RichM752
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40 yrs here. It was a good gig.I spent the '80s sailing around the world in the Navy.
40 yrs here. It was a good gig.I spent the '80s sailing around the world in the Navy.
I take it Pete must have been your friend who left then since Jack stayed on. I used to buy brewing supplies from Home Brew mart back in the 90s. Constellation Brands (primarily an importer of Spirits and wine) has distribution rights Grupo Modelo brand because of an Antitrust agreement when AB InBev took over Grupo Modelo. Buying Ballast Point gave Constellation their first brewery ownership but it didn't last for them. I had never heard of Kings and Convicts when they bought Ballast Point in 2019.Ballast point only did it to get the distribution. They actually bought the brewing part back, but left the distribution to the parent company. They did this as the master brewer wanted to start distilling spirits.he still does that and they have a separate line for that.
So they brew and distill, but let the big guys distribute it for them.
Sad part is, a buddy of mine started that brewery. Sold it as his girlfriend didnt like the bar company. Next owners took what he built/designed and moved it up from there.
I installed mine as well last week, really like it and super easy install. One question though, do you find it hard to get your foot in there to extend it without rubbing your foot on the bumper? Sometimes I just use my hand to extend so I don't end up wearing a spot on the bumper.. Also what about pushing it back in, I tried with my hand and that was a little dangerous, almost got it pinched. But with the foot it just kind of thuds back in place. Seems like it had like a rubber bump stop so assume it's ok.Got tbe OEM rear bumper step installed. Seems pretty well made so far.
I too use my hand to bring it out for use...can't be scuffing up muh bumper lol. And yes putting back to stow mode is loud and or dangerous. Keep your hands off of it.I installed mine as well last week, really like it and super easy install. One question though, do you find it hard to get your foot in there to extend it without rubbing your foot on the bumper? Sometimes I just use my hand to extend so I don't end up wearing a spot on the bumper.. Also what about pushing it back in, I tried with my hand and that was a little dangerous, almost got it pinched. But with the foot it just kind of thuds back in place. Seems like it had like a rubber bump stop so assume it's ok.
No. Its Joe Derosier, or Joe Hauler as most people know him.I take it Pete must have been your friend who left then since Jack stayed on. I used to buy brewing supplies from Home Brew mart back in the 90s. Constellation Brands (primarily an importer of Spirits and wine) has distribution rights Grupo Modelo brand because of an Antitrust agreement when AB InBev took over Grupo Modelo. Buying Ballast Point gave Constellation their first brewery ownership but it didn't last for them. I had never heard of Kings and Convicts when they bought Ballast Point in 2019.
Thanks for your service guys! My dad was Navy. Step pop USMC.
I've been using my hand to extend it so I don't hit the bumper. It retracts pretty harsh with a light bump. I'm guessing I'll get more used to it with time. It certainly retracts with some force now.I installed mine as well last week, really like it and super easy install. One question though, do you find it hard to get your foot in there to extend it without rubbing your foot on the bumper? Sometimes I just use my hand to extend so I don't end up wearing a spot on the bumper.. Also what about pushing it back in, I tried with my hand and that was a little dangerous, almost got it pinched. But with the foot it just kind of thuds back in place. Seems like it had like a rubber bump stop so assume it's ok.
I use my foot and stand next to the bed and push towards the back of the truck. Never a issue hitting the bumper.I installed mine as well last week, really like it and super easy install. One question though, do you find it hard to get your foot in there to extend it without rubbing your foot on the bumper? Sometimes I just use my hand to extend so I don't end up wearing a spot on the bumper.. Also what about pushing it back in, I tried with my hand and that was a little dangerous, almost got it pinched. But with the foot it just kind of thuds back in place. Seems like it had like a rubber bump stop so assume it's ok.
What side steps did you install?
This is exactly how I use mine. I've never rubbed the bumper facing towards the back of the truck, even with my work boots on.I use my foot and stand next to the bed and push towards the back of the truck. Never a issue hitting the bumper.
Push it back in with my foot as well. Yea, it does thump a bit going back in.
This is the same way I use mine.I use my foot and stand next to the bed and push towards the back of the truck. Never a issue hitting the bumper.
Push it back in with my foot as well. Yea, it does thump a bit going back in.
Bought the truck last week.
Added a bed cover, radar detector, and factory rubber floor mats. Waiting for the OEM side steps to come in.
Currently it's getting a titan fuel tank installed and tint will get done this Friday. Happy so far.View attachment 19529View attachment 19530
Don't know how I would get into the bed on mine without it; short of carrying a step ladder. Factory installed. I installed the Amp side step on the driver's side as well.This is one of my favorite accessories on my truck. It seems so simple but this is by far the most useful thing that's been added.