Wheel To Wheel 5" Side Steps Install

[NAVY64]

I am thinking of saving some money and installing a set of 5" side steps my self: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VGN5LQK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&th=1

Some of the reviewers mention difficulty mounting the third (rear) bracket bolt(s).

Has anyone installed the W2W side steps themselves and had issues?

Thanks

 

[Lil' Rob]

I installed 5' steps on mine, but they weren't wheel-to-wheel. They did have three mounting locations on each side. Make sure you clean the paint off of the studs underneath before trying to put the nuts on. There's more info on this topic in other threads, but can't recall anything specific to your question. I am guessing that some of those who had issues may not have cleaned off the paint. All of mine went on easily with a standard socket.

 

[Kirk Larson]

I didn't clean any paint off. Went on with a 3/8 ratchet no problem.

 

[NorthStar1]

I installed mine with no problems. I put the nuts on the studs with lout the bracket in order to strip off the factory paint. Then I took them off, mounted the steps with brackets and used thread lock to ensure they stay on secure. I finished the job off by painting the studs with marching paint...I had a free bottle from my dealer and decided to use it to coat the now paint stripped studs. I did this last October on my W2W Mopar steps and no problems.

 

[EWC_Retired]

Did you purchase the steps from Amazon? IF so, how is the quality?

 

[Paulo M Oliveira]

I didn't clean any paint off. Went on with a 3/8 ratchet no problem.
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Your truck looks great, classic look.

My side steps are old now, I installed them myself in 2014 when I got my truck. I'm looking to maybe go with more of a rock slider setup. Since, I upgraded my wheels and tires. I'm also adding new off road shocks from Falcon.

2014 RAM 1500 by Paulo Oliveira, on Flickr

2014 RAM 1500 by Paulo Oliveira, on Flickr

 

[DJ Maresco]

I did the factory wheel to wheel boards.. first time in three trucks, couldn't get the iboard set for the 2021.