This is correct. AMP research is the OE supplier to both Ford and GM. There are always a few minor cosmetic and/or function differences between what they can sell to the aftermarket vs what is supplied to Detroit. Same with the static running boards on the F150 and Silverado/Sierra which are made by Dee Zee.

 

OK, I had a deal on a set of factory running board before I bought my AMPS. I called AMP since I did not have any wiring. The tech told me they did originally design Fords power steps, however they opted to take the plans and send them to another company for mass production. I was also informed that the wiring you need to run Ford steps is nearly impossible to install, since they work off of the factory computer. He told me if they are not installed from the factory, don't mess with them. Sell the motors for parts. They do not have any harnesses to make Ford boards work. I decided to get new AMP boards.

 

I thought they were the same as AMP...might look to see if those match up to the OE.

 

Scap is right, they are the same as AMP with only cosmetic changes as far as I can tell. The motors should be the same.

 

So correct me if I'm wrong but all I need is the wires and the power source in the engine compartment that powers the boards??

 

http://m-amp-research.biz/Mobile/Portal/PartDetail/PartDetail.aspx?exppartid=4753422

See if this link helps detail what you're missing.

 

Did you ever figure this out?

 

I thought they were the same as AMP...might look to see if those match up to the OE.

^^^

 

So they have the same wiring and everything?

 

I don't see why not?

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You guys need to call AMP before this purchase is made. They are similar but not the same. The last I knew is that the motors are not the same.