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adding a retractable side step

Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2015 1:32 pm
by patriceboivin
Some later models have a retractable side step, do you find it useful?

I wonder if it might be possible to install one on an older Delica model which didn't come with one.

Might not be worth the hassle though, if the step isn't all that useful.

Re: adding a retractable side step

Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2015 3:10 pm
by macro
Just throw a plastic step stool in the back

Re: adding a retractable side step

Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2015 12:57 pm
by thelazygreenfox
My van is raised 2 inches so the electric side step is handy sometimes. Mostly I think it's useful for old people :-D :-D getting in and out. LOL
TLWF

Re: adding a retractable side step

Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 4:23 pm
by patriceboivin
Exactly; last week my seventy-something mother had a bit of trouble exiting the vehicle, because the side step doesn't extend outward.

I reminded her every time about the long handle on the right when you exit, that helped her a bit.

Sounds like people don't really notice the side step though. Oh well.

Re: adding a retractable side step

Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2015 4:54 pm
by patriceboivin
looks like this person retrofitted the side step to the older model

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LSzUuBAbAg

Re: adding a retractable side step

Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2015 2:37 pm
by pj_jazzy_janz
I have thought about this also. If you come up with anything, keep us posted!!

Re: adding a retractable side step

Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2015 10:52 am
by Krazyistkarl
I'm heading home this weekend and I'll take a look at my S2 and see where the electrical connections are made and compare it to my S1, the wiring harness might already accommodate it and have some spare plugs, it might be plug and play

Re: adding a retractable side step

Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2015 3:06 pm
by Big-Bird
It would be cool if you could attach the auto steps that are made for small SUV's and Pickup trucks.