Tail gate step - really necessary?

[FilthyRaptor]

Used it about 30 times today working on making a rack/mount for my mountain bike.
Paid for itself completely in just one day imo.

 

[Ruger]

I like the step. I can see 60 from here, and in a few years I'm likely to LOVE the step. I don't like the pole, though.

 

[MagicMtnDan]

I'm still surprised at this question. How else do people get in and out of the Raptor bed without climbing? If you carry anything in the bed that's not within the last foot (at the end), you're gonna wish you had it.

And whomever said it paid for itself in one day is right on target - it's easy to do if you have to get in and out of the bed.

 

[Madcowranch]

20 years ago I could've took it or left it. Now I consider it a necessity. I'm not as spry as I once was.

 

[Ranger]

I was on the fence, then ordered it anyway. When you are spending 50 grand, what's an extra 300 bucks? I can honestly say it's the best $300 I ever spent. The wife says it's her favorite option. Do it.

 

[Squatting Dog]

Do it... Do it..

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-Greg

 

[Aaron]

Yep, I thought it was silly at first. Now after getting ready for the Raptor Run. It is great! My 5'4" wife can help me load and unload the truck now..

-Greg

Yeah, I don't really need it since I'll just hop up in there, but it would have been really great to have for my wife. I might have looked for a truck with one knowing what I know now. If it was just me driving it though, I'd skip it for sure.

 

[raccol]

Just getting the final details done prior to ordering my SVT this week. Is the Tailgate step really necessary? I haul a lot of stuff in the back of my trucks and if it is something helpful I will add it, but I wanted to know the opinions of people that actually have it, not just the dealership.

My wife likes it. So yes, it's necessary.

 

[Squatting Dog]

My wife likes it. So yes, it's necessary.

Happy wife = happy life!

-Greg

 

[MiloX]

I wish I had one.