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Please share your thoughts and experiences with the new 08 tailgate step. I have heard jealous Chevy owners spreading rumors that people are having problems with these. Is there any truth to this?
I swear I am not a troll. I really think that this is a great feature. I just want to know that this is for real and not just for show. I am a big guy (just under 300 lbs) and would hate to break it the first month.
Mine doesn't seem to have any problem with my 230 lbs. plus up to 50 pounds of whatever I'm carrying (like my Honda eu2000i generator. The knees aren't getting any younger and it sure makes it easy to get in and out.
The only down side that I've encountered is that you don't have a flat surface with the tailgate down (for sliding plywood in and out).
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-- 2003 Excursion EB 6.0L
-- 2008 F350 CC SRW Short Box 6.4L
I tested it out and the only thing I thought a bit wobbly was the handle. Otherwise I think it is about one of the greatest additions to a pick up truck.
I wonder if Ford has a posted weight limit on that step?
If not they would be in for one hell of a law suit if someone broke it merely by using it as intended.
I think it has a weight limit on the sticker which reads 300lbs. Im not sure though.
In either case I love mine and I use it quite a bit and at 245lbs it doesnt seem to be weak or anything.
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F350 PSD SRW King Ranch Job2
Built on my birthday
Every Option except factory nav and rear dvd
Pioneer Avic D3X (Bluetooth,Ipod,remote)
Hard wired Passport 8500 to Aux4 with custom rear view mirror mount
Weathertech floor liners
Remote Start
Color matched tan Line-X on
bed and Weatherguard Pork Chop Box
S&B Intake, Powerstrokers 4" delete pipe,
Spartan 250tune, MBRP duals
I use mine everytime I have to get in and out of the back of the truck and it works great. The only draw back is the humpy tailgate. It hasn't been a problem though. I have to haul those big helium bottles for my wife every now and then. I just lean the bottle against the tailgate, grab the bottom and up and in right over the handle and it's holding up well. Just a little skinned off paint. Usually when someones checking out your new truck, the tailgate step is the coolest thing about it! I like the step but I could live without it.
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2008 F250 Crew long bed XLT 6.4 diesel, automatic, White.
Best thing since sliced bread; a very unique idea. I would order it again and again.
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2002 F-350 SRW Lariat,4X4, PSD with too many goodies to list. 182k and a very strong 7.3. SOLD
2008 F-250, SC Lariat, 4X4,Shortbed, Pueblo Gold/black, V-10, 4.10, auto, Delivered on 9/7/07, great looking rig. South Texas bumpers front/rear, Air Raid Intake System, Diablosport Predator, Husky's, JJ's, Ford alarm/remote start, Marathon seat covers, Sirius, PIAA, Access cover, Weatherguard tool box, Rhino liner, Michelins, Duraflap mud flaps, Escort 9500i.
2007 Lincoln LT (wifer's grocery getter)
1996 Ford Bronco EB; almost stock
2007 Kubota 900 RTV diesel with goodies. pappy's truck
Definitely very happy with the tailgate step. The whole family uses it; the wife and I and even the dog.
The only issue I have noticed is when I am sweeping out the bed it is a little harder to get everything swept off the tailgate. Insignificant price to pay in my opinion.
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2008 F-250 6.4l Lariat SuperCab Long Box 4x4
I like the step, never use the handle, and hate the tailgate panel. I've thought about replacing the panel with diamond plate or even plain sheet metal but haven't looked underneath to examine feasibility.
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F-350 08 PSD CC Long Bed. Auto, 3.73, Dark Shadow Grey, Line-X, LT275/65R20 BFG Goodyear Wranglers, Leer Canopy. 2 German Shorthaired Pointers riding shotgun.
I love the step. Never use the handle. I would like to get rid of the handle because it gets in the way of my "Bed Rug". Tailgate portion of the rug is laying loose.
I think I read that the weight limit on the step is 500lbs.
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2008 F350 Lariat CC Black two tone and darn near everything else.
I use my step all the time. I hated the handle/plastic liner so I removed the handle and put a regular inspection cover back on then Line-xed the whole thing.
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2008 F450 Dark Shadow Gray Lariat "Pick Up", Torqueshift, 4.88 LS, 4x4 Off Road, Shift On The Fly, Traction Control, Back Up Sensor, Tail Gate Step (no handle), Upfitter Switches, Power Rear Window,PTO, Supplemental Heater, Dual Alts, Adj Pedals, Sirius, Tow Command, Captains Chairs, LineX, Smoke Cab Lenses, and Billet Badges
You guys rock. This is exactly the kind of input I was hoping for. AND the exact answers I was hoping to hear. Definitely a plus that helps pull FORD ahead of the rest.
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