RC NEW UPDATED POWER RUNNING BOARDS, do they match up to AMP?!

Installing Rough Country New Updated power steps. Are they a better bargin than AMP Steps?
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[@dylanfox4535]

Im not sure if you misread or got different information but the set up video and info on their website says that each motor is rated for 300lbs. Not each running board, each motor. Meaning 600lbs per running board because there are 2 motors per side.

[@user-yj4vl5bm7u]

On Rough Country’s web it says the weight limit is 660 lbs per side. FEATURES 6” all-season, lightweight, durable aluminum running board. Dual-motor technology delivers maximum power when deploying or retracting. Anti-slip surface provides a secure stepping area (textured coating) Integrated LED lights illuminate the board when deployed. Automatic ‘SAFE-STOP’ engages if blockage is detected. Interior bypass switch for manual override. Retracted running board protects rocker panel. 660 lb. weight capacity per side. Easy, no-drill installation. Tucks tight under Rocker Panel for a clean, in-line look.

[@-Rome-]

Thank you for taking the time to film this! RC should have a link to this video on their site!

[@tyrell4916]

Thanks for this video. I’m in the middle of installation now. Very informative

[@azkevman]

Thanks for the video, was helpful. I installed mine a week ago. I found there are updated instructions on the RC website, that are a little bit better than the paper version they ship with the steps, but not much. All in I am guessing it was about an 8 hour install for me. Removing the trim of the B pillar was the worst part for me. I also decided to drill the pinch weld to hide the light wires, like the AMP instructions call out. That was a pain. In the end, I am extremely happy with the steps, and as long as they hold out anticipate it being one of the best upgrades I have invested in.

[@Mythrays1]

I would have put the magnet on the front passenger door, like you did the magnet on the rear passenger door. Even by the door hinge, and the magnet will always line up. Then you also don't have to fight the piler or have someone kick it/ step on it when getting out.

[@neillodge9130]

I just purchased the Tmax electric side steps for my toyota prado 150 here in OZ and they have the same set-up as your ruffcountry ones with the two motors and magnets $2000 au + $300 au freight East to West OZ still waiting for TNT to deliver , thank for the video as I can't find anything on line to install these things besides your KZbin video 👍

[@Tierone1337]

RC products have been great recently

[@stevedemarest276]

FYI, For the AMP steps - on the AT4X (or any refresh GM truck) in addition to the OBD II connection, there are two separate splices that must be made into a driver's side wiring harness (near the OBD port). I actually had to get AMP to send me some supplemental doc to verify which harness. They do supply high quality connectors to complete the splice, but it was something of a hassle because it's a super tight space and you are splicing into tiny wires in a crowded connector. Still like it better than that passenger side routing and magnets on the RCs. Anyway thanks for the vid.

[@WICKEDAUTO1]

Ouch, was unaware they had changed their connection. Certainly wouldn't be a fan of doing that, assuming it would have something to do with GM trying to lock us out basically. Agreed though, would still prefer that over the magnets though.

[@jesus194566]

I just finished installing and this and I could NOT have done it without this video!! Thank you! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@quadshop79]

I have these on my 21 2500hd z71. When closed the hit the pinch weld. Rough country remedy is add shims. I added 1/4 shim and now they clear the pinch weld barely but they still hit the lights .

[@seymourbutts8850]

Thanks to your video I was prepared. Myself I found them easier than the Amps. Took about 3 hours. As you said the directions are lacking. Thanks to your warning on the magnets I measured carefully and hit dead on the first time. Thanks.

[@shawnbruehl7787]

So my install was a breeze, wiring spoke for itself. Easy way to align magnets...place.the wired receiver, eyeball the magnet and use to tape to hold and test...then install 2 side tape. Biggest fight, was I decided to drill the pintch welds for the LED wiring. So far so good, l9ve the boards and they seem.high quality.

[@LestersCustomTrkShp]

Nice video, however those are not U-washers. They are shims for leveling the boards to fix binding. The newer bolts come with the washes made on the bolt.

[@azkevman]

ahhh, this makes sense! I still added additional flat and lock washers during my install. I felt the bolt head needed more surface against the brackets.

