Power Wagon AMP XL Power Step

[Kenrn64]

Hey Guys!
Looking for the AMP XL Power Step to fit the Power Wagon. Has anybody been able to fab-fit the XL's? Their website doesn't allow for the Power Wagon application.

 

[olyelr]

Theres no difference in the rocker panels between the power wagon or non power wagon.

 

[62Blazer]

Not sure why they would not fit a Power Wagon?

 

[soapy]

I think it has to do with a harmonic balancer that is placed on the frame rail of the Power wagon.

 

[Docwagon1776]

I think it has to do with a harmonic balancer that is placed on the frame rail of the Power wagon.

Don't non-PW 2500 hemi equipped trucks get the same balancer?

 

[soapy]

Ram puts it in a different spot on the Power wagon.

 

[mikegrook]

Xl's Will not work and if you try you will end up in a battle trying to return them. I had bought them from CarID and was assured by the sales rep they would fit. The directions specifically state "Not for a power Wagon". (unknown till in my possession) I called CarID and also started a Chat with their tech support who claimed it was no issue and said to go ahead and install. While everything is loose it looks perfect. Once you try and tighten things down the balancer hits the motor assembly. (Talking millimeters) Thankfully I saved the chat message as that proved to be my saving point. CarID as well as AMP support will not return the steps if install marks are shown. After many phone calls between both and emailing the chat as proof. I was still refused a return since I was told I should not have tightened things and just did a trial fit. Had to dispute via my AMEX card who settled in my favor due to the chat message insisting they were correct. I did get the proper AMP steps which only have the single motor, The XL has 2. All has been good now for 2 1/2 years and I am in NJ with road salt. The proper steps are cheaper than the XL's and since carID and AMP would not take them back even after the dispute I sold the XL's for the price of the correct ones so ended up getting them free except for a ton of aggrevation.

 

[Al Handy]

I used the bestop units on my 2018 PW, the hardest part is finding the door activation wires in the harness under the left door sill panel. They work fine, I do not have the balancer on my PW. I also changed the lighting to a LED strip

 

[Airmousam]

That looks great, nice job!

 

[Travelin Ram]

I think it has to do with a harmonic balancer that is placed on the frame rail of the Power wagon.

I believe this is the case. Some additional information, in all the post Covid supply chain nonsense, apparently they quit installing the balancers. My 2019 had them, the 2022 does not. I confirmed searching the Mopar parts systems the part number disappears from later builds.

I don’t know if this applies to other models as well, or just the PW.

 

[Airmousam]

What does this balancer do? Thx

 

[Travelin Ram]

What does this balancer do? Thx

It’s part of the active noise cancellation system. On my current truck it still has the wiring harness plugs under the cab, but the device is not there.

I can’t discern any difference in noise level between the truck with vs without.

 

[Airmousam]

Got it, thanks for the reply!