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Before You Buy: 2017-2022 Super Duty Best Side Steps

Posted by Corey Decker on 2/11/2022 to Before you Buy
As part of the build plan for your 2017-2022 F250 or F350 Super Duty you may be planning to upgrade the bumpers, add some new LEDs, and of course add a lift kit it while throwing some large tires with aggressive treads on it. This is an awesome plan but something that ends up overlooked sometimes is also ensuring you can safely enter your Super Duty at it's new height when you lift it. The right set of side steps can make getting in easier and compliment the look of your build overall. Though we all know from sports arguments, food arguments, and listening to other people's unasked for advice, best is pretty subjective. So let's break it down a little bit further and talk about the best budget side steps, best bang-for-your-buck steps, and of course best overall side steps.

Best Budget Side Steps for 2017-2022 Super Dutys

First things first, money gets tight sometimes and if you just dropped a ton of money on a new lift kit you may not want to break the bank when adding side steps. Some to take a look at would be the 2017-2022 F250 & F350 Crew Cab Go Rhino RB10 Slim Line Running Boards- Bedliner Coating (seen below). These boards offer heavy duty toughness with a slim design that fits tight along the cab for increased ground clearance when off-roading. Go Rhino creates these boards from a 16-gauge zinc coated galvanized steel that has a durable protective bedliner coating atop a black finish for corrosion, impact and abrasion resistance. This also provides a classic louvered design that is four inches across at their widest point. Go Rhino also ensures this product will come to you as a complete kit when purchased. That kit provides all necessary brackets and hardware for a quick no drill installation process. If bedliner coating isn't really your style there is also the 2017-2022 F250 & F350 Ext Cab Go Rhino RB10 Slim Line Running Boards- Textured Coating, 2017-2022 F250 & F350 Extended Cab Go Rhino RB10 Slim Line Running Boards- Bedliner Coating, 2017-2022 F250 & F350 Reg Cab Go Rhino RB10 Slim Line Running Boards- Textured Coating and 2017-2022 F250 & F350 Reg Cab Go Rhino RB10 Slim Line Running Boards- Bedliner Coating. Go Rhino also has the 2017-2022 F250 & F350 Crew Cab Go Rhino RB20 Slim Line Running Boards- Bedliner Coating. These running boards feature the same strong construction and competitive pricing as the RB10s, the difference is the RB10s are four inches wide and these are five and a half across at their widest point. Also similar to the RB10 there is the 2017-2022 F250 & F350 Crew Cab Go Rhino RB20 Slim Line Running Boards- Textured Coating if bedliner isn't your style. There is also 2017-2022 F250 & F350 Ext Cab Go Rhino RB20 Slim Line Running Boards- Textured Coating for extended cabs and 2017-2022 F250 & F350 Super Cab Go Rhino RB20 Slim Line Running Boards- Bedliner Coating for Super Cabs. No matter if you end up with the RB10 or RB20s Go Rhino stands behind either with a 5-Year Limited Warranty.

