TraXion 5-110 Side Step

The time costs (about 53) and the time needed (3+ hours) to install, repair, and reinstall I installed it). My understanding of drilling through a liner is that it can't be done A sprayed-on tan paint job has been applied to my Dodge RAM 3500 The mounting plate was placed on the bed liner so the tonneau cover would be supported flat AND there would be clearance under the In spite of the three attempts, I still had to move it four times to cover the error I used black RTV to seal the holes. In addition, what is not explicitly stated in the instructions is that in order to properly apply the ladder, you have to be able to peak the Rocker Arms. In other words, the bolts need to be changed, otherwise, it's not safe! As soon as the hinge bars are "peaked", the tailgate support cable is freed. The letter A. A #5 (9/64") drill bit is to be used according to the instructions. It's all wrong. This drill bit is number 5 (with ). It would work fine with the 2055mm drill (which has a 21mm diameter), but NOT the 9/64" drill (which has a 21mm diameter). The diameter of this circle is 1406 inches. One can "might" use the smaller drill with a single sheet of metal and the short screws, but not with the longer ones! The symbol B. There is a requirement for a 1/2" or 13mm hex wrench on the list of tools. It's all wrong. There is an allen key supplied with the bolts in 6mm metric This kit contains nuts and head cap screws. You will need a 10mm wrench and a hex wrench to remove these. This is a critical flaw. As far as I can tell, the holes in the Rocker Arms and Climbing Section are sized according to original specs The 1/2" wrench would be for a 5/16" bolt, I guess (thus the 5/16" bolt). You will get an extremely wobbly assembly if you use the included fasteners since the holes in the risers of the Mounting Plate, Straight Tube, and Offset Tube are only sized for a 6mm bolt. The fix is here. All holes were drilled to a diameter of 5/16". In places with bolts, I used a 5/16-inch size A set of 18 by 1 A 1/2-inch Grade 5 bolt and a Nylok locking nut Four bolts and four nuts need to be loosened. As well as the 5/16" SAE Flat Washers (4), I also used them at the hinge points to eliminate slack. tightened the pivot bolts tightly enough to allow a small amount of movement, but not free movement. A tightening of two bolts connected the climbing section to the base. The removable pins used in the Chinese kit were much, much smaller The Chinese kit had pins measuring 6mm in diameter but mine measured 5/16" Diameter x 2" Overall Length Steel Locking Pins (2). The ladder was very easy to attach and very stable while going up or down once these changes had been made. Once it was secured to the tailgate, it was very secure as well. I hope you are checking the patent to see if it calls for 5/16" bolts as the ladder design claims to be patented. I wish you good 25-26, 27-28, 29-30 September through November The ladder has helped me upgrade my rating from 3 stars to 5 stars now that I have used it for a while. Although I can only take credit for the last two stars. Having to climb the truck bed ladder has really made a difference for my accessibility, especially since both my knees have been.

Naomi McClain

| Mar 22, 2021

In the instructions, it is specified that either a #5 or 9/64" bit is to be used. Use a #6 instead of a #5. So that's what I did and from there I left with gaps I couldn't fill. To make sure that my explanation made sense, I chose a #28 bit, which is equivalent to - * Pros The deployment process is quick and effortless. The work was easy sufficient to be done with a pinky
did well even on unlevel ground
easy to mount

Cons Among the thin bars on the bottom edge of the ladder, this quickly carved into the soft ground/lawn below. It is best to keep them off of lawns, as they can scratch your bumper. It doesn't matter to me, but it might to you. There are several pointers for bedliners The installation process is more involved if you have a plastic tailgate section screwed to the bedliner. Although I had trouble installing, I was still able to complete the job. In order to mark and drill the holes in the valley of the plastic ridges, I set the plate on top first. My next step was to cut out a rectangle from the liner just big enough to fit the mounting bracket into/under, so that only the mounting nubs were visible at the edge of the plastic liner. Rather than try to mount it over the deep plastic ridges by means of a nut, this technique looked and worked better. In truth, I bought it primarily for my mom (she likes it) so she can access the back of my dad's truck, but I like it well enough that I may now buy one for myself.

Jenna Spencer

| Oct 13, 2020

I was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to install, and how well made it is, considering what it is priced at. There are no directions, but it doesn't require a rocket scientist to mount it! Before you become a backyard mechanic, it is recommended to read the following. If you're doing this yourself, be sure to get some self tapping screws, because the ones that come with the kit are junk I had some in my "island of misfit screws drawer", so I used those instead. A few well placed clear 1/2" rubber bumpers, like those you would use for glass surfaces or cabinet drawers, at the place where the ladder rests against the tailgate will keep rattles at bay at stowing time. It is a great product and I am happy to recommend it to others.

Leonidas Waller

| Oct 31, 2020

I have it installed on my 2007 Ram 1500, which is harder to get in and out of now that I've This design is mostly good, but there are some improvements to be made. My first impression of the provided screws was that they were weak, so I didn't Stainless hex head machine screws were used for four of the There is a very thin piece at the bottom of the cross There is a part of the pedal that touches By attaching bumper pads using holes in the bottom of the lower assembly, I was able to add the needed protection An extension of a really long length was all that was needed. The piece will not get scratched up on pavement by doing this. There is nothing wrong with the supplied strap, but it might be a bit In the end, I went for a Rip-Off I tied velcro cable rap around an existing screw to my tailgate and used velcro cable rap I had on hand. Please note that The following - On all the pictures you can see the ladder on the driver's side of the car. Although it can be mounted on either side, I find it to be more safe when mounted on the passenger side. If you have a tonneau cover, you need to keep an eye on the clearance when installing the mounting plate. In my case, I had to reposition my rocker arms. They're supposed to be level. There will be a bit more space for your tailgate cable because of this. The following - You don't need any more than four holes in the mounting plate, and there are quite a few on there. The following - An improvement to the design is mentioned in the instructions to make the tubes fit better Despite all of the progress, there remains a lot of slack.

Westley Hampton

| Jul 06, 2021