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Features
THE ORIGINAL SINCE 2002—SMARTER FOR COMPLETE CONTROL
- DECADES OF PROVEN TECHNOLOGY: Built to perform, year after year. Constructed from corrosion-resistant aluminum and advanced powder coat finish, and engineered to handle tough daily use. Supports up to 300 lbs. per door.
- SMART CONTROL ALWAYS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS: Deploy or retract your step from the app, with on-demand override for loading cargo, washing your truck, or maintaining maximum ground clearance when needed.
- UNMATCHED SEAMLESS INTEGRATION: Deploys and retracts automatically in perfect concert with how you use your vehicle. Engineered to connect directly for unmatched integration.
- EXCLUSIVE PLUG‑N‑PLAY INSTALLATION: Patented plug‑n‑play design makes installation easy. No improvised attachments. No complicated wiring. No magnet alignment issues. Just seamless operation, every time.
- CONFIDENT FOOTING, DAY OR NIGHT: A 6" wide step delivers a stable, slip-resistant platform, while integrated LED lighting illuminates the step for improved visibility in low-light conditions.
- DESIGNED TO DISAPPEAR: Automatically retracts tight and out of sight, elevating the look of your vehicle with clean, uninterrupted lines.
Description
The original power-retractable running boards since 2002—now with complete smartphone control. The AMP Research® PowerStep™ Smart Series takes the proven PowerStep platform and adds wireless app integration, putting manual override control directly in your pocket.
Deploy or retract the steps on demand from your iOS or Android device—whether you’re loading cargo, washing the truck, or want the boards locked in their retracted position on the trail. It’s the same automatic door-triggered operation the PowerStep has always delivered, with an added layer of control for every situation the standard system can’t anticipate.
Built to perform year after year, the Smart Series running boards are constructed from corrosion-resistant aluminum with an advanced powder coat finish engineered to withstand tough daily use. Stainless steel hinge pins and hardware add long-term durability at every pivot point. Each board supports up to 300 lbs. per door—the same proven load capacity as the full PowerStep family.
The Smart Series deploys and retracts automatically in accordance with how you use your vehicle—extending when a door opens, retracting tight and out of sight when it closes. A 6-in.-wide slip-resistant step surface delivers stable footing in all conditions, while integrated LED lighting illuminates the step for confident entry in low-light conditions. When retracted, the boards disappear under the vehicle, keeping lines clean and ground clearance uncompromised while driving.
AMP Research’s patented plug-n-play design connects directly to your vehicle for unmatched seamless integration—no improvised attachments, no complicated wiring, no magnet alignment issues. The smartphone app eliminates the need for a physical override switch, giving you full manual control without additional hardware. Vehicle-specific fitment ensures a clean, factory-style install on every application.
Professional installation is recommended for all Smart Series running boards. All hardware, bracketry, wiring, and vehicle-specific instructions are included. Drilling is required on select applications. Backed by a 5-year limited warranty.
Product Highlights
- The original power-retractable running boards since 2002—now with smartphone app integration
- Deploy or retract on demand from iOS or Android—on-demand override for cargo loading, washing, or trail use
- Automatically deploys when the door opens, retracts tight and out of sight when closed
- Corrosion-resistant aluminum construction—supports up to 300 lbs. per door
- Advanced powder coat finish and stainless steel hinge pins for long-term durability
- Six-inch wide slip-resistant step surface for stable footing in all conditions
- Integrated LED lighting illuminates the step for confident entry in low-light conditions
- Retracts under the vehicle to maintain clean lines and maximize ground clearance
- Patented plug-n-play design—no improvised attachments, no complicated wiring, no magnet alignment issues
- Smartphone app provides full manual override—no physical switch required
- Includes vehicle-specific mounting kit with all bracketry, hardware, and wiring
- Drilling required on select applications—professional installation recommended
- 5-year warranty supported by dedicated product experts and a customer service team based in the USA
Order Notes
Cleaning your PowerStep: In adverse conditions, debris such as mud, dirt, and salt may become trapped in the running board mechanism, possibly leading to unwanted noise, or binding.
Prepare for cleaning
Manually set the running boards to deploy: The running boards can be manually set in the deployed position by opening the door, and then place your foot on the step. Leave firm pressure with your foot on the step while you close the door. This will leave your steps in the deployed position.
How to maintain your steps: Using a pressure washer to clean the front and rear linkages which are all 4 hinge points for your PowerSteps. Avoid spraying the motors directly.
After washing, apply silicone spray (dry Film lubricant) only, to all 4 linkage arms and all pivot pins, some of these pins will be located up high on the linkage arm as well. Then cycle the door to work the lubrication in to the hinge points.
Do not apply silicone, wax, or protectants like Armor All® to the running board. Do not lubricate with any greases, oils, WD-40, or penetrants.
This cleaning should be done periodically, or when debris such as mud, dirt or salt becomes trapped in the running board mechanism.
Installation
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
Each set of AMP Research PowerStep Smart Series running boards includes a vehicle-specific mounting kit with all bracketry, hardware, and wiring needed for a complete installation, including a plug-n-play harness and module for integration with your vehicle’s factory electrical system. Professional installation is recommended for all applications given the wiring involved.
Note that drilling is required on select applications—consult your vehicle-specific installation guide for full tool requirements and estimated time. For additional assistance, contact our knowledgeable support staff and check out our video installation guide.
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Warranty
5-Year Limited Warranty
What is Covered: All defects in materials or workmanship on select AMP Research branded products properly installed per provided instructions except those listed below under the Three Year Warranty. This warranty does not apply to any product from AMP Research direct or indirect subsidiaries.
For How Long: This warranty, and any implied warranties including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, lasts five years from the date of purchase. The warranty expires if the product is removed from the original vehicle or if the original vehicle is transferred to another owner. The warranty is not transferable from the original purchaser.
What These Warranties Will Not Cover: These warranties doe not cover any damage, defect, or malfunction caused by misuse, abuse, accident, improper installation, modification, improper or inadequate maintenance, or on-road and offroad hazards. Incidental and consequential damages are not recoverable under this warranty. Some states or providence do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.
What AMP Research Will Do: During the applicable warranty period listed above, AMP Research will, at its option, either repair or replace any defective product at no additional charge. You must pay any labor charges associated with removing or reinstalling the product. If a specific product has been discontinued, AMP Research may, at its option, replace your product with a current product of comparable function and value.