Best Bang-For-Your-Buck Side Steps for 2017-2022 Super Dutys

This section is for the steps that aren't exactly the cheapest but they are not the most expensive either. The steps here are ones that have the most features and that you will get the most out of for what you pay. One product that fits this description is definitely the 2017-2022 F250 & F350 Lund Black Steel Terrain HX Extreme Step Nerf Bars for SuperCrew Trucks. Add aggressive customization and practicality to your truck by purchasing and installing these steel terrain HX Step Nerf Bars from Lund. These nerf bars are engineered from 3mm thick heavy duty steel tubing and are designed with hoop steps that are welded directly to the main tube. One thing that sets this apart is that each step includes a steel non slip plate that is on each hoop step making for safer access into your vehicle. The folks at Lund also designed these steps to have a 4" drop to make things that much easier when it comes to entering or exiting your vehicle. These nerf bars are painted black and add an aggressive look to your truck's exterior they also are coated with a tough Rhino Lining coating that helps add a layer of protection from road salt and brine. Lund also promotes that these nerf bars can protect your truck's cab from parking lot dings and protection from road debris. Best part about these bars is that there is no drilling required to install them on your truck. These nerf bars are created to fit crew cab Super Dutys and also come with a 3-Year Limited Warranty. Another set to take a look at would be the 2017-2022 F250 & F350 SuperCrew Westin HDX Xtreme Boards. These functional and durable stepping boards feature oversized stepping areas for safe and convenient entry and exit. Constructed from a thick layer of durable steel and finished in a black powdercoat for maximum corrosion resistance, you can rest assured that these heavy-duty running boards can hold up against the worst abuse you can throw at them. The stepping areas are textured with injection molded polymer step pads to minimize risk of accidents. Westin designed the HDX Xtreme Boards for heavy-duty application. These heavy-duty running boards are constructed from one piece of durable steel to eliminate common failure points and feature a chiseled design that compliments the rugged nature of the 2017-2022 Super Duty. The assembly is finished in a textured black powdercoat so that your new running boards will look good and stay looking good for years to come. Westin includes a high-quality mounting kit to make installation as easy and painless as possible. There is also 2017-2022 F250 & F350 Super Cab Westin HDX Drop Steps available for SuperCab trucks as well.

Best Overall Side Steps for 2017-2022 Super Dutys

Now it's time to showcase the best of the best. These steps are ones that come with the absolute most features, best construction, and even has an easy installation process. The reason why we know is because one, it has ten five star customer reviews, and we actually installed them on our 2017 F250 6.7L Project Truck as seen in the video below. The steps that are the absolute best are the 2017-2019 F250 & F350 AMP Research PowerStep Plug-N-Play Running Boards. The AMP Research Powered Running Boards are the crown jewels of the side step/running board world, and this kit for Super Duty trucks is one of the cleanest, high-tech, and ergonomic ways to make getting in and out of your tough F250 or F350 truck that much easier. These steps feature an electric motor assembly and a hinged design that allows these steps to fold up and tuck against your Super Duty's frame while driving and then instantly unfold them into place when you park or unlock your truck. As soon as you're in your truck and close your doors, the steps fold back under the truck to give you improved aerodynamics while driving and a much sleeker, clean look than other traditional side steps and running board assemblies. AMP's Powered Running Boards are also some of the toughest, highest-quality steps on the market and can handle any application while being able to support up to 600lbs of total weight. This version even comes with Plug-and-Play Wiring and an OBD-II connector that make it extremely easy to install. The AMP Research Super Duty Powered Steps are the perfect solution for getting in and out your truck, especially if it's aggressively lifted and/or running larger wheels and tires. The boards themselves are manufactured from aircraft-grade die-cast aluminum that is then powder coated and Teflon coated to resist damage, corrosion, wear, and discoloration. Each step comes standard with stainless steel pivot pins and full-length internal ribs to handle extremely heavy weights. The electric motors that allow the step to fold and unfold are entirely weatherproof and come with a full wiring harness for tapping into your F250 or F350's electrical system. AMP's steps come with built-in LEDs for area and courtesy lighting. Each AMP Research Powered Side Step Package comes with two side steps, wiring, hardware, and instructions. The previously mentioned steps will not work on Super Dutys past the 2019 model year, luckily if you have a 2020-2021 F250 or F350 we have got you covered. The 2020-2021 F250 & F350 AMP Research PowerStep Plug-N-Play System has all the same features as the other one and will work with the 2020-2021 PCM/ECU smoothly.

The right steps can make it easier to get in and out of your cab and compliment your build while doing so. Something else to make access easier in the same way would be to take a look at some bed steps or rear bumpers that include foot holds. Either way everything mentioned here is made with high quality materials and a few have very specific fitment and installation notes so be sure to read the listing description carefully. As always for side steps and anything else you need for your Super Duty build feel free to check out some of the other stuff we have available here at Stage 3 Motorsports.

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