Hi everybody.
I'm Justin with americantrucks.com.
And welcome to my "Best of" video for the side step category available for your 2015
and newer SuperCab F-150.
Now, the purpose of this video is to give you my top three choices here currently on
the site, based off of customer popularity, but also my own personal feedback as well,
to help you narrow down your option when it comes to either adding or upgrading an existing
sidestep on your F-150.
As always guys, these are merely just my suggestions.
You're gonna find a number of great options and brands here on the site.
So if you don't find exactly what you're looking for here in this video feel free to check
those out at any time.
But why add or upgrade the existing side steps on your stock ride height or lifted F-150?
Well, easy.
To get in and out much easier.
However, you will encounter a few different options when it comes to design or style such
as your nerf bars, your running boards, your drop steps and also your automatic options
so you have to decide what's right for your truck and ultimately your budget.
But what do you say we break down my top three choices a little bit further, starting with
my first option.
First up we have the most popular option currently in the category and that is the Barricade
3 inch Side Step in black with the 90 degree ends.
Now, the 3 inch Barricade continues to be a crowd favorite because it combines a popular
size but with a rock bottom price.
In fact these guys right here, only gonna set you back right around a 100 bucks, making
them the most affordable in the category by a pretty wide margin.
And the reason these things are so affordable is pretty obvious, right?
It's a very basic step in regards to design and materials, and apparently the simple or
minimalist approach is what a lot of truck owners are after, based off the popularity
of this particular option.
Again, the most popular step currently in the category in addition to being the most
affordable.
Now, that basic design does include a heavy duty stainless steel construction complete
with a black powder coat.
But just a heads up here guys, you can grab the same exact 3 inch Barricade step with
a polished finish instead for a little bit more dough, for those of you who prefer just
a little bit more flash or maybe have some more chrome existing on your truck.
Now, you do have the 90 degree ends here which do kind of wrap back into the cab, which I
think makes for a very clean look, and then finally the non-slip pads here for both the
front and rear passenger side areas.
And finally guys, everything is backed by a three year warranty from Barricade if you
should ever run into any issues.
Now, granted you're not getting the biggest area for footing with the 3 inch step bar
but that's what our next option will be for.
But ultimately guys, the 3 inch Barricade Side Step in black will be a very simple,
super affordable solution to either add steps to your rig for the first time, or maybe change
up the look of the factory step for the owners out there who don't necessarily need to have
the biggest bar hanging off the side of their rig.
But what if you're after a little bit more footing and the 3 inch option just isn't gonna
cut it for you?
Well, then it's time to start looking at some bigger options like the Barricade 5 inch Oval
side step bar in black with the 60 degree ends.
Now, I like these particular Barricades because it's gonna give you the most amount of footing
for the least amount of money.
In fact, you're hovering right around that $150 price point, making this a bargain for
the amount of step you're getting.
Like the 3 inch siblings, the 5 inch Oval here from Barricade is gonna be one of the
most popular in the category with over 60-plus 5 star reviews, and that was a big deciding
factor for me when it came time to throw this list together.
And just like the previous Barricade option, the 5 inch Ovals do take a pretty basic approach
to design, just to help keep the cost down but without skimping on the quality.
And what does this mean to you guys?
Well, this does include a full stainless steel build along with that black powder coat to
help keep these things looking good for years to come, in addition to that large 5 inch
oval tubing in the 60 degree ends.
Again, you can grab these things in a polished finish for a few more bucks if you do wanna
match an existing chrome on your F-150, but ultimately the black here is going to be your
most affordable option and it is backed by that same 3 year warranty as my previous selection.
But one of the things I like most about the Barricade 5 inch Oval side step here besides
that super affordable price tag, is the fact that you're getting these absolutely massive
non-slip step pads for both front and rear passengers, about a foot to a foot and a half
or so in length and about five inches in width, providing you with enough footing for those
slippery days for even the biggest of feet.
In summary guys, a big bar for not a lot of money is a great way to sum up these options
from Barricade and a big reason why they made my list.
But what if money was no issue and you want a ton of real estate for your feet to make
getting in and out of your stock or lifted F-150 much easier, while also providing a
pretty clean look?
On top of that, a little extra ground clearance for the occasional off road trip would be
a nice thing to have as well.
For all those reasons, I love the Amp Research Power Steps for my third and final pick in
the category.
Listen guys, the Amp Research stuff is certainly very baller, and the $1500 or so price tag
would certainly indicate that, but in return you are getting an absolutely killer product.
Now, if you're not already familiar with the Amp Research stuff, the Power Step is a fully
automated sidestep that deploys and retracts automatically anytime your door opens or closes,
essentially giving you the best of both worlds.
And because the power step is automated, you're actually gonna get an option that hangs a
lot lower compared to most fixed sidesteps out there, which means all you lifted guys,
well, this thing will certainly make your life a whole lot easier.
But on the flip side with these steps fully retracted up into the body where the rocker
panel area, you're gonna be seeing a lot more ground clearance, you're not gonna have to
worry about snagging a traditional nerf bar or side step on a rock, especially if you
do a lot of hard core wheeling with your truck.
And on top of that guys, I just think these things provide a much cleaner look once they
are fully retracted into the body.
And guys I know what you're probably thinking, for the $1400 - $1500 price tag I better be
getting a rock solid quality build here on top of all that fancy automation.
And I'm happy to say that certainly is the case with the Amp Research Power Steps.
In fact, you're gonna be looking at a high strength anodized aluminum alloy material
for the boards themselves in addition to some of the components, and finally stainless steel
pivot pins, which all together guys can hold upwards of 600 pounds per side.
Very impressive.
But maybe one my favorite parts about the boards themselves is the fact that they are
coated in a very, very grippy material, almost like 80 grit sandpaper if I could relate it
to anything.
And I just think that's gonna provide you with the ultimate traction in dry and wet
conditions.
Even more, the Power Step does feature integrated LED lighting which will help illuminate the
step at night further helping you, your significant other, maybe your family enter and exit your
truck without any drama.
Finally guys, in the event that you do snag a foot or get something caught in the boards
during operation, the Amp Research steps do have a pressure sensitive pinch safety feature
built in, just to help keep you and your family safe at all times.
Just in case you were wondering, the amp research steps are made in the USA and they are backed
by a five year 60,000 mile warranty.
Listen, at the end of the day obviously not a cheap option but you get what you pay for
here with the Amp Research steps.
Before we wrap this up guys, I do wanna point out that most steps in the category, including
your nerf bars and your running boards, will install easily in a matter of minutes using
the existing studs underneath your truck along with a basic socket set.
However, since the Amp Research steps here are automated, expect some wiring involved
in addition to some wrenching as well, which as you might imagine, will stretch the install
time slightly.
Well gang, that's gonna wrap up my "Best of" video for the side step category for all SuperCab
F-150s.
Now, if you do want any more information on any of the steps in this video, feel free
to check out the respective product pages at any time.
I'm Justin.
Thanks for watching, and for all things F-150, keep it right here at americantrucks.com.
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