[@3krazy]

You can tell by looking, these are flange bolts. You don’t use washers on flange bolts.

[@chris.forest1235]

​@@3krazy😂😂😂😂, but RC is stupid. I was kmsl😂😂😂

[@USAlivewithGOD]

I got the same running boards from rough country from Amazon came with the lights. Best improvement of my 23 Silverado.

[@montanad1220]

Did the running board motors on the front side of the truck come close, or did they touch the body mounts on the ram truck. Mine are only separated by a 32nd of an inch from touching?

[@MarioRodriguez-qq1do]

Each motor is rated to hold 330lbs total 660lbs per side. If I’m not mistaken, AMP are rated for 500lbs each side. I’m installing mine (RC) tomorrow

[@rollingcoal91]

Which fuse block did you wire into? Took the cover off the battery and there are multiple studs on the distribution block on the battery. Did you use one of those?

[@ed_word_6198]

How do you leave the steps down when you leave your truck parked in a parking lot? I thought the off switch was to prevent them from coming down when opening the door.

[@LinoPR-ds2ke]

Yep, I went crazy with my f250 pulling plastic everywhere just for the magnets, I wish it was just a plug and play like amp….

[@joshrickards419]

I’m not sure why so many if you are worried about how much weight the motors can handle. You’re not standing on them and having the motor lift you up into the truck. The brackets in the front and rear support your weight. In the down position the bracket stops on itself. The dual motors I didn’t see a reason to upgrade too, I just got the two motor amp set off amazon for $1569.00 for a 2024 ltz silverado. The big selling point for me was the magnets, not a fan of that and the on/off switch you just simply unplug the connector at the dlc on the amp set to prevent them from opening. Little fun fact, you never installed a 10mm or 13mm bolt, that was an 8mm bolt. Thread diameter dictates the size of the bolt not the head of the bolt. 👍🏻

[@tomhenry5293]

They're shims and not washers. If they are round they are washers, if they are "C" shape they are shims. Washers go under bolts, shims go between two items to adjust fitment. Just FYI. If this is mentioned any other place on the comments, sorry I wasn't going to read through them all. :) With that said, good video!

[@ricklandon3452]

I just purchased two sets from rough country, one for my 2023 Silverado and one set for my 2023 wrangler, through RC they were $995, which I thought was an awesome price. Not sure if this is a new price or if they were just on sale.

[@adrianstewart1142]

great video...I installed a pair but cannot get one side to do anything? any pointers on how to fix this?

[@WICKEDAUTO1]

Double check the ground. I had that issue as well, then it was just lining up the magnets.

[@Casperarizona]

Good video. Question. The wire running under the car to the other side. Is on the bottom. So when your 4 wheeling and you bottom out your not going to rip the wire right off the truck?

[@10dannyp89]

When running the wiring from the passenger side is there enough wire length to run the wiring on top of the frame instead of exposed underneath?

[@WICKEDAUTO1]

Actually probably but cannot say for sure

[@kevinspahr6632]

Those are the same ones I bought off of the Chevy accessories website and installed by the dealer. They look good on my truck.

[@chadpearsall7398]

Can you do a two person adult test on one side? That's the biggest thing I'm worried about is the weight rating

[@robknow2003]

After instaĺling these would you sink the extra money into getting AMP vs. these RCs if you could start over?

[@WICKEDAUTO1]

Nope not at all. Now that I’ve had them so long, I have had zero issues n honestly can’t tell a difference

[@USAlivewithGOD]

❤ tape the washer to zip tie

[@jesus194566]

Did you need to remove the fender liner or were you able to fish it through?

[@WICKEDAUTO1]

I was able to fish it through, did not remove the liner

[@TuneInMyTube]

Nice video, I think im installing mine today. Question, I wonder if it's possible to install the magnets for the driver and front passenger near the door hinges? For a cleaner look and to hide the wires

[@TuneInMyTube]

Just saw a previous comment ask the same question

[@lionelmadd1301]

Hey did you ever find out if that wiring was possible by the door hinges

[@lionelmadd1301]

How did your install go?? Thanks

[@azkevman]

@@lionelmadd1301 The rear door sensors are already positioned near the hinges. The front sensor placement is limited to the length of wire in the harness. You could likely place them near the hinges on the front door by adding wire to the harness.

