best rear bed step to get and one that can handle salt belt use

Hi Guys I see there is a oem step and also aftermarket which is the best one to get?

also like to know how well they will handle salt and if any mods need to be made for fitment?

thank you


https://www.autoeq.ca/amp-research-bedstep-tundra

https://www.sparksparts.com/oem-parts/toyota-bed-step-pt39234140

 

It's the same product

 

That's the one I have, it's been great so far. Don't know how long it'll hold up but if it breaks I'll definitely replace it. Makes getting into the bed so much easier.

 

I have this one. I choose it because it has a bigger platform.

https://www.bestop.com/products/tre...ota-2007-2021-tundra-factory-installed-hitch/

 

Bigger than what? It is my understanding that there is really only one company making these(AMP Research) including the OEM.

 

It's bigger than the AMP one.

 

How much bigger? Do you have the measurements of both?

 

I have had the OEM one for 3 years up here in the snow. We use sand on our roads but it sees a lot of snow, melt, snow, melt.

Looks as good as new. A tiny bit of rust starting to show on a few steel parts that I'll touch up in the spring and spray before snow this year.

 

The metal seems to be powder coated Cast Aluminum. Very Hard, drop the truck on, rock hits are not good for these...ask me how I know.





on my third one. and I will keep replacing them as needed.

bought one from my local toyota dealer, one from Amp and one from Sparks. they are all the same.

 

I don't



Guess you could compare these.

 

I have the AmpStep driver's side rear unit on my 2014 long box Tundra. We don't have salted roads in the PNW. I am real happy with the quality of the product and the mount.
I understand and have seen newer models of this unit that mount on the side of the truck forward of the rear wheel well.

 

I have the AMP Research one on my 2008 TUN and great for hop in hop out of little cowboy camper. I came with it from last owner. I will install the same on my 2022 TUN as well

 

I have this one on my 2022 TUN but when tail gate is open , no use of it.
https://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Step...cCtEv3s-bDvUP3aeNGCszVCQJT6HSdeYaAtxnEALw_wcB

 

I have had the AMP step on my truck for 3 winters and no issues. They use salt, brine and sand here in Ontario. I just give the joints a shot of fluid film for protection every couple of months in the winter.

 

thanks guys i will get AMP or OEM since they are the same thing.

 

This may help with your installation.

OEM bed step install without changing out the bracket | Toyota Tundra Forum (tundras.com)

I got an AMP bed step for Xmas, it's still on my workbench.
Toyota had my truck from November to July, cat theft.

I'm going to try to install it in the next couple of weeks...