially after installing I was getting a funny noise that was coming from that bracket. I just clearanced the body mount bracket a little more and it solved it. Also check clearance on the actual board to body. I did have to adjust mine forward and back some to get proper clearance from the body. Mine was rubbing on the front plastic near the front fender drivers side. As far as contacting the company I honestly don't even remember if I got around to it and they never got back to me. I will say since making those adjustments the steps have been flawless.

[@Lunentucker]

Is it just two wires on the manual switch? I'm wondering if I could wire it to the factory Aux switch, which is actually a switch ground. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqeZo5mDgJlssKM

[@T_B_C_L]

@@Lunentucker I believe it is a 2 wire switch but I'm unsure if it's a ground switch or not. I would suspect maybe it is but I can't say for sure. I think that would be cool if I t worked though. Good luck.

[@NickGiordano-zu4em]

what you doing with the sliders ? I got a ZR2 and its tough to get into probably going to get the steps dont know if I want to loose the sliders since there functional

[@T_B_C_L]

I thought about keeping them but, I'm just gonna sell them. I have them listed on Facebook market place.

[@jimmycline4778]

@@T_B_C_LI think they’re a slip hazard for someone thinking their steps and they slip on them trying to get in!

[@T_B_C_L]

@@jimmycline4778 it's funny you say that because, the very first time my wife tried to get into the truck she thought the slider was some kind of step and did what you just described. I know some frown on removing the sliders for electric steps but guess what.... It's my money and I do what I want... 😂 🤣. Thx for watching 🍻

[@americanpool]

I have rockers for sale from my zr2. Must pick up I’m in pa.

[@T_B_C_L]

Good way to advertise... 😂

[@americanpoolconceptsmcneil9656]

Yea figured I would throw that out there.

[@NickGiordano-zu4em]

worked for AT&T for 7 years I went AWAL I couldn't take it anymore

[@T_B_C_L]

Yea it's definitely a challenge. I hired on with pacific bell, and oh man was that a different company. I miss those days. I'm wanting to move out of California so maybe a job change will happen with it. Hope things worked out for the better for you 🍻

[@NickGiordano-zu4em]

yea opened my own business , i used to have to work two weeks straight during the hurricanes to see what I make now in way less time @@T_B_C_L

[@jimmycline4778]

I’m getting electric steps for my Colorado Trail Boss, I hate those ugly fixed steps!

[@T_B_C_L]

I'm with you. The electric steps have a clean sleek look while being functional. They are pricey but, you gotta pay to play.. 😂 Thx for watching 🍻

[@Iramz71]

I’ll buy the rockers off of you

[@T_B_C_L]

I have them for sale on Facebook market place

[@reated925]

I just wanted to see yo girl get in the truck lol

[@T_B_C_L]

Catfish thumbnail.... 😂 🤣

[@jeffreyjohnston6843]

I am not sure why you bought a zr2 if you're putting those steps on it, you should have bought a reg Colorado. If you're not 4x4ing you don't need the shocks either, very confused here. next are you going to turn it in to a low rider next. did you buy it for the zr2 stickers because they can be bought. well this is not going well so I will skip forward to see what we end up with . well it took away from the looks of it and its starting to look like a women's truck! I am embarrassed for you.

[@T_B_C_L]

You sound like a typical guy mad at the world.... 😂 How about maybe this is the United States of America where I'm free to do whatever I want with my money or my ZR2. You are free to buy yourself a Zr2 and make videos of it completely stock. Just take a 20min still picture of it sitting there with the rock sliders on it and upload it to KZbin. That would be epic! 😂 🤣 😂

[@T_B_C_L]

Tells me how I should build my truck then proceeds to lecture me how I'm trying to force my views on him.... 🤔 I wonder who else has that kind of mentality . Honestly man I'm surprised you have anytime to watch KZbin considering all of those cool rich people things you have. I guess maybe I should be thank you for taking time out of your utopian life to chat with us poor people. I feel so blessed to even have spoken to you.... 😂 🤣

[@strawberrybeans5035]

Next Mod will be removing the touchscreen and putting in an Alpine Pull out Radio , maybe he should cut the springs 3 inches , yea don't make no sense im yelling at the screen . Seriously should consider keeping the sliders and adding the stock steps and return the nonsense and salvage the manhood. A Valiant effort, like OJ if it don't fit you must aquit

[@T_B_C_L]

@@strawberrybeans5035 Imagine being so upset about something you have nothing to do with. Maybe save your energy and put it towards being more positive. I build my trucks and spend my money how I want, this why I live in the United States of America. Hope your day gets better 😉

[@jeffreyjohnston6843]

some people just cant handle what other people think all I can say he whimpers like a female @@T_B_C_L