How Far Down Does Carr Hoop Step Hang Below for Step

Question:

It appears the 108221 and the 108554 are the same hoop with different finish AND the Carr pdf. Installation instructions seems to verify the application. Drilling is required but the instructions seem to be specific to the F550 aluminum cab application. My questions: The step from the ground to the floor of the F-550 is about 28inch A BIG STEP. Is the 5inch referred to from the top of the step bracket to the top of the flat on the hoop? Knowing this for sure I can go back and measure the distance from the floor to the point as defined above and see how much of the 28inch step I am going to eliminate. My second question is about the finish. Our truck is pretty much plain Jane and the cheaper? 108221 would look fine unless it fades as described in one review. Has there been any upgrade to the finish process and why do they bother to finish aluminum in a silver color anyhow?

asked by: Terry L

Expert Reply:

The CARR steps part # CARR108221 and # CARR108224 give a drop of 5 inches which means the step platform where your foot would go drops down 5 inches from where it attaches on the vehicle.

Both are finished with a powdercoat. One just happens to be silver and the other black. One would not necessarily last longer than the other but in general the finish is not a problem for most of our customers.

expert reply by: Jameson C