AMP Research makes a heavy-duty electronic runningboard for pickups and SUVs, designed to pop out when you need it and neatly disappear when you don't. For taller pickups and not-so-tall passengers, it's ideal for providing that midlevel support necessary for safe entry and exit. Each step uses a sealed electric motor and can hold up to 600 pounds, with pricing starting at $1250. AMP Research; 888/983-2206.
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