Installing bed side steps on Ranger XL / XLT - DIY instructions

[BoostCreep]

I BELIEVE that I looked up all the correct OEM Ford parts, with a decent discount here they are:

Left Rear Mount Assembly - N1WZ-E20023-B: $255
Right Rear Mount Assembly - N1WZ-E20022-B: $281
Left Step - N1WZ-6020041-A: $173
Right Step - N1WZ-6020040-A: $173
Left Truck Bed Molding - N1WZ-2620013-K: $177
Right Truck Bed Molding - N1WZ-2620012-K: $177

Total: $1,236

Yeeeeeeeah. I'll check Ebay. I greatly appreciate this, though. Thank you, greatly.

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[HighDesertRanger]

I BELIEVE that I looked up all the correct OEM Ford parts, with a decent discount here they are:

Left Rear Mount Assembly - N1WZ-E20023-B: $255
Right Rear Mount Assembly - N1WZ-E20022-B: $281
Left Step - N1WZ-6020041-A: $173
Right Step - N1WZ-6020040-A: $173
Left Truck Bed Molding - N1WZ-2620013-K: $177
Right Truck Bed Molding - N1WZ-2620012-K: $177

Total: $1,236

Yep. That's about what I was expecting for OEM.

 

[CEW2]

Thanks Superj for your write up. I installed a set this weekend. Went through an eBay seller instead of Alibaba.

Pretty straight forward installation if one understands even though there is good room there are many awkward angles to get to the clips to release the panel.

Also, keep in mind that you have to loosen the wheel flange in order to get to the screw that secures the front of the panel. See photos.

Lowering the bumper is not optional it’s necessary.

I recommend having some plastic push pins on hand because it’s easier to cut some out using side cutters because they won’t unscrew.

I have a second set if anyone is interested.

 

[superj]

those look great!!

i use mine all the time. what a heck of a great upgrade those steps were.

 

[DJThruxton]

Thanks Superj for your write up. I installed a set this weekend. Went through an eBay seller instead of Alibaba.

Pretty straight forward installation if one understands even though there is good room there are many awkward angles to get to the clips to release the panel.

Also, keep in mind that you have to loosen the wheel flange in order to get to the screw that secures the front of the panel. See photos.

Lowering the bumper is not optional it’s necessary.

I recommend having some plastic push pins on hand because it’s easier to cut some out using side cutters because they won’t unscrew.

I have a second set if anyone is interested.

This is my summer mod project! Where did you source the steps? If you’re willing to ship to Ca I’m very very interested.

 

[mjktg99]

Back in stock on Amazon. I took it as the sign that I needed to do this..

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FG733QK2?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

 

[camocustom]

those look great!!

i use mine all the time. what a heck of a great upgrade those steps were.

I use mine too all the time too, I'm 6'2" with ling legs and that bumper is just that much too high

 

[DJThruxton]

Back in stock on Amazon. I took it as the sign that I needed to do this..

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FG733QK2?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

Excellent. last time I ordered, they canceled it.

 

[mjktg99]

Excellent. last time I ordered, they canceled it.

Funny, I was sitting with that last one in my Amazon cart the last time they had them and I went away on vacation and I said to myself, if it's still there when I get back.. I'll pull the trigger. I guess you beat me to it but it didn't work out anyway. Hopefully it goes better this time!

 

[DJThruxton]

Installing mine this weekend.

 

[CEW2]

Good luck.

The screw hidden behind the wheel flange is torx 20.

 

[Nokolariat]

I installed a set last week. 1/2" impact made quick work of the 6 bumper bolts and the 4 mounting bolts. I do suggest transferring the foam/rubber washers that are on all of the oem white clips to the new ones. Holds it that much tighter with no rattle.

I think for the money it is a good quallity kit. Im 235lbs. It holds me up no problem...or flex.

 

[HighDesertRanger]

I installed a set last week. 1/2" impact made quick work of the 6 bumper bolts and the 4 mounting bolts. I do suggest transferring the foam/rubber washers that are on all of the oem white clips to the new ones. Holds it that much tighter with no rattle.

I think for the money it is a good quallity kit. Im 235lbs. It holds me up no problem...or flex.

Looks good. Where did you source the step?

 

[Nokolariat]

Looks good. Where did you source the step?

I got them on Amazon. Here is a link

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FG733QK...7496612de6610&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

 

[superj]

I installed a set last week. 1/2" impact made quick work of the 6 bumper bolts and the 4 mounting bolts. I do suggest transferring the foam/rubber washers that are on all of the oem white clips to the new ones. Holds it that much tighter with no rattle.

I think for the money it is a good quallity kit. Im 235lbs. It holds me up no problem...or flex.

That looks factory. Exactly how it should

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