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JohnnyRPM
09-15-2004, 10:29 PM
Anyone have any experience with these?
http://www.ecarboutique.com/h2hummer/item.asp?ITEM_ID=556&DEPARTMENT_ID=90

-John
JohnnyRPM
09-15-2004, 10:29 PM
Anyone have any experience with these?
http://www.ecarboutique.com/h2hummer/item.asp?ITEM_ID=556&DEPARTMENT_ID=90

-John
JohnnyRPM
09-15-2004, 10:29 PM
Anyone have any experience with these?
http://www.ecarboutique.com/h2hummer/item.asp?ITEM_ID=556&DEPARTMENT_ID=90

-John
Justin kyle
09-16-2004, 12:13 AM
They look cool I wonder if $300 is for 4?
AZhummer
09-16-2004, 02:00 AM
Yes they look good but what if you open the door when you haven't got the clearence? Would the motors stop running? Can you switch them off from inside?
ChuckE
09-16-2004, 06:09 AM
Justin, it is $300 each.
For 4 steps, which is 2 per side, that's $1200.
Anthony
09-18-2004, 05:54 PM
I believe they are Kodiak brand. We bought one for my mom to get into her full size Blazer. Yet to install after 6mos. They are definitely 300per
HGW
09-18-2004, 06:08 PM
I have seen these, and they are fine--they do show when fully up.

Power Amp makes a great step that when retracted looks like the side bar. They are the step of chice these days.

amp-research.com NO I AM not a salesman for them.
Screeper
09-18-2004, 07:07 PM
Do they fold up above the rock rail? I would be concerned about them on the trail. They look like and easy part to snag and bend/break.
HGW
09-19-2004, 02:03 AM
No retractable step is good for the trail in my opinion.
MisterEd
09-21-2004, 03:49 PM
And everyone has one.... opinions that is!

My retractables have been on for about ten months with no problem... You can see how "visible" they are...........
Patriot
09-23-2004, 12:42 AM
Mr Ed,

What brand are your retractables? And where did you get them?

Thanks
MisterEd
09-23-2004, 09:38 AM
They are Kodiaks from Truckperformance.com

Got the black ones for $160...
Patriot
09-23-2004, 11:06 AM
Mr Ed,

Do you have a pic with them down??

Also, I'm 250lbs...will these hold up?
MisterEd
09-23-2004, 11:26 AM
No pic but i will try and post one later today for you...

I'm 6'4", 230 and no problem........ Only gripe I've heard is from the wife... she wants a wider step..... Oh well, can't have it all!!
:-)
Ed
MisterEd
09-23-2004, 11:42 AM
Here's down..........
MisterEd
09-23-2004, 11:43 AM
Hee's up.....
Patriot
09-23-2004, 11:51 AM
Thanks for the pictures...

How hard was the install??? Any cutting involved?
MisterEd
09-23-2004, 12:04 PM
The 4x4 shop that I deal with did my two steps for $50..... DEAL as far as I was concerned!
Yes, it does involve some cutting..

Check this out

http://www.kodiaksidewinder.com/Images/1422149H2R1.pdf

ED
Patriot
09-24-2004, 01:22 PM
One last question....(I appreciate you taking the time to answer all of the questions).

What is the distance from the bottom of the rocker bar to the step platform when it is extended? I ask becasue my H2 is not lifted and I see yours is lifted. My concern is the step will come down too far to make it effective.

Thanks
MisterEd
09-24-2004, 01:39 PM
Top surface of step is about 9" below, and about 13" above the ground....

Hope that helps..

Ed
Black 05
09-24-2004, 10:13 PM
I had Amp powersteps on my 2004 H2 AND NOW ON MY 2005 h2. They are great