[@DanzigDemento]

You have a beautiful truck!😍

[@ghostgr43]

I’ll be picking mine up this week, thank you for your video. Out of curiosity I looked up the AMP step rating and they are 600lbs per side.

[@davidkroupa2418]

The web actually states 330lbs. per motor. This would equate to 660lbs. per side. If this should ever be a problem with your weight, no worries I don’t think you would be able to even walk to the truck! 😂

[@georgegomez9879]

So I was wondering can you just wire to door ajar wires on truck Instead of the magnets 🤷‍♂️is it possible?

[@WICKEDAUTO1]

I honestly have no idea if that would work or not

[@Wyoboy7220]

Good video, i agree with your points on the two different boards. Also think we have agreement on inflation and people not knowing how to use zip ties😂

[@garygonzales8787]

Looks better than the AMP when the doors are shut

[@user-qw9kf3fs6e]

Hello have you had any rattle or sounds after installation? All the bolts have been tighten and still seem to rattle every so often. I reaches out to rough country as well.

[@WICKEDAUTO1]

I have had zero noises from them

[@user-qw9kf3fs6e]

Thank you it seems like it is getting worst and the place that installed them said they are tight. I didn't know if there is a adjustment or they just bolt in.

[@thomasjersey7725]

I just installed mine today on my Chevy 2500. They work just fine but I’m having a rattle as well when I accelerate and as I’m slowing down at about 5MPH. Wondering what your solution was to fix the rattle? It’s driving me nuts. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[@thomasjersey7725]

@@user-qw9kf3fs6e what was your solution to fix the rattle? I’m having the same issue.

[@chris.forest1235]

The 300 lbs per side is incorrect. It is each motor is 300 lb rated, that's 600 lbs per board

[@buffalobmf]

Is it a GM off the line running board? Cuz if it is that weird they couldnt find them.

[@WICKEDAUTO1]

No, can't be. Couldn't find them anywhere on GM site/part sites. Had to be some off the wall step they threw on

[@oakleybaybay]

How do you keep the steps down with the valet switch?

[@oakleybaybay]

Nvmd. Just discovered that if you put your foot on it when you close the door the safe stop will activate keeping them extended and turning the lights off.

[@chrisaskme811]

That “U” washer you’re referring to is a “shim”…. You’re welcome. Also, you SHOULD have followed directions.

[@WICKEDAUTO1]

Shit directions hence the video and multiples thanking for the video. Thanks for trolling though 😊

[@chrisaskme811]

@@WICKEDAUTO1 I’m telling you what you were WRONG about and they are important point to clarify with your viewers to not mislead them. You’re wrong on a couple critical points. People would be better off if you didn’t make a video at all. The ones who thanked you obviously installed theirs wrong too.

[@HBelectrician]

I had Amps installed on my GMC truck and there are no exposed wires at all-----------------------

[@joshraines]

Dude...I'm getting ready to purchase these exact steps for my AT4X...perfect timing!! The AMP boards that have two motors per board are over $2200 now...you think you'd still pay the extra grand or just deal with the magnets?

[@WICKEDAUTO1]

With the comment below yours and now that big of a difference I would probably buy these again. The magnets definitely were a pain but in my opinion dont out weigh the cost difference

[@joshraines]

@WICKEDAUTO just double checked on Real Truck...$1750 for the one motor option and $2129 for the two motor option. At over $800...I'd stick with the RC version as well. One thing I'm curious about...can the magnets/sensors be placed near the door hinges so they're more out of the way?

[@WICKEDAUTO1]

@Josh Raines yea with that big of a difference I'd stick with RC as well. That I'd actually what their garbage instructions show, right at the hinge but no these will not reach. The wire just isn't long enough. I don't see why you couldn't extend the wires yourself but did not open up the wiring on the magnet switch so not sure how it is wired.

[@robertboyer5498]

That’s not a U washer. It’s a shim that you only use if you need it. If there aren’t washers, then you’re missing hardware. It holds 660lbs PER SIDE.

