Rear swing down step

I had a 2016 Tundra Double cab, just bought a 2018 crew cab.
I took the rear swing down step off the 2016, went to install it on 2018, metal piece on bumper end interference is an issue. Anyone have the original directions or an idea?
With a bad back, the step is awesome to hop into bed!
Thanks,
John

 

you mean a bed step? Like here: https://www.tundras.com/threads/bestop-trek-step-or-amp-research-bedstep.27237/#post-954376 ?

 

Here’s another thread. The bracket is mentioned in the comments https://www.tundras.com/threads/wanted-bed-step-for-2017.35547/

 

Also I’m sure you can cut that piece. Your talking about that piece at the bottom right?

 

Yes, Thats the piece

 

Yeah I’ve read that some people just cut that piece off and install the bracket. The only difference in the bracket that comes with the step is that it has a 45 degree cut in that area. Let me try to find the thread where the guy cut it off

 

Here you go

https://www.tundras.com/threads/oem-bed-step-install-without-changing-out-the-bracket.11764/

 

That OEM bracket is not that hard to remove, if you just loosen one more bolt as I posted in the thread above (with pictures on which bolt to loosen).

 

Are these useful for getting in the bed when the tail gate is down? They seem like they would be kind of akward to use?

 

Yeah they are really useful.

 

I love the step, makes it easy to get into the bed, especially with a bad back!!

I cut the bracket a little and the step fits like a glove.

Thanks Guys

 

Glad it worked man!

 

Not awkward at all. I love mine!

 

I got one too!

 

My dog sits there and reminiscences about life lol.

 

Where can i order This bed step for my 2016 toyo SR5 man i really Could benefit from this!

 

Do you want the OEM one or the aftermarket one?

 

Cute pup Sam!
And you pushed me over the edge: The chrome rear bumper covers look awesome with the Barcelona Red. I'm definitely going to replace my CMs with the chrome ones.

 

Thanks man! It was gift for my mom and somehow I ended up being stuck with him lol. I think Barcelona red is one of the colors that looks really good with chrome!

 

@shhernandez74 i just want one that fits without any installation problems

 

I would recommend the oem one. I heard some people were having issues with the bracket that came on the aftermarket one. I know @Calitundra had one for sale (oem). I tagged him so he can chime in if he still has it

 

Cut the bracket. Those cheap shit plastic clips that are molded into the rear step and cover are a disaster waiting to happen. If I had to do it again I would cut the bracket.

Mine was Toyota branded and came with a different bracket. Pretty sure Toyota didn’t design this part.

 

Yeah these clips are the worst

 

Those are the ones... F those things.

 

I have the one from amp, it’s been fine. I cut the bracket as well.