{"product_id":"amp-research-powerstep-xl-77248-01a-ram-2500-3500-mega-cab","title":"AMP Research PowerStep XL | 2019–2026 Ram 2500\/3500 Mega Cab | Extended-Drop Automatic Running Boards | SKU: 77248-01A","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_ce3c5da32cb89d3c\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDie-Cast Aluminum | Anodized + PTFE Corrosion Shield | Dual Independent Motors | Plug-N-Play OBD-II | Lifted Truck Engineered | Free Freight Shipping | Affirm \u0026amp; Afterpay Available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eYou lifted your Mega Cab. Now getting inside requires an ascent.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eYou invested serious money in a 4–8\" suspension lift, aggressive mud terrains, and premium shocks. What the build sheet didn't account for was the vertical climb waiting for you — and every passenger — every single time you open that Mega Cab door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFactory steps surrender your ground clearance and still leave a punishing 12-inch gap on a lifted HD rig. Standard automatic boards are worse — their exposed linkages seize in winter road brine, their plastic housings chalk out under desert UV within months, and their step geometry was engineered for a stock-height truck that yours no longer resembles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe AMP Research PowerStep XL (SKU: 77248-01A) was built specifically for this problem. The integrated aluminum rocker rail housing drops the automatic step surface 2–3 inches lower than a standard PowerStep — precisely bridging the entry gap on lifted 2019–2026 Ram 2500 and 3500 Mega Cab platforms — while retracting completely out of sight when the doors close, leaving your ground clearance and approach angle completely untouched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eConfirmed fitment matrix — 2019–2026 Ram 2500\/3500 Mega Cab\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDrivetrain\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eCab Style\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eModel Years\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eEngine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eRam 2500 Heavy Duty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e2WD \u0026amp; 4WD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMega Cab ONLY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e2019–2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e6.7L Cummins Diesel · 6.4L HEMI V8 · 6.7L H.O. Cummins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eRam 3500 Heavy Duty (SRW)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e2WD \u0026amp; 4WD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMega Cab ONLY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e2019–2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e6.7L Cummins Diesel · 6.4L HEMI V8 · 6.7L H.O. Cummins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e❌ Critical lockout — this SKU does NOT fit the following\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eIncompatible Configuration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eReason\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eRam 2500\/3500 Crew Cab (any year)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eRocker panel length and linkage mount spacing are dimensionally different\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eRam 2500\/3500 Quad Cab (any year)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eIncompatible rocker geometry — different SKU required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eRam 1500 DT\/DS (any year)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eLight-duty chassis cannot accommodate XL frame guard architecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eRam HD 2018 or older\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003ePrevious-generation door sill and electronics do not interface with plug-and-play harness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eRam Classic body style (sold alongside 2019 new-body)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003ePre-2019 architecture — confirm your build year AND body style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eTrucks with frame-mounted rock sliders or chassis bed steps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWill physically block the XL step arm deployment and retraction arc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to confirm your cab style in 30 seconds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stand at your truck's rear quarter panel and open the rear door. Mega Cab rear doors are noticeably larger than Crew Cab rear doors — your rear passengers have near-full-size door access with significant cab length behind the rear window. If it feels like a rear seat designed for adults rather than a fold-down bench, you have a Mega Cab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e77248-01A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eAMP Research\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003ePlatform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e2019–2026 Ram 2500 \u0026amp; 3500 Heavy Duty — Mega Cab Only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eStep drop profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eExtended XL — 2\" to 3\" lower than standard PowerStep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMotor configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDual independent weather-sealed high-torque motors (one per side)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eRail\/board material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003ePremium die-cast aluminum alloy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSurface finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDeep anodized matte black + PTFE non-stick corrosion shield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWiring system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003ePlug-N-Play pass-through door-trigger harness — zero wire splicing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eStep illumination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eIntegrated low-profile LED courtesy lights — included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eTotal system weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e104 lbs — heavy freight parcel, residential delivery included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWeather protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSub-zero freeze protection · High-heat UV dissipation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWeight capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e600 lbs per side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e5-year \/ 60,000-mile AMP Research limited warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e2x PowerStep XL Running Boards — driver and passenger side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIntegrated aluminum rocker rail guard housings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e2x Dual independent weather-sealed high-torque electric motors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePlug-N-Play pass-through OBD-II wiring harness and controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIntegrated LED courtesy step lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePrecision stainless steel pivot pins and complete hardware kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStep-by-step installation manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e4 fitment checkpoints — confirm all four before ordering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Cab style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open your rear door. Do you have a true Mega Cab with the extended rear-window cab length? If it's a Crew Cab, stop here — this kit will not fit your rocker panels. Contact us for the correct SKU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Model year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm your Ram HD is 2019 or newer. 