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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 08:10 AM
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Have created my first beast, 79 yota,bobbed, lifted, 36's. Fabbing a reciever hitch mounted winch. Realized with the height of vehicle wife will have problem getting in and out of "scrappy". Thought of welding a reciever direct to frame under both doors. Buying step down reciever hitchs, welding a step or two to it. Idea is when wheeling put hitch in to assist in getting in to cab, then retrieve it from reciever by reaching down or attaching cable to it. Ideas, issues I should consider.
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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 08:13 AM
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Can't take credit for idea though. Sean with Body Damage Inc told me about it.
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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 08:33 AM
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sliders would be a much better option. Anything lower than the frame will be a hindrance to the ground clearance. Or just keep a stepstool in the truck.

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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by scrappy
Thought of welding a reciever direct to frame under both doors. Buying step down reciever hitchs, welding a step or two to it.
Worst idea ever. Lower the truck if you can't get into it.

And post in the right section next time. Please.


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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by xxxtreme22r
sliders would be a much better option. Anything lower than the frame will be a hindrance to the ground clearance. Or just keep a stepstool in the truck.
x2 or just dont let her in
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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by xxxtreme22r
sliders would be a much better option. Anything lower than the frame will be a hindrance to the ground clearance. Or just keep a stepstool in the truck.
Have used a flat folding plastic step stool in my truck. Tie a cord around the stool and the seat frame and that way the passenger can pull it up and stow it under the floor mat up front.

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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 09:09 PM
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i love two of the ideas others have said, 1 don't let her in ( I wouldn't wanna have to tell mine that) 2 the folding step (that i could see).
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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 09:14 PM
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Im with scub, lower it some. If its to high for someone to get into, its only a "beast" at the mall.
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 03:41 AM
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Why not build rock sliders and have a step made that hangs over the outer bar and under the inner bar. This way it can be removed by lifting it off of the slider and sored away! Make it as small as you can and it'll be easy to store.(ie. big enough for 1 foot)

Hope this helps...

Larry

http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48519

or

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/s...liders-193823/
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