I don't even have a Twin yet but I really dislike the look and function of all of the steps that are offered for the Twins currently and I'd want something on the truck as soon as I buy one next year. Especially with a lift you really need something to comfortably enter the truck to not place undo stress on the doors and the seat edges.
So anyways I emailed AMP Research about availability of their full length power steps for the Twins and this was their response:
"Hello,
Yes the step is currently indevelopment and should be released around December-or January.
This is the response I got from them a few months ago
Hello,
We are currently under R&D on this specific vehicle, we should have something closer to the end of the year.
Thanks,
Joe Ledezma | Technical Support
AMP RESEARCH | Innovation in MotionT Series | from Lund International
15651 Mosher Ave. | Tustin, CA 92780
(949) 221-0023 ext 75181 P | (949) 221-0043 F | amp-research.com
The wiring for these things is going to be interesting. It will involve either tearing into each door panel, or tapping into the CAN bus.
Driver Door Ajar (With AXG)
The driver window motor will provide a 12V signal to the driver door ajar switch within the door latch to indicate the status of the door. When the driver door is open, the contract within the ajar switch closes providing a ground part for the signal circuit. The driver window motor will detect the voltage drop in the ajar signal circuit and will send a serial data message to the body control module. The body control module will then send a message to the instrument cluster which will illuminate the door ajar icon.
Passenger and Rear Doors Ajar (With AED and AEQ)
The passenger and rear window switches provide a 12V signal to the respective door ajar switch within the door latch to indicate the status of the door. When the door is open, the contract within the ajar switch closes providing a ground part for the signal circuit. The window switch will detect the voltage drop in the ajar signal circuit and will send a serial data message to the body control module. The body control module will then send a message to the instrument cluster which will illuminate the door ajar icon
I was wondering about this too, I didn't read the entire page, just what you posted but it seems that there would be a better way to do this. But I think that the wires that would need to be tapped could be found under the dash somewhere, hopefully some place reasonably accessible.
I saw a video installation for a Silverado and for those they plugged into the DLC to communicate with the BCM instead of tapping wires. So all they did was connect to power and ground. Wonder if they will be using this for these trucks too
If they already have that module that makes the most sense. I wasn't aware they did that. Pretty cool. Doing so they could either intercept the door ajar message from the BCM or individual door messages.
Thank you for your interest in the AMP Research Powersteps for the Chevy Colorado / GMC Canyon. At this time our engineers are in the final stages of development for this kit. We are anticipating the release of this kit anytime. But it could be anywhere from 30-90 days before we have it released. Please let us know if you have any other questions.
I would think truck of the year would get a better response time,however they're probably more concerned about their golf score. I would be very interested in a group buy and would like to know how it works in the real world.
Right after I posted I found a good deal on the GM step tubes (like Trail Boss) so I ordered them up. No wiring and door ding guarding to boot. Count me outta here.
Care to define what you are calling a 'good deal'?
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