What's the best step for the M1009?

[simoncrk]

I want to put a step on my M1009, but I'm a bigger feller and think that the step should be mounted to the frame, instead of the cab. What do ya'll suggest?

 

[hndrsonj]

Make an adapter for the cab mounted ones.

 

[jimmy-90]

You could fab up or buy a set of rock sliders that bolt or weld to the frame and go about mounting a step to one or both of them. Im bettin that would look purdy tough on a lifted M1009!!!

 

[mrlippy]

i'm searching for the same fix. please. let me know what you find. i want to know what type of handle/bracket would be right for the body. what about grab bars for the back seat? any ideas?

 

[southdave]

I always Liked the the step that ford came up with in 1987 for there trucks. it was attached to the bottom of the door and the body,sort of half moon thing, mor or less concealed

 

[Warthog]

Just did a Google search for "+truck +step" and found a couple of sites with interesting steps.

Truck steps / Truck Side Steps
Truck Steps, Side Steps
PowerStep Running Boards | Bestop Electric Running Boards : QualityBumper.com


I have no connection what so ever with any of them....

 

[MSgt USMC (Ret)]

4x4 Parts | 4x4 Accessories | Jeep - Truck - UTV : Tellico 4x4 has a ton of stuff too.

 

[paramilusmc]

Go to Blazen Off-Road :: Rock Sliders or Daniel Palm Industries Sliders I personally love the looks of the deep woods sliders in the second link. But then again that is my preference. Both are bolt on, coated with bedliner you would have one bulletproof, non slip step-side.

 

[Armada]

Smittybuilt used to have a nice step bar that mounted to the frame. Protected the rockers too. Been awhile since I've bought one from them for the blazer but I would think they still make them. It was powder coated black.

 

[kassim503]

Has anybody come up with grab bars for the passengers?

 

[ultim8gamr]

to be weary of when offroading is that the small steps like to get ripped off. A slider type step that runs the full length of the truck is usually best if you may be in that situation. I had thought of doing a single step like on tractors so its flexible. It has to steel cables on each side with one rung at the bottom to tie the two sides together, that way if you did come up on a rock it will bend and then go right back and not be damages.

 

[islandguydon]

How about this, I think Sakem-deep's rock sliders are a good deal and come with a step if you want.

 

[Nico]

my cab mounted steps are carrying 240 pounds.

 

[Nico]

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[edpdx]

I have these right now- picked em off a truck at the wrecking yard cleaned and painted Drab Brown. I don't like it because as I pivot into the seat my foots gets torqued between the supports.




I found this pair at the yard also. It's a better design as it allows any angle without binding.

 

[Shankem-Deep]

How about this, I think Sakem-deep's rock sliders are a good deal and come with a step if you want.

Hey guys I will be building some sets for the M-1009's pretty quick. They will bolt to the frame like the ones I build for the trucks. I also have a grab bar that I will be offering for the drivers and passenger side. I will post pics when I build them. I would shy away from the ones that just bolt to the body for any real weight holding. Mean while check out this thread. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/cucv/74875-diy-rock-sliders.html

 

[AllenEM]

Hey guys I will be building some sets for the M-1009's pretty quick. They will bolt to the frame like the ones I build for the trucks. I also have a grab bar that I will be offering for the drivers and passenger side. I will post pics when I build them. I would shy away from the ones that just bolt to the body for any real weight holding. Mean while check out this thread. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/cucv/74875-diy-rock-sliders.html

I've seen his work and I'm not a little guy and they hold me (350 plus lbs.). And I know he is working on a M1009 right now fitting a set up.

 

[Gottlos]

I'm using a Carr stirrup step similar to the Bully one already mentioned. They are not expensive, easy to install and support my 300+ lbs. They do break if you slam them around offroading. Imagine my surprise when I went to use it after some night offroading and it was gone. If I did it right I posted before and after shots.

1st pic has the broken step. 2nd pic has the new step.