Retractable Bed Step recommendations?

[Bagman51]

Has anyone found a bed step that mounts to either side of the rear bumper/frame that will provide better access to the bed?
Lots out there for the F150, Tacoma etc. but not the 24 Ranger!

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[Bagman51]

Nobody found a step ?

 

[Bagman51]

I decided to add a retractable bed step using a modified Tacoma step, which was the cheapest ($117cdn)on Amazon. Made a bracket using 3”x5” x 1/4” x 6” long angle iron. Only drilled one hole in the hitch bracket frame. There is an oval through hole where a electrical connector clips in on the outer side of frame. Relocated it and the hole is available through to the inside face of the frame. Had to drill a 3/8” hole closest to the bumper on the outer side. Before all this metal work, I did cardboard and plywood mock-ups to test fit everything.

 

[paulmichael77]

https://www.bestop.com/products/trekstep-rear-mount-step/

 

[RangerDangerStranger]

How did you cut the metal for the adapter you made?

 

[Bagman51]

How did you cut the metal for the adapter you made?

Mini angle grinder with a cut off wheel

 

[Phly_Raptor]

Nice install @Bagman51! You‘re hired.

 

[Kodiak_LT]

Has anyone found a retractable T-step that works with the Ranger Raptor since it has different exhaust pipes than the standard Ranger? I can't find a step that works for my model.

 

[George Orndorff]

Bob I took your advice on model of step and with your comments and pictures I was able to add a retractable step to my 2025 range that has a tow hitch thanks. George

 

[Bagman51]

Glad someone could use the info! Make sure to spray some lube on the pivot points periodically.

 

[George Orndorff]

Will do thanks ?

 

[JR RANGER]

I decided to add a retractable bed step using a modified Tacoma step, which was the cheapest ($117cdn)on Amazon. Made a bracket using 3”x5” x 1/4” x 6” long angle iron. Only drilled one hole in the hitch bracket frame. There is an oval through hole where a electrical connector clips in on the outer side of frame. Relocated it and the hole is available through to the inside face of the frame. Had to drill a 3/8” hole closest to the bumper on the outer side. Before all this metal work, I did cardboard and plywood mock-ups to test fit everything.

Can I pay you to make another angle iron bracket? I'm looking to add the step to my 2024 Ranger XLT FX4 4X4 with advanced towing package.
JRRANGER
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[Bagman51]

Sorry but I cannot reproduce the bracket where I currently live. Another member here in N Carolina George Orndorff? Has done this and maybe could help. Plus, I am in Canada and may be subject to steel tariffs ?

 

[JR RANGER]

Can I pay you to make another angle iron bracket? I'm looking to add the step to my 2024 Ranger XLT FX4 4X4 with advanced towing package.
JRRANGER
[email protected]

Thanks anyway.

 

[Rimar]

My brother-in-law made this

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