Xtreme Truck & Auto
We are located in Grandview Missouri.
Locally Owned & Operated Custom Truck and Automotive Shop
We love building custom vehicles (Jeeps, trucks and..... yes even cars). We build mall crawler to car haulers, overlanders to rock crawlers.
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My steps don't recognize the front doors, any idea why?? They only work when I open the back doors on my 2024 2500. Hope you can help, Thank you Brother!!
Wanna make the video any darker?? Geez dude
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Living in another country can make that a difficult task. I honestly have no idea if Rough Country ships international. If you do get the kit be sure you get the upgraded joints that I recommend in another video. Also thanks for watching I applicate it.
Why would you want to go from an auto to manual locking hub? What are the benefits?
From what I have herd the auto locking hubs don't always lock in or will lock in when you don't want or need. I personally have any experience. With auto locking hubs and off-roading but I would want the ability to control if they are locked or not. That way I know 100% I'm in 4wd.
When my steps deploy I can hear the gears in the motors. Is this normal on the PowerStep XL? I have installed 2 sets before this (basic model steps) and they were super smooth. Sound is on both sides so I assume it's normal.
With the amp step XL tend to be slightly louder when it come to the motor because of the linkages being mounted to the rocker bar instead of the rocker its self. This in turn allows for more sound to reverberate due to that bar. With that being said it shouldn't be a crazy amount louder.
A laser pointer might be helpful when identifying wires in due to the tightly clustered wire bundles. Watching the video makes me realize that maybe I shouldn't tamper with the truck's electrical system now that I see what's involved. One misstep and who knows what new problems are created. Seems to be good quality power steps though. Good video.
Good vid, when installing on a 4th gen the lower control arm didn't hang like that, in fact it was a bear to push down to get the strut in place.
Does the $2500 roll n lock have a lock on it?
Are you asking about the Roll N Lock that is power opening and closing? If you are, it doesn't because the electric motor will keep it from being opened.
I was told that a rolling hard top could not be put on my 2024 Silverado straight as the front of bed wider than back.
That is not true. Whoever told you that is full of it and needs to read the install instructions. All three of these cover are designed to have there rails parallel. It's done with how the rail and canister are made and some sort of shims for the rails to get them as parallel as possible (there is some margin of forgiveness). For example the Roll N Lock has you add to brackets to the bed by the bulk head and some butyl to fill the gaps on the front edge of the bracket. Retrax does it though the bed rails being wider that the bulk head than the tail gate. It is important that the rails are parallel as possible so the cover can function smoothly.
Mine lasted a few months, offroaded twice. They are gaaaarbage
I have a 2024 GMC Sierra 2500. I assume these installs are similar. When I finished and put in the fuse the boards retracted fully, but they never deployed when I opened the doors. The obd 2 plug that they sent only had the 2 purple wires. It did not have the other 2 wires like yours. I wonder if this is why they're not working. Can't get tech support until Monday. Super frustrating. Ive been trying to narrow this down all day. I know theyre installed correctly, but they don't work. Thanks
Unfortunately I have not herd. I'm still under the assumption that either the wrong harness or obd2 plug was sent out. Hopefully Real Truck is able to help you out and get it solved.
There's never enough wire.
The instruction state remove negative cable from the one battery. Do I need to remove the negative from both batteries or just the passenger side?
I always do both. I would recommend that you do the same.
What about the springs that come with the automatic hubs? Do you take those out?
The locking hubs I installed on this 95 ranger didn't come with any springs from what I remember (installed them 2 years ago). I believe it was the locking hub and new hub nuts the only thing I would consider spring is the thrust washer that come on the truck. What vehicle are you installing the hubs on?
What size socket an racket do i need
FFS STOP the side shot videos! LOOK AT THE CAMERA! It needs across so impersonal and disengaging. Damn who started this shit?!
How long should it take a shop?
3-4 hrs. is what shops out here tend to charge.
Have used this cover for over 5 years and no spring ever broke!
Awesome to hear. It doesn't' happen often but I have seen it. I think the biggest factor on the longevity of it is how many times it is opened and closed.
Hello hope you doing good, have a question hope you can help me I have a dodge ram 2500 v10 change injectors for 4 holes truck star but revolución is to highl around 2000 don’t know why. Thank you.
Hello bro great video just need to know jonny joint replacement part number for upper control arms also existingly i have installed RC X flex joint arms
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Does the front tires stick out more than the back tires like chevys after the lift?
If it does it is it is very minor. Nothing like Chevy. However there are a few companies that do make a narrow track kit for Chevys.
Very thorough comparison. Thanks.
Great video man I game changer for me in my kit that I use all the time is a spud wrench , it lines holes up for suspension work use as a punch pry bar
I want a retrax but they don't make one for my 1992 f150 long box I don't think
Unfortunately you are stuck with either a soft/ hard folding or roll up cover. None of the canister covers seem to be available.
