Can I Use the Bestop TrekStep w/ the Tailgate Down on a 2025 Ram 2500?
Updated 12/02/2025 | Published 10/29/2025
Question:
Hello I have a RAM 2500 Tradesman and was looking at the bed step BE44UV. Question can you utilize the bed step with tailgate open or closed ? Would like to be able to use the bed step with the tailgate down to climb in if needed. Thanks
asked by: David
Expert Reply:
Hey David. The Bestop TrekStep item # BE44UV can be adjusted so you can use it with your tailgate closed or open. This step will bolt to the passenger side behind the bumper on your 2025 Ram 2500. This is a spring loaded step that can be raised and lowered with your foot.
If you have any additional questions, go ahead and click on the box that says Reply to Jerred H and I'll be happy to answer them.
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Bestop TrekStep - Rear Mounted Truck Step - Aluminum - Passenger Side
- Nerf Bars - Running Boards
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- 6-1/2 Inch Wide
- Powder Coat Finish
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Jerred H.
12/1/2025
Hey David, how did the TrekStep work out on your Ram 2500 with the tailgate open? It sounds handy for climbing in when the gate’s down. Sharing how it performs could help others looking for the same setup.