Description
Engineered Vintage's Amp Retractable Step Mounting Kit for 1981-91 GM 1/2 ton & 3/4 ton Suburbans
The Engineered Vintage Amp Retractable Step Mounting kit allows you to install the popular AMP Research electric retracting steps to these trucks. Amp Steps are required for full install and are not included with this kit / sold separately.
Our kit is adjustable and BOLTS to your truck's frame - *some drilling and/or trimming may be required depending on your truck's exhaust setup / see FAQ section below)
- our kit is tested by us to 600 lbs!!! Because our kit bolts on, it can be installed to your finished painted / powder coated / stock frame without damage.
Our kit is also adjustable to deploy your Amp steps at different heights!!!
Our kit deploys Amp step approx 10.5” below door lip of outer rocker (see pic) at recommended installation height
From recommended installation height, our step kit can be installed up to 1.5” lower (note that step will be more visible beneath truck when retracted) placing step approx 11.25” below door lip of outer rocker
Our kit can also be adjusted UP to accommodate up to 1.5” body lifts
Precision laser cut from 3/16” steel, CNC formed, sand blasted and powder coated in textured black.
Kit includes all mounting hardware and installation instructions
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The Engineered Vintage 1981-91 Suburban Amp Retractable Step Kit includes:
- Mounting Brackets (sandblasted & coated in black powder coat finish)
- Installation hardware
- Door wiring harnesses for 4-doors
- Loc-tite
- Thorough Installation Instructions
- Free ground shipping in lower 48 states USA
Not included:
- Amp retractable steps
- Available as option in checkout
- Additional wiring
Installation considerations
Inspect truck frame before installing this kit. Truck frame should be in good repair before installing. Frames that have rust holes, been cut, modified, drilled or that have any other damage should be professionally inspected and repaired before installation of this kit
DO NOT INSTALL THIS KIT ON TRUCKS WITH DAMAGED, CORRODED, BENT, OR HEAVILY MODIFIED FRAMES.
Free shipping via UPS in lower 48 United States. Additional fees for AK & HI & International.
Contact us with questions :)
FAQs:
What Amp steps are compatible with this kit?
- 2002 - 08 Dodge Ram Quad Cab 1500
- Amp Part number: 75101-01A
- 2003 - 09 Dodge Ram Quad Cab 2500/3500
- Amp Part number: 75101-01A
- 2006 - 09 Dodge Ram Mega Cab
- Amp Part number: 75118-01A
Is drilling and/or trimming required?
Kit mounts to your Suburban's frame in four locations.
The kit is bolt on in three of those four locations.
The fourth location - (driver rear Amp Step Bracket mount) may require drilling due to the lack of clearance / access with heatshield between catalytic convertor, frame, and body.
Our kit has (3) options for mounting the driver-side rear bracket:
- If your Suburban is not running the stock heat-shield, then kit is bolt on similar to other three frame mounts
- Heat-shield can be modified (cut) to allow inner frame clamp clearance
- Drill (2) 1/2" holes in frame and bolt bracket to outside of frame
How is this kit wired to my truck?
We recommend this kit is installed by someone with basic automotive wiring knowledge. The kit wires into your factory courtesy cab interior light circuit (one wire connection per door)
Why does your kit mount to the truck frame instead of the inner rocker panel?
The typical GM rockers are 18 gauge steel (0.047" thick)
A standard sheet of paper is .004" thick
We have no interest in bolting steps to metal less than the thickness of 12 sheets of paper and then rating it to hold 600 lbs. That doesn't math :)
The typical GM 81-87 Suburban frame is around 3/16" thick (and is shaped like a C-channel)
Now that just seems better - doesn't it?
Does this kit work with other square body trucks?
What about 73-87 Trucks / 73-91 Blazer / 73-80 Suburban?
This kit is designed to fit 81-91 1/2-ton & 3/4-ton Suburbans.
Look for additional Engineered Vintage Square Body truck Amp Step Kits coming soon
Where can I buy Amp Research steps?
Amp Research Steps are available from multiple online retailers (search eBay, Jegs, Summit Racing, and/or Amazon as well as your local truck accessory store.
We can also assist if you need help locating where to purchase them.
You can also select them at check-out on our site
The Amp kit used has 79" long steps - how do they work on a Suburban?
The Amp steps are designed to be cut down by the installer.
On our Suburban installation, we cut them at 70.75"
I have different Amp Steps already for a different vehicle - will these work with your kit?
Our kit is designed to bolt on the specific Amp Step Kits listed above to an 1981-91 1/2-ton & 3/4-ton Suburban
Other Amp Step kits (especially for later model HD GM Trucks or Jeeps) do not tuck the Amp Steps "up into" the truck like the Amp step we recommend.
Specifically, the HD GM trucks or newer Jeep steps do not tuck steps "up into" - they merely fold up against the rocker - and will then still be visible (against the rocker) on your classic truck when retracted.
We cannot guarantee fitment nor compatibility of other Amp Steps with our kit.
If you have other questions - give us a call!
Message from our President, Ben:
When Jake at Gold City Trucks @72ochre_cst was building #beerbottlebronze (our 1972 Chevy company truck), he told me it was “fun” to get into.
With 8” of Skyjacker lift, 1” leveling blocks, 1-ton axles (Dana 60 adds 1” of lift), and 37” tires from Cooper Tire getting up and in wasn’t as simple as stepping in. I told Jake “it would be fine…”
I was wrong. 😂
Getting in it was not “fine” - it was closer to a different F-word. 😝
But how to NOT ruin the lines of a classic old truck with unsightly steps that are always there?!
Introducing the Engineered Vintage solution to this problem - compatible with 67-72 GM pickups, Suburbans, & panels (not compatible with Blazers)
And our kit doesn't bolt to your thin gauge inner rocker sheet metal - our kit mounts to your frame - it is BEEF!
I run these on my personal rig, I love them, my wife loves them, and they are pretty cool too! :)