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ActionTrac motorized running boards automatically deploy a second step as your vehicle's doors open and retract when the doors close. Integrated LEDs and obstruction-sensing smart system enhances safety. Easy installation with custom fit kit.
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Hello again, friends, Steve here with etrailer.com. Today, we're looking at the Aries ActionTrac Motorized Running Boards with your custom installation kit and LED lights. Now, these motorized running boards will lower automatically to create a pair of steps on each side of your vehicle. I'm gonna throw up a graphic down the screen, so you can kinda see what that looks like in action. The second step we'll deploy and retract when you open or close your door of the vehicle. Now, they do have built-in raised tread on these extruded aluminum parts, and that's to help you have grip and everything, but also, it's just one piece that's built in, you don't have to worry about changing out step pads and stuff in the future.
Now, this is a custom fit, it will fit 2007 to 2017 Jeep Wrangler and 2018 Jeep JK Wranglers. So always check your fit guide on etrailer.com, put in your make and model, make sure you're getting the right parts for your particular vehicle. Now, these do have a built-in smart system, and that just means that they're gonna stop from deploying or retracting if there's an obstacle such as a rock, maybe some snow built up, ice, that kind of stuff that would impede it from working correctly. It's gonna note that by itself and not open or close. Again, it's gonna have integrated LED lights.
Again, you won't be able to see them right now, unfortunately, because they come on automatic when you open and close the door, and that step retracts or extends out like I showed you in that image before. Now, they do have a power override switch, which lets you disable the automatic step function and the LEDs if you wanna do that, so you don't have to keep it on all the time, you can disable that. And I wanna kinda show you some of the hardware and stuff that comes in the kit, I'll give you a close up here in a minute, but while I got it all out here zoomed out. So the steps are gonna come with the built-in wire harness as far as the plugs for the steps themselves. You're gonna get the four brackets.
You're gonna get instructions, all the wiring harnesses, all the wire loom, the switches, the nuts, bolts, hardware, all that kind of stuff, and the main electronic brain assembly here. So this guy, as you can see, not too big, about as big as my hand. Again, you're gonna get all the wiring harnesses that you need to reach both sides. You're gonna get all the connectors. You got Deutsche connections in here, zip ties, double-sided sticky tape, wire loom, things to run the wire safely up out of the way.
All your ring terminals, everything's built in, very, very nice set of colorful instructions. Those are always nice, you get colored pictures. That's really gonna make it a lot easier for you. Again, this is a no-drill custom application, so you don't have to worry about drilling and, you know, messing with that kind of stuff. Now, because this is a fit for Jeeps, there is an available kit that is sold separately, I'll put that up there on the screen. This kit is gonna provide a manual operation switch for your Jeeps without doors. So let's say you take the Jeep door off, you know, no doors, or even some of the ones that are just the soft doors, maybe they don't use that same integrated system for the opening door switch. This kit, you can manually open and close them that way. They are made in the USA, very nice product. Support our country, support your local manufacturers out there, that's always a plus in my book. Now, as far as some measurements, the steps themselves on the top are 48 3/4 inches long. They are four inches wide on the step pad itself where you put your foot. When that automatic step deploys, that step is gonna be 44 inches long and three inches wide on the step itself. Now, that dropdown, like that graph I just showed you before at the beginning, the drop is gonna be about eight inches. So most house steps in your house are gonna have about a 7 1/2 inch rise or drop. But because this is for a vehicle, whatnot, eight inches is kinda the standard for that. These bad boys are rated at 650 pounds capacity each. If you're a hefty guy like myself, you don't have to worry about stepping down them, 'cause they're gonna hold you with no problems whatsoever. Again, lifetime limited warranty, so you don't have to worry about replacing stuff. If you ever have an issue, either contact us or the manufacturer, and we'll get you taken care of shortly. Again, all extruded aluminum, nice black powder coat finish. Very, very durable product. The brackets and everything, nice hard metal, powder coated, corrosion resistant. They really did a nice finish on this from what I can tell as far as the brackets and the steps themselves and the housings to get that coverage all the way around. And it looks like they're gonna be very, very durable for a long time to come. Well, again, I'm Steve with etrailer.com. Thank you so much for joining me today. I hope this information helps you with your decision. As always, check our fit guide at etrailer.com to get the right parts. Have a great day.
Average Customer Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars (69 Customer Reviews)
ActionTrac motorized running boards automatically deploy a second step as your vehicle's doors open and retract when the doors close. Integrated LEDs and obstruction-sensing smart system enhances safety. Easy installation with custom fit kit.I liked the idea of a two step running board. My wife has had operations
on her knees and was difficult for her to get into her jeep with the
standard side steps. I started looking for powered steps and these
sounded like just the ticket. There was some fabrication involved,
because I installed them on a 2000 TJ Wrangler, but nothing too crazy. I
used some 3/16" flat bar and sandwiched it between the body mounts. In
retrospect, I should have used C channel for the longer front mount,
because I had to weld gussets on it. Welded a piece of angle to the
flat bar for the supplied mounts. If you don't have a welder, it could
all be bolted in with the C channel.
I also didn't care for the supplied magnets and switches held on with
tape to operate the steps. We hit up the u-pull-it wrecking yard and got
the same style switch that operates the dome lights and I installed them
above the original switches.
I put the door delete bypass in the housing for the front speakers on
the dash.
They have been installed for about two months now and we've had no
problems with the operation. Lots of likes from our friends who see them
in operation.