2018 and older trucks use a different electronic communication architecture that is not compatible with this plug-and-play harness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Rocker panel clearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inspect your underside for frame-mounted rock sliders, drop steps, or custom mud flap hardware. Anything occupying the rocker path will block the XL step arm's deployment and retraction sweep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Tire and offset clearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Running 37\" mud terrains on aggressive negative-offset wheels (−25mm or lower)? Measure your backspacing and verify the front tire will clear the forward deployment linkage arm at full steering lock in both directions before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eInstallation — what to expect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate DIY — second set of hands strongly recommended due to 104 lb system weight \u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–4 hours for most installers with basic mechanical experience \u003cstrong\u003eTools required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basic hand tools · Torque wrench · Trim panel removal tool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo pro tips that prevent 90% of installation problems:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eRoute first, mount second. Thread your wiring harness through the Mega Cab door sill seals completely before lifting and bolting the 104 lb aluminum rail housings to the rocker panels. Accessing harness routing paths with the rails already mounted is significantly harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSkip the T-taps. Do not use aftermarket wire taps or T-tap connectors on your door-trigger lines. High-vibration Cummins platforms will back those connections out over time, causing step flickering and non-deployment. Use the included plug-and-play harness exclusively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOngoing maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spray the primary pivot pins periodically with dry silicone lubricant — not WD-40, not grease — to keep the dual motors running silently through winter conditions. The PTFE finish handles road salt and grime self-cleaning. The pivot pins need the silicone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e⚠️ Aggressive wheel offset and tire clearance warning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis system is optimized for 4–8\" suspension lifts. If your Mega Cab runs negative wheel offsets of −25mm or lower paired with tires wider than 12.5\" (35\"–37\" diameter), manually verify tire clearance against the forward deployment linkage arm during full steering lock sweeps in both directions before installation. This is a physical geometry check — not a brand limitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e⚠️ Non-returnable after harness connection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eDue to the vehicle-specific programming integrated into the plug-and-play electronics controller, this system cannot be returned once the wiring harness has been connected to vehicle power. Verify all cab configuration and fitment checkpoints prior to unboxing. If you have any doubt, text your VIN to (469) 407-7538 before opening the package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eThe Obsidian Take — who this is for and who it isn't\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe PowerStep XL exists because the standard PowerStep was never designed for a lifted Ram 2500 or 3500 Mega Cab. It was designed for a stock-height truck. When you add 4–8 inches of suspension lift to the heaviest cab configuration Ram makes, the entry gap becomes a legitimate ergonomic problem — not just for the driver, but for every passenger and work crew member getting in and out of that truck all day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe XL's integrated aluminum rocker housing is not a cosmetic upgrade over the standard board. It's a structural solution. The housing protects the linkage from the road debris, brine, and UV exposure that destroy exposed aftermarket steps within a few seasons. At 104 lbs of total assembly weight, this is freight-class hardware that belongs on a heavy-duty work truck — not a lifestyle accessory bolted to a mall crawler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the right product if:\u003c\/strong\u003e You own a 2019–2026 Ram 2500 or 3500 Mega Cab, your truck runs a 4–8\" suspension lift, and you want OEM-grade automatic steps that disappear completely when you're working off-road and deploy instantly when you open the door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is not the right product if:\u003c\/strong\u003e You have a Crew Cab, a Quad Cab, a Ram 1500, or a 2018 or older Ram HD. There are correct SKUs for every one of those configurations. Buying the wrong cab fitment means a return that the harness policy may complicate. We would rather lose the sale than ship you the wrong product. Text us first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eWhy buy from Obsidian Forged Auto Supply\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthorized AMP Research dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e — Full factory-backed manufacturer warranty with factory-direct logistics tracking on every order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree freight shipping, lower 48\u003c\/strong\u003e — Heavy-parcel residential delivery included at zero additional charge. No freight surprises at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVIN verification before you buy\u003c\/strong\u003e — Text your Ram's VIN, lift height, tire size, and cab configuration to \u003cstrong\u003e(469) 407-7538\u003c\/strong\u003e (SMS only). An Obsidian specialist will pull your factory build sheet and confirm fitment before we ship. This is free. Use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium financing available\u003c\/strong\u003e — Affirm and Afterpay available at checkout for immediate order flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eQuestions we get asked\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes the PowerStep XL different from the standard AMP Research PowerStep?\u003c\/strong\u003e The standard PowerStep deploys from an exposed linkage beneath the rocker panel. The PowerStep XL integrates a full aluminum rocker rail guard that mounts directly to the truck's rocker panels. Inside that housing, the step linkage is engineered to drop 2–3 inches lower than the standard board, specifically to bridge the entry gap on 4–8\" lifted trucks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this fit my 2022 Ram 2500 Crew Cab?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. SKU 77248-01A is engineered strictly for the extended rocker panel length of the Mega Cab body. Crew Cab rocker geometry and mounting dimensions are completely different. Text (469) 407-7538 and we will get you the correct SKU for your Crew Cab immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I have to splice into my factory wiring?\u003c\/strong\u003e No wire cutting or splicing required. The plug-and-play pass-through harness reads door-open triggers digitally through the OBD-II port, leaving your factory Ram warranty intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I install this in my driveway?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — it is a moderate DIY install. The 104 lb total system weight makes a second set of hands or a shop lift strongly recommended for safely mounting the rail housings to the rocker panels. Budget 2–4 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI run an aftermarket tuner in my OBD-II port. Will this conflict?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — both devices cannot occupy the same OBD-II port simultaneously. You will need an OBD-II Pass-Through Splitter Harness (available from AMP Research or third-party suppliers for $20–$40) to run both the PowerStep XL controller and your tuner at the same time. This is a simple adapter — not a wiring modification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e2019–2026 Ram 2500\/3500 Mega Cab. PowerStep XL extended-drop. Bridge the entry gap.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnsure if your lifted Ram's tire size or wheel offset will clear the XL deployment path? Text your VIN to (469) 407-7538 before ordering. Fitment verification is free and takes under 10 minutes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AMP Research","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51447960928577,"sku":"77248-01A","price":2299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/1284\/1793\/files\/77248-01A.png?v=1772809449","url":"https:\/\/obsidianforgedautosupply.com\/products\/amp-research-powerstep-xl-77248-01a-ram-2500-3500-mega-cab","provider":"Obsidian Forged Auto Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}