Iron Bison Sidesteps Installed - 2025 Ranger XLT

[ryanO]

I decided to get the Iron Bison sidesteps. They seemed to be the best value based on performance, reviews, and cost.
So far so good.

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[gtistiffler]

I’ve had the same ones since last April. Love them and have held up great so far.

 

[Ron Quixote]

Those look great!

 

[ryanO]

I’ve had the same ones since last April. Love them and have held up great so far.

I like them for getting in and my daughters wanted something to make it easier to get in and out with. That said, getting out of the truck is a bit trickier IMHO. It's awkward to step over them but also awkward to step on them.

 

[gtistiffler]

Yeah. I really don’t need them but my kids do also. I do think they look good compared to other options though.

 

[ryanO]

Yeah. I really don’t need them but my kids do also. I do think they look good compared to other options though.

I plan to add the Eibach 2" coil overs with 33s later this year. When I do that, I'll probably appreciate them more myself.

 

[Onceaneagle]

Those look nice and seem very functional. I went with AMP Research e-boards because they mount flush and deploy low enough to step up and into the Ranger and not jam my toes into them or scrape my leg like the fixed factory boards did. Expensive but I waited until Black Friday sale to get them. They work well and the LED lights are nice at night. I don't off road.

 

[ryanO]

Those look nice and seem very functional. I went with AMP Research e-boards because they mount flush and deploy low enough to step up and into the Ranger and not jam my toes into them or scrape my leg like the fixed factory boards did. Expensive but I waited until Black Friday sale to get them. They work well and the LED lights are nice at night. I don't off road.

I really like those too. What was installing them like? As in, running the electric for them...?

 

[Onceaneagle]

I really like those too. What was installing them like? As in, running the electric for them...?

I had them professionally installed. Can't describe the wiring process. It took about four hours, which included removing the OEM boards.

 

[Sparky62]

I've had my Iron Bison steps since April 2025 and they seem to be holding up well. I wanted AMP steps, but they were out of my budget.

 

[Jon_M]

I went with the Go Rhino D6 step. Those Steps do look good. I have seen steps & slider that looked like that on some GMC & Colorado’s but not for the Ranger’s until now.

 

[ryanO]

I went with the Go Rhino D6 step. Those Steps do look good. I have seen steps & slider that looked like that on some GMC & Colorado’s but not for the Ranger’s until now.

You've got a VERY similar truck to mine. I see you have the 360° camera package. May I ask what your payload capacity is?

 

[Jon_M]

Just from looking it up on good old Google it's 1711 LBS

 

[ryanO]

Just from looking it up on good old Google it's 1711 LBS

No way....LOL. If your door sticker says that, I'll revolt.

 

[Jon_M]

I'll have to look later. If you have a XLT Ranger I would think it's the same.

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