Thanks for a super overview! I have a new Jeep Gladiator and will be buying one of these three. From what I have been able to find, Retrax is not an option for the Gladiator, so it comes to Truck Covers USA or Roll N Lock. One minor point is that the Gladiator already has 4 potential drain holes that would work if I went with Truck Covers. Any thoughts between these two? One concern I have is rattle--wonder if the vinyl covered Roll N Lock would be less likely to rattle.
Sorry to get back to you later than I had hoped. Things have been crazy here. The roll n lock will be a bit smoother in operation, as for which to go with I would like the TC USA epically if you do jeep things with it. TC USA you have the ability to set things on the cover with in reason with out damaging. As for the rattling I would think they would be about the same. Do you have a soft top?
@@XtremeTruckAuto thanks much for the reply! I have a hardtop. I doubt that I would need to put weight on the top but factors like rattle and drainage/leakage would be important.
Did you come across the problem of only the rear doors working with the AMP steps? My front door will not activate these steps, but my back doors will.
Yes, double check the wiring at the BCM. So far everyone who has posted in the comments about the same or similar issue have found that the wires where going to the correct color of wire but the wrong pin of the BCM connector.
Thank you
Question for you! 2023 suburban is very similar, with the 2024 suburban I just got while swapping from the 2023 the connector colors changed in the kick panel but, the same wires are still there. I’ve got everything all set up but they will not deploy. My worry is they changed colors of the wires I need to tap into and so far I can’t find any answers. Waiting to hear back from amp. Any suggestions on how to find out which wires I need if they changed colors?
any luck, ordered for 2024 custom trail boss 1500 gas. Anyone have answers?
Say Josh, can you clarify which direction the rear blocks go ... Pretty sure i just put mine in backwards, my greater angle of the block is towards the rear 🤦🏻
You want the shorter end of the block to go to the front and the longer end towards the rear.
How do you remove the connectors to gain easy access to the wires?
If you go disconnecting plugs from the BCM you will want to disconnect your battery. I believe there is a little tab that you will push towards the wire and you will pull the plug out. There might be a safety tab that needs to be pulled down to allow that tab to depress.
It was so easy to wire with the connectors removed. Just pull the small tab out and squeeze the connector and it will come right out. I removed the negative battery terminal and no codes were thrown. Thank you for your video.
Very nice job detailed and easy to follow. ? 4 U. I have a 2024 Chevy 3500; My OBD2 connector only has two wires coming out of it; one wire is all purple and the other one is purple with black stripe and I have those connected. Did the one you installed have the blue and white coming out or did you add those two wires to the OBD2? The steps do not currently work as the steps must need those two tapped wires with the blue and white wires to trigger the steps. Thoughts? Thanks!
They came as a part of the step wiring. As for adding them I wouldn't know where to begin. What I would do is reach out to customer service and double check the steps are correct.
Dis you get this figured out? I believe I have the same issue with my 24 gmc 2500. Only the two purple wires. Steps won't deploy. Thanks.
That’s a light mount bar not a bull 🐂 bar the difference between the two is a light mount will not push anything heavy and a bull bar is mounted to the frame so it can take an impact without damaging the bumper
I agree but unfortunately the industry does not.
@@XtremeTruckAuto I concur 100%
I hv a 1996 Toyota Tacoma 2.4L 4cyl 5speed manual transmission single cab 316,869k miles no rust ac blows cold 🥶 no check engine light 💡 & doesn’t burn oil can I get a HELL YEA???
Hell Yeah!!! If I was in the market for a truck it would be a 2nd gen or older Tacoma. Great trucks.
@@XtremeTruckAuto literally all it needs is oil, brakes, tires and gasoline
@@ocularpressure4558 that sounds about right on those trucks.
@@XtremeTruckAuto my wife hates it because she says it’s old and ugly but the truck just won’t die. It just keeps going and going and going.
@@ocularpressure4558 look at what the OG Top Gear did to the Toyota Hilux. They couldn't stop it from running.
How do I remove these sensors so it stops beeping when I’m driving?
What sensor are you talking about? Does your Jeep have a washer fluid level sensor?
Do you have to pull the connectors out from there holders to get to the wires ? Do you then pull the wire out of the connector and wire it to your plug ?
You can pull the plug if needed. As for pulling the wire out of the plug its self no. You are going to use there supplied wire taps.
Ain't no rav4, but it'll do fine 😂
Gen 2 Taco gang!!! Sweet walkthrough.
I bought a 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 3.0 duramax will my instructions be the same as the video you did for this 2500?
Appears to be the same if not very similar to the ones in the video. Pulled the info below straight from their instructions. APPLICATION MODEL YR PART # Chevrolet Silverado 1500/ GMC Sierra 1500 - All Cabs 2022 - 2023 76255-01A Chevrolet Silverado 1500/ GMC Sierra 2500/3500 - All Cabs 2024 76255-01A
Would you mind steering me in the right direction? I took my tie rod bar off and placed it next to my new assembly to get the measurements as close as possible. I noticed that the old one has a tilted tie rod end. Do I match that tilt angle on the new one to get the same measurement? Or do I leave the new ones straight and measure as is? Thanks!
