Amp research powered running boards

Any first had experience with how these hold up being submerged? I dont really like the look of running boards, but ill need to get a set for the women in my life. I cross some rivers throughout the year and Im curious as to how these hold up submerged?

 

I don't think they are rated for submersion or they would list an IP6x rating where x is 7 or higher.

Edit: The instructions state avoid spraying the motors when cleaning which tells me they cannot withstand submersion. Last page of this doc:
https://www.amp-research.com/images/ePIM/original/AMPIS-75137.pdf

 

I can tell you that mine get covered in mud during hunting season and start having retraction problems to the fully closed position. They have to be cleaned and lubricated regularly. I like the look and function, but wouldn't get them again. They were part of my purchase package from the dealer, so they are on my truck until they die.

 

Thats all the info I need on them. I seen a decked out jeep with them last week and thought maybe they were submersible, but that sounds like theyre more trouble than they are worth if you dont keep them on the pavement. Ill buy them some gift cards to the climbing gym and let them get some practice in. appreciate the info.

 

Well guess I’ll find out in November for the trip I’m doing. Just depends on the water level for the crossing. If they break then I’ll just throw on my old nerf bars

 

Water shouldn't really hurt a 12vdc motor, as long as you don't try to run it while its wet. The rest of the electronics though...

 

Driving through water after a heavy rain ruined my drinker's side motor, they replaced it under warranty though. Water wasn't even over the curb, but at speed was enough to get into the housing.

 

Thats good to know. I like the idea, just wished someone would cater to offroaders.

 

^^^ this was the death of mine. Great addition to a pavement pounder.
But for anybody doing truck shit, definitely not a good addition. Imo

 

Plenty fine for the mall dweller. These things are not off-road friendly. They can have problems with just washing the truck. No way I would use them again.

 

Well does anyone want to buy mine? Only been on since February.

 

my father in law has the amp rock sliders on his rubicon and his first trip with them he ripped the passenger step off. They replaced it but still. Don’t want to worry about that.

 

Absolutely not. At least they seem to have a very good warranty.