Bronco Raptor Amp Power Boards

LagoCJ · Dec 27, 2023

Just heard the 'official' word back from Real Truck (they say they are the owners of AMP). Their statement is that they do not have Powerstep XL for BRaptor and attempting to install on BRaptor will void the warranty, and they believe it could cause damage as the bolt location is different than 4Dr Bronco, and the computer is different and the programming will not function correctly.

Are they blowing smoke???

jorel · Aug 5, 2024

Jltexas said:
was curious if anyone has added Amp Power Boards on their Raptor Bronco and if so did you use the standard Amp Boards or the XL Amp Boards? I have the standard power boards on my Wildtrack but was wondering with the bigger tires if the XL would be a better way to go

I installed the BodyArmor4x4 branded version of power steps, also sold by Go Rhino, Rough Country, and Westin. BA4x4 support was very helpful, though their responses were somewhat delayed. However, they didn't or couldn't tell me what I facebook friend was able to get the rear-right step motor assembly installed.

You pretty much follow the directions up until you install the rear step motor assemblies. However, if you want to leave your front mudflaps on, you will need to do the following to each board: take an end-cap off, trim off at least 3-inches from the board, then reinstall the end cap. For good measure, I attached one rivet on the skinny side (non-visible side) so the end cap would stay on.

Step 1. Remove the suspension control module mounted on the rear-rear of the frame. Turn it 180-degrees, so it is essentially upside down. You will need to trim the cover; remove the section with the plastic peg.

Step 2. Swap the rear power step assemblies, left goes on the right and right goes on the left.

I understand the engineering aspects of why the motors should be installed the way the directions state, thus protecting each arm's motor by placing it toward the rear of the vehicle saving it from potential debris hitting them. However, this doesn't work due to the frame mounted suspension module. I also realize there is potential risk of water/moisture ingress by re-installing the computer module upside down, though it is an easy and necessary modification in order to mount the arm in its intended location. I will likely add some silicon to the area where the wiring harness goes into the back of the module's connector, just as a preventative measure.