POWER-DEPLOYABLE RUNNING BOARD
Bestop, Broomfield, Colo., presents the AMP Research Power Step, a power-deployable running board that automatically extends downward when doors open and retracts when doors close. Constructed of high-strength aluminum, it is manufactured to handle loads up to 600 lbs. Extends to a convenient stepping height in about one second. Has heavy-duty, weatherproof motor with anti-pinch technology. USE INFO #401

STEP ‘REPLACEMENT KIT’
RealWheels Corp., Gurnee, Ill., offers its solution for worn-out, missing or unattractive plastic step pads with its high-quality stainless steps that cover the plastic in minutes without drilling into the 3-in. tube. USE INFO #408

NERF BAR, STEP PAD
Xanatos Automotive, New York City, makes available its 2008 Nissan Rogue 3-in. Black Horse off-road stainless steel nerf bar with UV-resistant step pad. The nerf bar uses high-grade stainless steel and black powder-coat to ensure longevity of the bars. Black Horse’s nerf bar fits most of today’s trucks and SUVs. USE INFO #428

SIDE STEPS
Go Rhino! Products, Brea, Calif., introduce its Dominator III Series Wheel to Wheel Side Steps, with drop-down step and “race style” aluminum step pads The step pads can be easily removed and color-matched to vehicles. These new side steps are made of 3-in.-round tubing and come in black powder-coat or polished stainless finish. USE INFO #424

STAINLESS STEEL NERF-STEPS:
N-Fab Inc., Houston, presents its Hoop Step and mounting system for truck or SUV whether stock height or lifted. Steps require no modifications to bracket or bars upon installation. Steps built from 304 marine-grade stainless steel tubing with a weight rating of 465 lbs. N-Fab steps are built as a solid, one-piece construction. New SS Nerf Steps have polished stainless steel finish and are an all-bolt-on design. Available for Chevy, GMC, Dodge, Ford, Nissan, Toyota. USE INFO #417

OVAL TUBES
Power Trends International Inc., Fremont, Calif., makes available its Raptor Series’ next generation of Oval Tubes. The new Magnum Ovals are available with a 5-in. extra-wide step surface for better footing. Includes polished 304 stainless steel end caps. These steps feature no-drill installations and a lifetime warranty. USE INFO# 404

TIRE STEPS
ProRac Systems Inc., Minneapolis, offers its solution for loading cargo or cleaning tall vehicles with the Tire Step. The step comes in two sizes: one that is fully adjustable for tires from 22 in. - 33 in.; and a second unit for tires from 30 in. - 46 in. The all-steel construction step is powder coated for durable use. Each unit is collapsible for easy storage and each has a non-skid tread plate. USE INFO #406

STEP TUBES FOR DODGE HD CAB, STERLING BULLET
Steffens Enterprises Inc., Caledonia, Mich., announces its Style Step™ step tube is now available for the Dodge 4500/5500 Heavy Duty cab and chassis as well as the Sterling Bullet 4500/5500 cab & chassis. Style Step™ is available for regular cab and quad cab models, and is designed to improve entry height without sacrificing ground clearance. The one-piece, corrosion-free aluminum extrusion has aggressive step pad area. For safety the machined step pad eliminates slippery plastic step pads. USE INFO #407

PLATINUM OVAL STEP BAR
Westin Automotive, Irwindale, Calif., offers its Platinum Oval Step Bars. They are made from an elliptical shaped bar and provide a wider step surface. The step pad features a molded multi-level design for a sleek look. Platinum Oval Step Bars maximize Westin’s engineering and provide a custom look.  Polished stainless steel Oval Steps are backed by Westin’s lifetime warranty. They are easy to maintain for a continuous shine and long life. The mild-steel black powder-coat Oval Steps come with a three-year warranty. USE INFO #410

XJ CHEROKEE SIDE STEP
Warrior Products, Tualatin, Ore., offers Rock Barz, heavy-duty 2-in.-x-4-in. rectangular steel designed to protect the entire length of the rocker panel. Polyurethane end caps keep tube free of debris. In black powder-coat. Each bar has provision for optional diamond-plate step. Also, 3-in. round tube and black powder-coated Knight Guard™ bars that span full length of vehicle for wheel-to-wheel rocker panel protection; bars act as entry step into vehicle as well (pre-slotted with holes for adding Knight Guard™ Step. USE INFO #413

HIGHLANDER RUNNING BOARD
United Covers, Arlington, Texas, introduces it new ABS blow-molded 2008 Toyota Highlander running board #4170 and custom brackets #2073. They also offer factory-style blow-molded running boards in 52-in., 70-in “, 80-in and 90-in lengths with or without lights. They can be installed black or can be painted. USE INFO #411

ALUMINUM STEP BARS
GFX/Ground Effects Ltd., Windsor, Ont., provides its Magnum 4.0, 4-in. 60661-T6 aluminum step bars with a large step pad area. Available in four finishes: chrome-plated; brushed and anodized; satin silver metallic; and textured black powder-coated finish. Heavy-duty brackets made for no-drill installation. Lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. USE INFO #423

TUBE STEP
ATS Design, Cerritos, Calif., offers its E2 board that serves as an alternative to the ordinary tube step. It is made from aircraft-quality aluminum, utilizing ATS’ vehicle-specific bracket system. Available in three finishes: silver anodized, black painted and chrome. It comes various lengths to fit most trucks and SUVs. USE INFO #416

POSITIONABLE STEP
IronCross Automotive, Sapulpa, Okla., makes available its Plus Step, a design that allows the foot step to be positioned at any mounting point along the tube. This is the newest design in step-up products. Available for shipping in stainless steel and powder-coat black. U.S. made. USE INFO #402

