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ActionTrac motorized running boards automatically deploy a second step as your vehicle's doors open and retract when the doors close. Integrated LEDs and obstruction-sensing smart system enhances safety. Easy installation with custom fit kit.
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Love them. Only issue I have had with them is both side lights blink instead of being solid.
Works great. Install wasnt too bad. If your handy its worth it.
I was disappointed that there was no wording or switches with this product that was an additional cost had I known I wouldn’t have bought them
I love the steps. Did a self installation and it was not too bad, just time consuming. I wish it came with more split loom and of bigger diameter. I bought 1 in. split loom as I feel the wiring was too exposed under the vehicle. Silly thing, the sensors were the most painstaking task, as mine were simply not lining up right. Thank you.
Fast shipping! I ordered a set of steps for an unknown vehicle and did not notice until I attempted to print installation instructions. I called etrailer and talked to Ashley who sent an email with return instructions as well as sending the correct set of steps to me. Fantastic customer service which is hard to find these days. Thanks Ashley!!!
Customer service was great. Received my running boards and in transit they had a minor dent on the top.Amy who was helping me , didn't think twice and sent me a whole new set in two days , which was great. The new set that I received were in perfect shape.
First time for the power running boards. Wasn’t to hard to put on. Now that I did it once I’ll be able to cut down the time in half. Wife loves the fact that it has a two step to get into the truck. Especially with bad knees. A+ for us
My wife can now get into my Chevy 2500HD without a step stool!
I bought them for my dad so he can get in and out easily. I like the on off switch because I don't use them unless he's riding with me.
Install was no joke. Hard part is the wiring. Had to remove the rear interior and pillar panels to install harness and four door switches. Has to be a better way, like tapping into the door light switch wire to trigger the steps!
Steps are nice, I like how there are two steps compared to the other guys power step. Lot easier on the seat bolsters getting out instead of sliding out to a lower step.
I liked the idea of a two step running board. My wife has had operations
on her knees and was difficult for her to get into her jeep with the
standard side steps. I started looking for powered steps and these
sounded like just the ticket. There was some fabrication involved,
because I installed them on a 2000 TJ Wrangler, but nothing too crazy. I
used some 3/16" flat bar and sandwiched it between the body mounts. In
retrospect, I should have used C channel for the longer front mount,
because I had to weld gussets on it. Welded a piece of angle to the
flat bar for the supplied mounts. If you don't have a welder, it could
all be bolted in with the C channel.
I also didn't care for the supplied magnets and switches held on with
tape to operate the steps. We hit up the u-pull-it wrecking yard and got
the same style switch that operates the dome lights and I installed them
above the original switches.
I put the door delete bypass in the housing for the front speakers on
the dash.
They have been installed for about two months now and we've had no
problems with the operation. Lots of likes from our friends who see them
in operation.
My wife has had hip and knee replacement and we had to carry a step for her to get into our Chevy 2500HD. With these running boards the step extends low enough she can get in and out on her own, well worth the install.
All brackets has areas that didn’t get coating and rust was starting to form. Primed with cold-galv paint then followed up with satin black.
Instructions were not in color as stated, black and white photos hard to make out. Had to cross reference on the web in addition to the instructions to install.
The running boards … one opens and closes louder then the other which is startling at first but very pleased, works as advertised, looks good.
They are very sturdy and install is not too hard. The wiring harness is top notch and includes everything you need. They fold up and look like a plain step bar until you open the door then the bottom step swings down and makes accessing my Ram 5500 much easier! I know the application says it won’t fit a 4500 or a 5500 but I assure you they fit any Ram 2500-5500. No cutting into the factory wiring harness, all the steps need are +12 volts from the battery and a ground screw.
Very fast delivery
Was able to do myself. It did take about 4 hours in total, but nothing too hard. This is one of lowest steps into a 3/4 4x4 I found. The automatic drop when the door opens gives the extra help for my wife when getting into the cab. Then tucks it back up out of way. This is my second set that was still working when I sold my RAM.
Easy to follow step by step directions and I was able to do it by myself. The wife loves the Second Step makes it much easier for her to get in. Awesome so far.
Very good steps, but the light "flickers" on/off on 1 side and stays on all the time on the opposite side! Doesn't really matter because they aren't bright enough to help in the dark!
For any 3/4 and 1-ton truck, these are perfect for a 5'-0" tall spouse. Easy to install, but take your time to do it right. Aries customer support is great, even sent me a new controller when needed. LED lights sometimes flicker, but not due to connection.
I love the running boards. My wife and I are 73 yrs old, and had some difficulty entering and exiting the 2500hd truck with the factory running boards. I have had two different dealerships comment on how they are better than the optional power boards
offered by gmc. I installed them myself with no difficulty at all, per the instructions that came with the boards.
I would purchase them again if I ever purchased another truck.
Boards look great. I would prefer that when they extend that they didn't make such a harsh sound like they are hitting metal on metal. Also, the directions need to be printed clearer, I found them imposable to follow because of the quality of the printed instructions. If it was not for the videos that I found to watch, it would have been incredibly frustrating to install.
Mike L.
8/4/2026
I'm sorry you got a bad copy of the instructions. For future reference, we typically link a .pdf of the install instructions on the product page (assuming that they're available from the manufacturer.)
So far so good. It took me all day to install the boards, but, I approached it methodically. I wasted an hour trying to thread the main power lead through the firewall: then realized I could just grab a hot lead in the fuse panel next to the drivers door....a rookie mistake I will not make again. They work well and my wife loves the ability to actually get into and out of the 2500 Silverado...me too! Here to hoping they work for several years.
Daniel C.
12/13/2021
1 year of use ...still working well...still enjoy using the step into a truck that is too tall
I order these for my 2022 Chevy 2500 they had them is stock and came fast. Very good fit bolted right on. It took me about 3 hours in my driveway to install them. They are about 12” off the ground when deployed. I like the 2 steps design very helpful. They look very nice and are built strong.
Steve with TekRV, a mobile RV mechanic, out of Galveston did the installation. Everything went according to the instructions. Looks and works great. Co-pilot is happy, I am estatic.
Mark
12/8/2024
My truck looked so nice with the two step running boards that a thief stole it and wrecked running from law enforcement. Four months and $30 grand spent put my truck back on the road. The wreck bent the passenger side board but it still worked partially but both were replaced.
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Ken S.
3/29/2024
Step on passengers side failed to open a couple of times, but rectified itself after a few tries. Magnet switch was not the issue.