GoRhino E1 Electric Steps installed

[AKBronc49]

So my Limited F150 has factory power steps and over the last 10 years I have come to absolutely love them (and they still work great!) Plus my dad is disabled and my grandparents are in their 80s and they help tremendously for entry and exit. I'm not super tall or short person at 5'10" I did use my stock running boards but they were awkward.

Originally I planned to get AMP steps, I ordered a set through my wholesaler a year ago in March 22. They sat on back order until I finally canceled the order in July at the recommendation of my sales rep. My main complication was living in Alaska, so freight is a problem and I'm cheap and having access to wholesale pricing on vehicle accessories due to my line of work I just couldn't pay retail + freight.

I ordered the GoRhino boards on 3/8 and received them yesterday 3/14 I had plans that night so had to leave them until today. I started about 6pm and finished up around 10pm.

The instructions were pretty good. I had researched them as much as I could. I like the fact they have dual motors. They feel very well put together to me, I have experience with amp steps also and they are just as good fit and finish. I'm not sure how I feel about the magnetic sensors yet. Hardware is good, packaging was great.

These definitely aren't meant for heavy off road, if you high center on them you'll have rocker damage. This is not a concern for me as I use my Bronco more like a Mustang convertible that I can drive year round in Alaska. I will be adding longer front mud flaps to help keep rock chips down. Luckily I put mud flaps on day 2 and with the boards I had zero chips on the sides of my Bronco even after its second winter.

Here's some photos, don't forget dielectric grease on every connection!

Thats just puddled water under the Bronco.

goodbye fixed boards

Used vise grips with cardboard to hold pressure on the led lights

I mounted the kill switch for the boards on the driver side b-pillar low so it's out of the way

Tucked up

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*UPDATE* 3/28/23
After living with these I can't love them more, they work amazingly for my use and my family.

The only down side is without the step bar protecting the doors/rear flares everything flies up and hits the body. This is going to drive me crazy because I like to keep my Bronco clean. So tonight I installed some longer front flaps to try and cut down on rocks. I have some 3m PPF on order also.

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[eurofocus]

Those look great, and the lighting is a nice touch!

 

[straycat]

Does this one come with a switch to raise/lower the steps when the doors are off? Similar to what the AMP has?

 

[Taltyman]

Cost?

 

[AKBronc49]

Cost?

You can Google the part number, I paid wholesale price through my work. I'm not sure what retail + shipping would be in the lower 48. Some places offer free shipping if you are in the 48 states. Obviously doesn't apply to AK and HI.

Does this one come with a switch to raise/lower the steps when the doors are off? Similar to what the AMP has?

Yes, there is a small rocker switch. When placed in the "off" position they retract and will not move until they are switched "on" again. Also the lights are on a timer that shuts off within 5 mins if a door is left open.

 

[G-Waggin]

2-door option?

 

[AKBronc49]

2-door option?

Yes they offer them in 2dr and 4dr kits. No modifications needed on the 2dr kit from my understanding.

 

[AKBronc49]

Added some additional photos to the original post, location of the kill switch and picture outside with the boards in the up position. I'm really going to love these things. Best mod yet!

 

[adamruiz2001]

Cost?

https://www.4wheelparts.com/p/go-rhino-e1-electric-running-board-kit-20412974pc/_/R-BBSP-20412974PC

$1526.80 and they have a $100 off discount right now...

 

[Searchdawg]

Those look great…in fact, they look identical to the Amp Research steps. I finally took delivery of my new Badsquatch on 3/8. The factory rock rails are nice, but my situation is similar to yours…I’m 5’9” and parents in 80’s, so needed steps. I have had the Amp steps on my 2015 F150 since new and they have always worked flawlessly. Amp steps are back ordered almost everywhere. I lucked out and found my local Line-X dealer had one set left in stock, so I had them installed. Anyone looking for a brand new set of take off factory rock rails that can pick up, give me a shout-$350.

OEM take off factory rock rails

 

[Gtrekker]

Nice job....

Similar story with the Amp back ordered.

So, I installed the Rhino 2dr version and like them as well.

The wiring instructions were for the 4dr but was easily sorted out. I installed the magnetic switches to my front door, lower door jam and the switch near the driver's grab handle / vent area. Also, for 2dr install.... I would recommend installing the module prior to the rear driverside motor. Other than that, simple and good quality.

 

[Dorf2point0]

You can Google the part number, I paid wholesale price through my work. I'm not sure what retail + shipping would be in the lower 48. Some places offer free shipping if you are in the 48 states. Obviously doesn't apply to AK and HI.




Yes, there is a small rocker switch. When placed in the "off" position they retract and will not move until they are switched "on" again. Also the lights are on a timer that shuts off within 5 mins if a door is left open.

Yeah, that Alaska shipping thingy..

 

[SVTGoat]

Added some additional photos to the original post, location of the kill switch and picture outside with the boards in the up position. I'm really going to love these things. Best mod yet!

So I was looking at going with a set of these but then I found the Rough Country which look identical for $1200.00.
Is there a reason you chose the Rhino over them? I haven't been able to make up my mind and I have even talked to both companies.

 

[rblock50]

I have been looking at the AMP, RC, and now these, thanks for the options. One question I had was how much lower and outward do these deploy vs. the OEM steps?

 

[AKBronc49]

I have been looking at the AMP, RC, and now these, thanks for the options. One question I had was how much lower and outward do these deploy vs. the OEM steps?

A LOT the factory steps are borderline useless.

These stick out about 6-8" and split the difference almost in half from the door sill to the ground.

Compare these photos to the new steps above, the muf flap is a good indicator.

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