Removable Hoop Steps for Bronco

Hoops don't work with existing rock rails?

TitsLaRue

Hoops don't work with existing rock rails?

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The IAG ones do! Otherwise it’s …

BTilbury

There are also these that were put out today.
IAG New Product Alert - EZ-Step Add-on
EZ-STEP V1 SITS EVEN WITH THE TOP OF THE OEM ROCK RAIL
The V1 EZ-Step is located at the same height as the top of the OEM rock rail. This location provides the best ground clearance while still improving your ability to get in and out of the vehicle.

Even when located at the top of the rock rail, the step height is lowered by 5 inches from the door sill opening. The added foothold prevents the need to step on the painted door sills or to slide across the seats. The textured black powder coat on the EZ-Step prevents slippage and adds a unique look to the exterior of the vehicle.
EZ-STEP V2 SITS 2" BELOW THE TOP OF THE OEM ROCK RAIL
The V2 EZ-Step is located 2" below the top of the OEM rock rail. This location allows easy access to the vehilce while still maintaining good ground clearance.

With this mounting location the step height is lowered by 7 inches from the door sill opening. The added foothold prevents the need to step on the painted door sills or to slide across the seats. The textured black powder coat on the EZ-Step prevents slippage and adds a unique look to the exterior of the vehicle.

https://www.iagperformance.com/iag-...PvvZCe3KPqg9tRDZ6luoLm2gymxy_EYtlxzkw=.SW8CGN

Nice find!! Thanks for posting!!

JoergH

Any chance we can get these "after the fact"? I took delivery of my Badlands with the rock rails in Jan. and was looking at replacing the rock rails with aftermarket. But this would be an interesting alternative if it can be added to my existing Bronco!

Yes, I agree. I’d be interested in these too!

Ajstar89

Lets talk about the sliders that Ford should have made....
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David

Some clarifications from Ford.

1. The rails that the steps attach to are not the same as the rock sliders that are available on Bronco. They cannot hold the weight of the vehicle.
2. The steps do not work with existing rock rails. It's a different profile.

That makes a cool option worthless. :-(

David

Some clarifications from Ford.

1. The rails that the steps attach to are not the same as the rock sliders that are available on Bronco. They cannot hold the weight of the vehicle.
2. The steps do not work with existing rock rails. It's a different profile.

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I have just received these: https://archetyperacing.com/products/ar-stirrup?variant=42483799294165

I will post pictures when I can, but I am very pleased. They took about 5 minutes each to attach to the factory rock sliders on my BD. I then washed my Bronc and used them with my entire weight to reach the high and hard to get places. I weigh 240# and they held up. They look great, IMO, and my wife can now get in without being awkward.

WhiteWalker

I have just received these: https://archetyperacing.com/products/ar-stirrup?variant=42483799294165

I will post pictures when I can, but I am very pleased. They took about 5 minutes each to attach to the factory rock sliders on my BD. I then washed my Bronc and used them with my entire weight to reach the high and hard to get places. I weigh 240# and they held up. They look great, IMO, and my wife can now get in without being awkward.

This is what I got too for my SAS'd BL. My husband liked the quality. Makes getting in and out of my daily driver so much easier. They took forever to get and one of the clamps was missing the rubber. But, the shipped it out to us in about 2 weeks. They will come off when I go out and play.

Bringing this back up. Are you still pleased with the AR steps?

Mr. B

Bringing this back up. Are you still pleased with the AR steps?

I am so very happy with mine - I'm old, short, and have a bad right hip and my SAS'd Badlands is my daily driver, so this step (or stirrup) is a game changer for me. It only took Mr. @Darrel a few minutes to take off and put back on when I took it wheeling a couple of weeks ago. I do want to say that the clamps have lost their annodization or something. They have turned a bronze color. But, with the Cactus Gray and it being a Badlands, I'm not made at that - the step has stayed black. But, others could be very unhappy with that. They are also making a step for the 2 door and 4 door, that clamps onto the rock rails - they go from flare to flare - rather than just a small step that fits one foot. This would be very helpful in reaching the top - taking on and off, or just flopping back the soft top, or if you have a hard top with the rails and load stuff up on the top. IAG also makes the same thing - I have seen them in person, but have not held them, touched them or used them - so I can't speak to how the quality compares with AR. But, I have not seen any complaints either - on either AR or IAG.