4.5* actually. Overall, I really like these. They are a good price and they look nice. Some of the brackets had to be bent a little bit to get them to line up correctly, but it wasn't bad. I've actually purchased these twice! I sold the first vehicle, but immediately bought these for the better optioned vehicle I traded up for. NOTE - DO NOT buy the door delete kit that can be added to this. It's a waste of money that overrides the basic automatic functionality on a daily basis. The basic kit includes an on/off switch already.
Very good steps, but the light "flickers" on/off on 1 side and stays on all the time on the opposite side! Doesn't really matter because they aren't bright enough to help in the dark!
Steve with TekRV, a mobile RV mechanic, out of Galveston did the installation. Everything went according to the instructions. Looks and works great. Co-pilot is happy, I am estatic.
Several concerns with this step. First is the design: The concept of two steps is so you can use two steps. However, the position that these rails attach to the truck makes them near level to the truck floor board which makes this step near useless. The second (lower) step is undependable when deploying and the angle at which it deploys means you have to step past the first to get in or out of the truck. So weird. This creates an awkward angle when getting in and out of the truck. When installing you must ensure the magnets are lined up perfectly. Even the slightest misalignment causes the lower rail to malfunction. The advertisement says these are maintenance free. This is not sure, you must routinely use a graphite lubricant on them. One step literally fell apart and they had to send another. We soent hours on the phone with their support team trying to diagnose why the seconds deployed erratically. The LED lights were a huge problem and turned on and off at intermittent times, even when parked. Very distracting for the neighbors. The third set of lights finally seem to be functioning correctly. When all said and done, after all the issues, they seem to be working fine, but again, the angle on which they deploy are not functional. If I had it all to do over, I’d never buy a deployable running board. They’re just a electric maintenance mess.
best looking running board! the ability to step on it to access roof rack is amazing and there is only one other competitor that does that. THIS IS NOT A ROCK SLIDE! But as a certified mall crawler this is great for the ladies and kids jumping in
The running boards have worked perfectly. the closed height is unobstructive for normal 4x4 use and the down position makes entry and exit easy even for persons with dexterity problems.
the light package is adequate for front and rear doors.
Installation went well, leave all bolts loose until mounted then tighten seems to make it easy.
I would highly recommend.
Seems like an excellent product. Etrailer makes things so easy, great software, terrific customer service and reliable shipping.
They are working as advertised, which is good for an old man. Service after the sale was great.
Great product. Good fit, runs well with the body lines. Very clean install.
I order these for my 2022 Chevy 2500 they had them is stock and came fast. Very good fit bolted right on. It took me about 3 hours in my driveway to install them. They are about 12” off the ground when deployed. I like the 2 steps design very helpful. They look very nice and are built strong.
Fantastic product
Got running boards on and went very easy and I’m 71 years old
Going to tackle the wiring harness this morning
The running boards arrived sooner than expected and customer service is great. The website could be better to see and understand what exactly you’re buying. Haven’t been able to install them yet, had to order extra parts. Downgrade one notch due to website.
I have to say I was a little bummed when UPS showed up with my running boards and the box was destroyed so I refused delivery called etrailer up they said no problem and my new ones were here in 4 days, on a Holiday weekend mind you, customer service is second to none I highly recommend purchasing from etrailer
I really like them, the snow and ice sometimes stops them that's understandable and the lights don't always work I haven't looked at them yet but yes we love them thank you
Running Boards are exactly as advertised. Simple to install as long as you follow the instructions.
I finally got them installed and they are wonderful. My wife has arthritic knees and it was very difficult for her to get in the Jeep. With these Motorized Running Boards she can now get in effortlessly.
Perfect fit and super easy to install.
Look good, functions well but an extremely difficult install.
These steps work very well. The installation of the bars are one of the most easiest I have seen. I have installed other brands and they took much longer. All the holes lined up as expected. The wiring is not for the faint at heart. We had to take the back seat out of the Colorado and peel back the carpet to run the wiring. The instructions were straight forward and easy to follow.
After owning these for a year they are still working like the day we put them on. We have had a few issues with the end caps of the walk boards being faded by the sun and turning white. The driver side light began blinking when the door was opened. I contacted the company and they sent me new end caps, stated that they had a bad batch sent to them that were not UV free and they sent a new light. I replaced the light and still have the problem. But the company appears to work well on warranty items. Only reason I did not give the the full 5 stars is due to the end caps fading and the light began blinking. Other wise I would purchase these again. They are not cheap by any means but are of a good quality.
They're great. Have had no issues, very dependable and my older parents and wife love the convenience. Took two of us about 6 hours to install but we'll worth it.
I am very happy with the steps with one exception I'll mention later. The Aries fore and aft action was perfect for our 2020 Ram 3500 chassis cab. The steps look great and were easy to install with running wires and locating the processor taking the most time. My only complaint regards the led step lights. Both began flickering then failed completely, the driver side after about six months and the passenger side in the last several weeks.
Super fast shipping. *****
After spending close to $xxxx, the first box was never received. Contacting etrailer was frustrating in that a true status of the second box could not be obtained until UPS sent a delivery notice. This resulted in having to change an installation appointment that took 4 weeks to get. Second, this shipment weighted close to 50 pounds and etrailer shipped the box, that is 6.5 feet long, that was held together by the equivalent of SCOTCH TAPE. The contents were spilling out of the box when the driver delivered the box. Needless to say etrailer really needs to get your staff together and just think about how your clients merchandise is handled once it’s in the hands of UPS
So far so good. It took me all day to install the boards, but, I approached it methodically. I wasted an hour trying to thread the main power lead through the firewall: then realized I could just grab a hot lead in the fuse panel next to the drivers door....a rookie mistake I will not make again. They work well and my wife loves the ability to actually get into and out of the 2500 Silverado...me too! Here to hoping they work for several years.
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