[@classproject1433]

Ppreciate your video. I need some help. I got mine installed and they work perfectly with the on and off switch but only the right rear passenger work with the magnet against it. I would think at least the front passenger would work as well but it's not. What could be the issue from your experience of installing yours?

[@WICKEDAUTO1]

It would be the ground. I had my driver side stop working automatically a couple weeks ago and it was the ground. It had come loose

[@classproject1433]

@@WICKEDAUTO1 thanks I returned them immediately.

[@PinedaPro]

How are the steps holding up? Just got a silverado.

[@WICKEDAUTO1]

Not one issue, actually really like them!

[@albertsanchez6808]

hey are they noisy when they retract? mine are on a 2022 toyota tundra same exact onces you have any they come out great but they sound like they are seizing up when they retract ?? I have a video of mine that i took :( @@WICKEDAUTO1

[@alonsosotelo8411]

How do you leave the steps down?

[@christianedwardsen7585]

I'm guessing add an additional toggle switch on the power wire then open the door and flip the power switch

[@froy_boyproductions8488]

Even tho it’s rated for 600 lbs. in sure it has more I don’t think it will snap 600lbs.

[@chrisaskme811]

Cute earring

[@rollingcoal91]

Just added these on my 23 at4. You are right instructions are dog shit. Used your video and pitched them. B pillar trim pieces were the worst part.

[@magcman]

the "U washer" is not a washer it is a shim.

[@user-hb2or8qw3z]

They are not u washers those shims for spacing

[@tylertucker4478]

THATS A SHIM NOT A WASHER

[@jacksonaltman291]

They are 600 per side it’s 300 per motor

[@WICKEDAUTO1]

No they aren't, its 300 per side. Straight from RC

[@daltontucker6552]

@@WICKEDAUTO1 their website for the ones I am looking at says 660 pounds per side.

[@WICKEDAUTO1]

@daltontucker6552 I see what you mean. I am going to contact them, the video for them states 300 per side, if you scroll down past the description the specs say 600 total. The description is the only place it says 600 per side. Of course feel free to contact them as well but once I get an answer from them as to which it is I will update just in case.

[@j0shll0yd]

Yeah I this too on their website. $300 seems awful light. I bet that was wrong. Maybe it’s like 300 per hinge, 660 per side.

[@slocavky]

Rough contry's on website says in plain text 660 PER SIDE. Also U washer is not ment to be used unless needed to adjust the boards. lol. read the instructions for crying out loud. other than that how have they lasted you?

[@WICKEDAUTO1]

Yes they changed the verbiage since I did the video….well over a year ago. They have been great no issues working, no issues with quality

[@getinthespace7715]

I bought cheap Rough Country tonneau cover and floor mats for my 2021 ram 1500. both for less than $400 delivered. The tonneau cover is OK. for $200. Would seal better if it was an inch longer. They should change the seal design for the front and back by the tailgate so it seals better. I don't like the false marketing on weight rating per side on these. I'm probably going to go with an OEM kit for $1504 or the Amp ones for $1800. I like the idea of just having OEM version that plugs into the fuse box and works Ram Hardware and software. Seems like it would be a cleaner install wish the OEMs had dual motors.

[@jamesarnold5100]

Use UPS👍🏿👍🏿

[@jamesarnold5100]

Good video

[@carlossantamaria7451]

300lbs per motor, 600 per side

[@JayJay-tz3dg]

Lol cost more too

[@MultiRedpeanut]

Hate this style power boards

[@Hard_Right]

tell me you don't understand how inflation works without saying you don't know how inflation works! 15:00

[@WICKEDAUTO1]

Cost n demand, nothing justifies the bs inflation rates. Everyone’s initial excuse was Covid due to cost/demand. No issues with product availability anymore so inflation rate should not be where it is, now it’s just greedy fuckers n this dumbass govt we have. Have a great day 👍

[@cwright2168]

Maybe you should have read the instructions, false info multiple times in the first 5 mins..

[@WICKEDAUTO1]

So let me guess the weight limit…they changed it since I did this well over a year ago. Maybe u should pay attention smartass