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[Dubsesd]

It has to do with where the mounting bracket for the rail is welded into the rail. The only place to install the bracket for the step is before this point.

Oh ok I understand now.

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[Mabett]

@Mabett still working on the transmission skid plate for 2.7 with the extra crossmembers?

yes

 

[Mabett]

@Mabett any ideas on my my issue. The rear passenger side I have to put the step so far up you can only use half the step. The driver side worked using the extra set of holes that made the mounting brackets closer to one another.

Sorry, my English is not very good, I can't understand what you are saying

Can you explain to me with pictures or video

 

[dgorsett]

Sorry, my English is not very good, I can't understand what you are saying

Can you explain to me with pictures or video

The steps have two sets of holes on one end so you may chose which set to use. Problem: both steps are the same so when using on the opposite side the extra holes are in the wrong place. To be useful the extra holes should be on the opposite end on each step in a pair.

And Spring TXOR, I suppose you could drill your own extra holes in one step?

 

[JustSendItDude]

I only bought one pair of the steps for my 4-door to ensure I like them first before buying a second set for the back doors. However, I can already see the issue @SpringTXOR is describing. This is the only orientation that I can get to work for the rear. But, the step needs to be more closer to the rear of the rock rail. But, the bracket connecting the rock rail to the body prevents you from sliding the steps back any further. Here are some pics to help.

 

[SpringTXOR]

The driver you use the extra holes and it will work. I've been too busy at work to take any pictures today.

 

[JustSendItDude]

So I switched mounting holes and the only place that makes sense for the step is here but there is like half an inch of clearance from the rear tire.

If you move it past the bracket for the rock rail with the new mounting holes, it’s still too far forward.

 

[Mabett]

The steps have two sets of holes on one end so you may chose which set to use. Problem: both steps are the same so when using on the opposite side the extra holes are in the wrong place. To be useful the extra holes should be on the opposite end on each step in a pair.

And Spring TXOR, I suppose you could drill your own extra holes in one step?

Can I understand that the left and right sides are asymmetrical? I will test them in two days

 

[SpringTXOR]

Can I understand that the left and right sides are asymmetrical? I will test them in two days

The hole are drilled on the exact same spot on bithe sides, which on the back doors makes them mount asymmetrical.

 

[dgorsett]

Can I understand that the left and right sides are asymmetrical? I will test them in two days

The Ford Rails are mirror image, your steps are identical. The fix would be: have the double set of holes on the right side on one and on the left side for the other in each pair sold.

This is not a problem on the front, but apparently is an issue on the rear of the four door.

 

[JustSendItDude]

I couldn't get either side to position in a good spot for the rear. The steps need to be mounted where the rock rail bracket is already, preventing you from mounting it in a good location. The two locations in my pictures a few posts before show the only two spots you can mount them.

 

[dgorsett]

I couldn't get either side to position in a good spot for the rear. The steps need to be mounted where the rock rail bracket is already, preventing you from mounting it in a good location. The two locations in my pictures a few posts before show the only two spots you can mount them.

You know better than I, I'm a 2 door. Your forward mount looks good to me, put your outboard foot on and pass inboard foot through, IDK

 

[JustSendItDude]

Yeah, I hear ya. I guess it looks alright in the picture, but once you place your outboard foot on it, it seems like I'm almost stepping into the door. So, my preference would be to scoot it back some, but unable due to the location of the rock rail bracket. I love the design of the brackets and steps, but the rear mounting option is a concern for me. I'll wait to see if Mabett can come up with a solution.

 

[dgorsett]

Hate to drone on about something I'm not personally knowledgeable of but; could you drill a couple new holes where you need them?

 

[Mabett]

I know what's going on, thank you everyone, I have temporarily modified the description on Amazon, these steps will not be suitable for installation in the backdoor location for the time being, I already have an upgrade plan

I'll let you guys know when it's done

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