I personally would try to keep everything a straight as possible but matching it wont hurt. It's not 100% necessary to be perfectly aligned. If the are too far off it in theory could cause binding issues but I have only really seen that with heim joints. Ball joints are much more forgiving.
@@XtremeTruckAuto Sounds good, Thanks!
The hardest part is where and how to install the control module in your engine bay. As stated, wiring is not that hard. Came to find out where and how you secured your control module, did not get info, disappointed and frustrated.
Are you Installing it on a Jeep similar to mine? Because the mounting can differ greatly depending on the application or even with what engine is in the vehicle. The easiest way to do it is to use the velcro they provide with the trigger and mount it on the fuse box that is typically located near the battery I have done this and it works great. I Just have mine wedged in-between the battery and the AC line that runs just behind the battery it has been this way for years and I have had zero issues with it. You could also see if they have a mounting kit for your vehicle I know what applications they have brackets has grown in the past few years. The last thing is you could do is build a bracket for it but once again that would differ greatly depending on the vehicle it was getting made for.
Velcro crossed my mind after seeing another video where it was mounted to the top of the fuse box which had not crossed my mind nor was it mentioned anywhere in the instructions. Also my six shooter didn’t come with any velcro, but easy enough to get. Thanks for the reply, apologies for being a poopy pants. I ended up screwing it to the top of my fuse box. Probably should’ve used velcro but I was too lazy to go looking for it.
Do you leave the LED puddle lights as is or do you recommend heat shrinking them
The butt connector AMP send is a marine grade once you shrink it down. But, if you wanted to add heat shrink it's not going to hurt.
Watched the replacement video then this, great videos and good info, very accurate. My joints failed in less than 10k. Even though over a year, I was offered new joints do to the low miles. Took them and put them in but I'm researching either going with rock jock or metalcloak duroflex joints for the lower control arms and a-arm. Metalcloak doesn't have a option small enough for the front upper flex joint, so will be using rock jock for them, and Trail Forge has the rock jock joints along with direct swaps for the rubber bushings. They have a spot dedicated to showing options for swapping out the RC bushings.
Guess I have been lucky, mine are going on 3 years still good. Its my dd and it gets wheeld hard on the rocks. But I will definitely keep the Jonny Joints in mind.
Great video with lots of detail. What do the Green/gray and green/yellow wires feed on the truck?
All I know is that it is a wire that has to do with a signal either going to or coming from the doors.
Did you just cut those wires and splice with OBD wires? Or did you cut them and have to splice in the original wire in addition to the obd wire?
@@jeremyjones214 There is no cutting of any factory wires. The only wires you might trim up are the purple ones that run from the step's wiring harness to the obd2 plug that comes with the amp boards. You can see these purple wires at 8:14 in the video. As for the BCM they supply wire taps that you can see at 7:54 in the video.
Awesome video. Great tool selection for on and off-road use. I have a WJ Cherokee. Interior storage space in it is actually very good. I have a roof rack that is 8’’ tall and is sloped in the front. One day I’m just looking at it and that was the light bulb moment. Why don’t I build a tool box to occupy that space. The sloped part for big items will not be able to be used. So I’ll build a box to occupy that space. Make it out of wood. Fiberglass it inside and out. Good weather stripping so it’s water tight. Stainless hardware and lockable. That will give me a lot of tool storage. I found some aluminum steps that attach to door latches on Amazon so getting up to the roof rack is easy
About how far does the step drop below bottom of truck body?
It's about 4 inches. The powerstep xl is roughly 6 inches.
how water proof are the rock n lock and retrax covers?
They will hold majority of the water out of your bed, like 99% if properly installed. Keep in mind that no cover is 100% water proof. Car washes and some heavy rains can get past the cover but its because of gaps in the bed, bedrail caps, tailgates etc..
Home run video. Hey, I’m a Boxer dog lover. Where did you pick up yours.
Thank you!! The boxers were my coworkers' dogs. They were from a litter his dogs had.
My Retrax slide right off going down the highway. The one time didn’t have it locked.
I have a few questions only because I have never herd of this happening and I'm curious. So assuming the cover came out of the canister and rails. Was it in the open position unlocked? Did it bent the stops at the end of the rails? Was it while you were accelerating?
@@XtremeTruckAuto the cover was closed meaning the bed was covered. I almost always would lock it but I didn’t that day. It did come off during a hard acceleration. It came out of the canister and stripped everything in the rails knocking down the tailgate when it let go. I couldn’t get off the road immediately so when I got turned around it was just in time to see a big rig run over it. Not being a busy highway and seeing it punted off the road I went on to take care of something, figured I could pick up what was left on my way back. Well when I got back it was gone. I really wanted to see what was left of it because there was absolutely nothing in the bed to give any clue as to what failed. This just happened a week ago, which is what led me to your video. I really, really liked that cover. Just doing a little research before buying another.
@@aaronlindsay5641 That is crazy. I'm sorry that happened. If you were worried about that happening again, then the other two are a better choice. Because, the spring that pulls the cover open would keep that from happening again.
LOL I made it 1,000 Subs! nice going by the way on this install
THANK YOU!!!!