TUNDRA DOUBLE-CAB STEPBOARDS
Kitco Inc., Warrensburg, Mo., releases its 2008 Toyota Tundra Double Cab step boards. The new boards come with everything needed to install. This product joins a full line of fiberglass full-flair running boards as well as step boards. Each model is custom designed to fit the vehicle, with quick installation. All Kitco products can be ordered in primer, or painted ready to install when they arrive.  USE INFO #405

18-IN. TUBE STEP
CARR, Temecula, Calif., adds the HD-18 Tube Step to its lineup. The 18-in.-wide step features a 2-in.-round tube with standard or extended-reach applications for lifted trucks and SUVs. It’s available in two finishes: 304 polished stainless steel and XP3 black powder-coat with an E-coat undercoat — both with provide corrosion resistance. USE INFO #421

TOE-OPERATED SPRING STEP
Truck Covers USA, San Diego, introduces the American Spring-Step, designed for accessing the back and sides of SUVs, trucks, RVs and service vehicles. Pushed open or closed with the toe of one’s shoe, the over-center spring system holds its position. Tested to 600 lbs. billet aircraft aluminum. Inserts can be added for customization: Select from the Truck Covers USA logo or patriotic series, or customize for a business, club or other organization.    USE INFO #419

VEHICLE STEP
Valco Cincinnati CP Inc., Cincinnati, announces the height-adjustable E-Z STEP for Jeeps and other vehicles. The E-Z STEP is designed to make easier entrance to and exit from higher-ground-clearance vehicles. For Jeeps with lift kits but also for standard Jeeps. No-tool installation utilizing factory frame holes on ’07 and ’08 Wrangler JK two-door and front doors on four-door models. For earlier models an adapter bracket can be welded to frame. Constructed of steel and is powder coated. USE INFO #403

SS NERF BARS
Back Country Accessories, Palatine, Ill., offers its polished stainless steel and black powder-coated step bars available in two series. The standard 7000-series features steel brackets and zinc-plated hardware. Back Country SS all-stainless 8000-series bars feature polished or powder-coated stainless steel tubing, stainless brackets and stainless hardware. USE INFO #418

CLAMPING TONNEAU
UniqueTruck Accessories, Sturgis, Mich., makes available its tonneau with a clamping system that is easy and fast to install: one-minute installation, no assembly required. Simply line up the cover and flip the four clamps. USE INFO #419

RUNNING BOARDS
Cloud-Rider Designs Ltd., Regina, Sask., makes available its Executive Sixty Seriesâ„¢ Stainless Steel Tube Style running boards. Manufactured with bright-mirror stainless steel, and high-quality, weather-resistant step treads and vehicle-specific, heavy duty, 12-gauge powder-coated mounting brackets. USE INFO #422

2007-08 STAINLESS STEEL RUNNING BOARDS
Stull Industries Inc., Lake Elsinore, Calif., makes available its stainless steel EZE running boards for all new and classic truck applications. Stull’s running boards come in 1 1/2-in. and 2 1/4-in diameters, with 18-gauge top plates. Install in less than one hour. Multiple applications available. USE INFO #420

RUNNING BOARDS
Owens Products Inc., Sturgis, Mich., makes available its TranSender Series Running Boards. TranSender boards offer the choice of four styles of boards in seven popular lengths: ABS plastic with step tread [shown on Nissan Rogue], TPO plastic, smooth or diamond-bright aluminum boards with ABS end caps.  USE INFO #414

SMALLER-END SIDE TUBE
Aries Automotive, Harbor City, Calif., launches Third Step, a smaller-end side tube. Third Step can be installed within minutes as a solo step or complementing a truck’s existing sidebar. Allows most end users to keep their existing sidebars, allowing wheel-to-wheel access. The front bracket allows for an existing sidebar to fit with the Third Step. Third Step is sold as a set of two in black powder-coat and high-polished stainless steel. USE INFO #415

COMMERCIAL-GRADE STEP
Go Industries, Richardson, Texas, introduces its Rancher Rugged Step™for full-size trucks — commercial grade for heavy-duty use — for work or commercial truck. The step is 8-1/4 in. wide and made from 2-in.-round tube and 2-in., 10-gauge steel runners. It is zinc plated; then a gloss-black powder-coat finish is applied. High-strength steel brackets are vehicle specific for a no-drill installation. As an added feature, a “mud scraper” is included to remove mud and other debris from boot or shoe. USE INFO #427

VERSATILE HARD TONNEAU
Bestop, Broomfield, Colo., presents its BestRailâ„¢ System‘s rugged, lockable Hard Tonneau, made of 0.250-thick industrial-grade ABS plastic. Attaches to the back of the truck bed through the BestRail Channel kits. Can hold up to four BestRail Storage trays to organize the back of a bed; and similar to Bestop’s Soft Tonneau it can be utilized with an Overhead Rack System (also from Bestop). USE INFO #425

ROCK SLIDERS FOR 1997-2006 WRANGLER
Smittybilt Automotive Products, Compton, Calif., presents its XRC Rock Sliders line of XRC ARMOR FOR 1997-2007 Wranglers that continues Smittybilt’s expansion into the “Extreme Rock Crawling” market. The XRC Rock Sliders are manufactured out of 3/16” solid plate, which are hand formed to exact specifications to ensure the best fit. The XRC Rock Sliders are finished in a textured, black powder-coat, which can serve as a primer if paint is needed. Rock Sliders also come in UPS-able shipping boxes. USE INFO #400