2500 Amp Research Running Boards installation issues.

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NikNak

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Bought Amp Research Powered running boards for my 2500. A couple of YouTube videos mentioned “minor” issues with the pinch weld contacting the boards on retraction. I figured Amp would’ve fixed the problem but after installing according to their instructions… it’s definitely an issue. Upon retraction, the boards hit, scrape, clunk & hiccup on the 2500 re-inforced pinch weld. An easy solution for them would just be larger rubber stops to keep it just shy of the pinch weld. Luckily, I had my own stock of thick rubber on hand so I managed to add clearance material. My only concern is if there will be any future stress issue with the motors seeing the resistance.
On a picky note… I didn’t really like the BRIGHT white/blue/led lights on my RED Ram so I wired in Red LEDs to the same connecting wires as their LEDs. I think it looks better.
Pics are of…
1. Pinch Weld clearance issue(I didn’t want to grind them off of my truck’s body.)
2. My zip-tied rubber spacers to create a greater stand-off so they don’t fully retract and hang up on the pinch weld.
3. Red LED upgrade.
4. Opposing door of un-dropped step LED lit.

I like it but it sure was an unnecessary event for me to provide a solution since this part number for the 2500 has been in production for 3yrs…. and they charge $1,600 for these on Amzn.
 

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Dinky

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Mine hung up on the pinch weld on both sides. I just deployed the step and jumped up and down on the step. Solved my issue and haven't had any issues since.
 
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