Pickups..which one for easy entrance/exit?

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Originally Posted by OVERKILL
Originally Posted by CKN
How many commenting own a truck-let's put this thing in to perspective. Probably about how many tell posters to use what ever weight oil they want "with confidence". Despite never tearing down an engine.........


I've done both, several times.

This is the setup we have on our RAM 1500:


I'm not in to Black vehicles (I had one-once) due to how hard one has to work to keep them clean, but you have a very nice truck.
 
Originally Posted by CKN
Nobody said Toyota doesn't make trucks. The Tundra is a good vehicle with that hasn't been significantly updated in over 10 years. On BITOG-that's a good thing (witness Crown Vic Love on here)-in the real world (sales numbers prove this) it's not a great thing.

I can't recommend the Tacoma-due to the lousy reviews on ride quality-and high step in.

Just making sure, as I own a Tundra--thus I should be able to comment.

Darn thing is up high, alright. Running boards fix that to some extent, and have a side benefit of having a place to knock the snow off one's boots without scratching anything. Bed height is becoming an issue for me.
 
Originally Posted by AZjeff
So after 3 pages the answer to the OPs question, name some low (new or newer) trucks starting with lowest step-in would be...?

1. ?
2. ?
3. ?

It seems like base model 2wd Tacomas and Frontiers are pretty low still.




Neither are 1/2 tons, but I agree on the Taco or Frontier. The Frontier, even in 4x4 flavor is easy to get in/out of, which is why my 76yr/old FIL bought his 2017 last year. My pretty much base model 2017 Ram 1500 quad cab 4x4 is not easy to climb up into when you're not used to it. I would think this would be the same for any domestic, late model 1/2 ton.
 
My 2wd Ram also sits high. Running boards are pretty much a necessity on any new full-size truck, unless a Ram with Air Suspension, or unless you are over 5'10".
 
Originally Posted by CKN
Originally Posted by OVERKILL
Originally Posted by CKN
How many commenting own a truck-let's put this thing in to perspective. Probably about how many tell posters to use what ever weight oil they want "with confidence". Despite never tearing down an engine.........


I've done both, several times.

This is the setup we have on our RAM 1500:


I'm not in to Black vehicles (I had one-once) due to how hard one has to work to keep them clean, but you have a very nice truck.


Thank you, and yes, it is a bear to keep clean.

We are really quite fond of the running boards, my wife is 4'11" and they made a world of difference for her getting in and out of it.
 
I tried going without running boards for a bit, and missed them terrible. I find them wonderful, if not for getting in then as a convenient place to tap my shoes on when getting in. [I consider the cheap ones I've had to be disposable--I expect them to get torn up from usage.] While installing the last batch I wound up also using them as a place to stack tools also, while under the truck.
 
As much as I like my new Colorado, it is not pleasant to enter/exit. It is actually more difficult than a full size half ton 4x4. I would recommend a full size 2x4 for ease of entry/exit. I am 58 years old and definitely understand where you are coming from.
 
Originally Posted by JTK



Neither are 1/2 tons, but I agree on the Taco or Frontier. The Frontier, even in 4x4 flavor is easy to get in/out of, which is why my 76yr/old FIL bought his 2017 last year. My pretty much base model 2017 Ram 1500 quad cab 4x4 is not easy to climb up into when you're not used to it. I would think this would be the same for any domestic, late model 1/2 ton.


The OP didn't say they were looking at full size 1/2 tons, only that he noticed older 1/2 tons are lower. For the usage stated mid-size would certainly work.
 
At the risk of being labeled a Ridgeline fanboy not a real truck guy.
I would heartedly recommend the Honda Ridgeline.
I looked at the Tacoma and Colorado.When entering you kind
of have to duck while sitting down because of the lower roofline.
The Tacoma you petty much sit on the floor with your legs straight
out.Which I find uncomfortable.The Ridgeline you sit like your
on a kitchen chair.The second Gen the roof line is a little lower but
not as bad as the other mid size choices.
I have been through three fullsize trucks and a first Gen Tundra
and find the Ridgeline the best all around driver/light hauler.I am in
my second first Gen Ridgeline.
Plus all wheel drive for ice and snow without having to think about it.
At 58 with knee and back problems also.
 
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Yeah … running boards make several trucks workable so I would avoid narrowing the search to Honda …
A number of trucks will have them or can be added for a small cost …
 
Originally Posted by 4WD
Yeah … running boards make several trucks workable so I would avoid narrowing the search to Honda …
A number of trucks will have them or can be added for a small cost …

Running boards on small trucks are like teetes on a bull.They are to high on the mid size truck and the roof is too low to step in.
All the do is get your clothes dirty.
 
Originally Posted by RichR

Running boards on small trucks are like teetes on a bull.They are to high on the mid size truck and the roof is too low to step in.
All the do is get your clothes dirty.


+1. Exactly like the running boards on the Xterra, useless but for getting dirt on your pants. Took them off.
 
My GMC half ton was very easy to step in and out of. It has nice factory running boards, plenty of roof height, fairly low stock ride height. At least until i lifted it 5" now its a bit of a step up. It seemed the GM trucks were 1-2 inches lower than the same F150s. i didn't look at the Rams as i wasn't wanting an HD cummins. The compact trucks seemed a bit harder to get into with the lower rooflines.
 
My wife does just fine with them on our 4WD Tahoe … I don't use them on the same vehicle and they don't bother me at all … not any of them on my (higher) Z71

Who said running boards on small trucks ?

So go get a Honda instead … ? Do people ever read what the OP is looking for ? Or what they even reply to ?
 
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Originally Posted by 4WD
Yeah … running boards make several trucks workable so I would avoid narrowing the search to Honda …
A number of trucks will have them or can be added for a small cost …

Originally Posted by 4WD
My wife does just fine with them on our 4WD Tahoe … I don't use them on the same vehicle and they don't bother me at all … not any of them on my (higher) Z71

Who said running boards on small trucks ?

So go get a Honda instead … ? Do people ever read what the OP is looking for ? Or what they even reply to ?
. LOL!
 
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