Darrel

I am so very happy with mine - I'm old, short, and have a bad right hip and my SAS'd Badlands is my daily driver, so this step (or stirrup) is a game changer for me. It only took Mr. @Darrel a few minutes to take off and put back on when I took it wheeling a couple of weeks ago. I do want to say that the clamps have lost their annodization or something. They have turned a bronze color. But, with the Cactus Gray and it being a Badlands, I'm not made at that - the step has stayed black. But, others could be very unhappy with that. They are also making a step for the 2 door and 4 door, that clamps onto the rock rails - they go from flare to flare - rather than just a small step that fits one foot. This would be very helpful in reaching the top - taking on and off, or just flopping back the soft top, or if you have a hard top with the rails and load stuff up on the top. IAG also makes the same thing - I have seen them in person, but have not held them, touched them or used them - so I can't speak to how the quality compares with AR. But, I have not seen any complaints either - on either AR or IAG.

I am also very pleased with my stirrups. Since they mount directly to my factory rock sliders, I don't take them off when wheeling. I did notice that AR sells the bolts to these by themselves, so I used that hint to go and check my bolts. Sure as shit, one was loose. I tightened it up and just check them every so often. The step really came in handy yesterday. Was on the way to Snoopy Rock and a loose ledge gave way the slid me into an arroyo at 26 degrees. I got out to determine best method of recovery. Without the step, it would have taken some serious effort to climb back into the cockpit. Next on my list is the AR shackles, just wish they came in the Black Diamond Blue. https://archetyperacing.com/product...r-bumper-shackles?_pos=1&_sid=77027a582&_ss=r

WhiteWalker

I am also very pleased with my stirrups. Since they mount directly to my factory rock sliders, I don't take them off when wheeling. I did notice that AR sells the bolts to these by themselves, so I used that hint to go and check my bolts. Sure as shit, one was loose. I tightened it up and just check them every so often. The step really came in handy yesterday. Was on the way to Snoopy Rock and a loose ledge gave way the slid me into an arroyo at 26 degrees. I got out to determine best method of recovery. Without the step, it would have taken some serious effort to climb back into the cockpit. Next on my list is the AR shackles, just wish they came in the Black Diamond Blue. https://archetyperacing.com/product...r-bumper-shackles?_pos=1&_sid=77027a582&_ss=r

Took a look at these too, at just shy of $1,000 to outfit a 4 door, I moved on.

I saw the Archetype Racing stirrups on this Bronco today. Definitely on my list of things to get!

tstarks

Took a look at these too, at just shy of $1,000 to outfit a 4 door, I moved on.

Yeah, they are a bit pricey, but they were well worth it for me. I am too old and fat to want to fool around on the ground longer than 10 minutes. These bolted onto my factory sliders and off I went. There are certainly cheaper options out there, but these fit the bill for me. tstarks, I hope you find something that works for you. Good luck in your search.

I really like the functionality of the AR STIRRUPS and the IAG EZ Steps (V1/V2) with the existing rock rails. Both look way better than the removeable hoop steps from Ford, in my opinion. I do think the IAGs take it for looks, though, and are about half the price. I will say the STIRRUPS have a super unique look to them, not to mention a very fitting name.

WhiteWalker

Yeah, they are a bit pricey, but they were well worth it for me. I am too old and fat to want to fool around on the ground longer than 10 minutes. These bolted onto my factory sliders and off I went. There are certainly cheaper options out there, but these fit the bill for me. tstarks, I hope you find something that works for you. Good luck in your search.

Likely will go AIG, about half the price. I do like the aluminum build on the AR stirrups though.

tstarks

Likely will go AIG, about half the price. I do like the aluminum build on the AR stirrups though.

Yeah, these look and feel sturdy as can be. Very sharp and useful accessory.

Archetype Racing Bronco Stirrups

Of these 3 clamp-on options, I like the looks of IAG also, and pricing helps too.
I saw somewhere that Mabett was also coming out with a similar product, but only see the longer steps from them on Amazon. Anyone see those yet?

I don't have either, but prefer the clamp design of the AR steps vs the set screw of the IAG. Watching one of the videos of someone installing the IAG steps, you can see where they dented/scratched the rails just from the set screw. Yes, I know, they are supposed to be sacrificial parts.