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Topic: Two step question

Posted By: Wepod
Subject: Two step question
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2018 at 11:03am

What manufacturers of the double step have you used to replace the single step on your pod and how did the installation go?

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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2018 at 11:54am

Used this one, I had same question about install:

Step Above by MORryde part# STP-2-24-09H.

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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

Posted By: backin15
Date Posted: 22 Oct 2018 at 12:18pm

I used the Stromberg Carlson: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T36HGYK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It will go in using one of the existing mounting holes and modifying the other, but it stuck out too far for my liking. I cut the frame of the steps back so it is flush with the mounting plates in the front, and raised it as much as I could without having to alter the bottom of the mounting plates. I drilled new mounting holes to match the existing ones and bolted it in place. I had to use new bolts, since the existing ones were overtightened so bad 3 of the 4 snapped when I tried to remove them and the fourth had badly damaged threads.

It was a couple hours of work, but well worth it.

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2015 179
2013 Xterra Pro 4X

Posted By: Wepod
Date Posted: 22 Oct 2018 at 2:47pm

That is what I was thinking the strongbergs would need to be modified. Would they work temporarily with out modifying I am on a trip right now and would have to install them in the field so to speak.

Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 22 Oct 2018 at 4:08pm

You might be able to use some thick zip ties through the holes closest to the center of the Pod. Those holes will mostly only have part of the weight of the steps themselves on them; stepping on the steps would actually slacken the ties. I'd definitely double-up or triple-up the ties though.

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Alan
2022 R-Pod 196 "RaptoRPod"
2022 Ram 1500 Lone Star 4x4
Three cats

Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 22 Oct 2018 at 4:39pm

I have the FLEXCO 2 step. I had to modify two holes but am satisfied with the step.

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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

Posted By: backin15
Date Posted: 22 Oct 2018 at 6:01pm

I don't remember how close the bold holes were without modification, I know one lined up perfectly and the other was a bit off. If you have a rattail file I am sure you could make it work. The steps are completely useable without the notching mod I did.

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2015 179
2013 Xterra Pro 4X

Posted By: Wepod
Date Posted: 22 Oct 2018 at 6:30pm

Thanks. I will checkout the flexco.