SO nice of you to make access more comfortable for your wife. ♡ I'll bet you've been together a long time. I'm SO lucky to have met my wonderful future husband who was a consultant to my employer in 1985 in Atlanta. We've built many projects together, ranging from our kitchen, to retaining walls, to our dance studio in the second story of our multi-car garage. He leans naturally toward overengineering everything, to the point it will last through several generations. ♡ my computer geek, life partner, tool guy, partner since April 1985, husband since April 1986!
This handymom browsing for ideas to make my lifted truck more accessible for youngest son. Enjoyed the ideas here with the gate latch and the threaded inserts.
Brilliant! This is exactly what I am looking for for my wife and our 1996 Dodge Ram 2500. I love the simpleness of the gate latch. Thank you, sir! You are a genius!!
The step works great. I used to have to get a plastic step out of the truck box every time my lady had to get in and out. This was a fun project, and when people see is they always chuckle.
So can this step be left down for the driver after entering? I'm an 84 year old woman whose had hip surgery. I drive a 2011 dodge ram longhorn 2500 which is quite high. Getting in isn't so much of a problem. It's getting out
We have a winner, George McCurdy you correctly guessed a yard Gate Latch as the component that holds my step out of site. I struggled to figure out what I could use. My neighbor Steve was looking at my project and said jokingly, "you need something like a gate latch". I turned around and looked at my fence, Viola he nailed it..George I would loved to have sent you to Hawaii as a prize, but as a pensioner, I barely have funds to get me out of town. A big congrats though thanks for participating
I was thinking about using exterior RV folding steps. Mount them right on the truck. Fold them in and out easily and still have space underneath the truck.
I'm looking to build side steps for my kids to make it easier for climbing into my 2002 f150. I also want to build some lower handles for them to reach to grab as well since the stock ones are on the top of the door frame. This is definitely putting a pep in my step. You could have made the latches automatically latch when it comes down so no extra labor at all and then design it heavy enough when it release it latches back up stowed away. I love this stuff haha.
+james magana These projects are what keep me young. The old bones don't hurt when I'm in my workshop. Good luck with your projects, and thanks for your comments.
Hi, just come across your site and what a great site it is, and just like to add the catch on your side step looks like a gate catch glad to see more than one use keep up the great work thanks
markpaulene1966 Good guess on the gate latch, it works great. Sorry the million dollar prize has already been awarded. But keep watching the jackpot is building.
That latching device is a common household gate latch. I use to keep kids out of my back yard. reach over gate to unlatch or tie a string thru hole in gate to open from outside
+Mark Merrill Thanks Mark, you know I tried to come up with a latch for the step and could not find anything that would work how I wanted it to. Then my neighbor came across the street to see what I was working on. He was leaning on my chain-link fence and pointed at the the gate latch. We had a good laugh and the problem was solved. HaHa go figure how some things come about. It has worked flawlessly since day one.
I think adding about a 30 degree cut in the locking pins will allow you to just pull the nob and you're done. Then you just pull the two levers to lock it like you currently do. Sorry being an engineer makes you think how things can be better and easier. But I see it serves it's purpose do far
BGKO1992 Thanks for the comment, good luck if you build something for your truck. My wife loves it she has double knee replacements and can access the truck in comfort and safety.
ive had both knees replaced,and my truck has the nerf or tube running boards on it but its still to high. I bought these Bully steps and i am gona try ti mount them permanent under the existing 4ft running boards. There old so do you think they can support a step to them. I need some idea's
+Sherri Wallis Right on Sherri, and it's great to hear from the handy gals, I know there are lots out there, some guys could take a lesson from the girls.
It's galvanized Bill and I suspect the paint will just flack of in time. But good spotting, we should always try to protect bare metal. By the way, this gate latch was off my old wood fence and was out in the weather for at least 30 years, this baby was not made in china that's for sure.
masloco que una cabra,, ahh ok,, y eso suena horrible como cafetera,, y de paso su esposa tiene q agacharse a liberar el step,, asi se le dañara mas la rodilla agachandose,,, que invento nada funcional,, deberias ponerle un motor para que accione automaticamente desde la cabina.
SO nice of you to make access more comfortable for your wife. ♡ I'll bet you've been together a long time.
I'm SO lucky to have met my wonderful future husband who was a consultant to my employer in 1985 in Atlanta.
We've built many projects together, ranging from our kitchen, to retaining walls, to our dance studio in the second story of our multi-car garage.
He leans naturally toward overengineering everything, to the point it will last through several generations.
♡ my computer geek, life partner, tool guy, partner since April 1985, husband since April 1986!
This handymom browsing for ideas to make my lifted truck more accessible for youngest son. Enjoyed the ideas here with the gate latch and the threaded inserts.
Very Very clever! Nicely done video!
Nice job with the gate latch ! You've given me some ideas. I need to add 4 steps to the running boards of my 04 f250 super duty
Brilliant! This is exactly what I am looking for for my wife and our 1996 Dodge Ram 2500. I love the simpleness of the gate latch. Thank you, sir! You are a genius!!
The step works great. I used to have to get a plastic step out of the truck box every time my lady had to get in and out. This was a fun project, and when people see is they always chuckle.
So can this step be left down for the driver after entering? I'm an 84 year old woman whose had
hip surgery. I drive a 2011 dodge ram longhorn 2500 which is quite high. Getting in isn't so much of a problem. It's getting out
Wow, you're very talented.
Thank you very much for inventing and explaining this
This is GREAT! love the use of the gate latch haha
Thanks for commenting, and good guess on the gate latch.
Great idea and thanks for sharing.
Great Idea and wonderful job. Looks nice.
Exactly what I needed for my 81 CJ5! thanks brother!
We have a winner, George McCurdy you correctly guessed a yard Gate Latch as the component that holds my step out of site. I struggled to figure out what I could use. My neighbor Steve was looking at my project and said jokingly, "you need something like a gate latch". I turned around and looked at my fence, Viola he nailed it..George I would loved to have sent you to Hawaii as a prize, but as a pensioner, I barely have funds to get me out of town. A big congrats though thanks for participating
Pretty slick, thank you for sharing!
Have to have coffee for any build project, beer for regular maintenance, ie. oil change!
I was thinking about using exterior RV folding steps. Mount them right on the truck. Fold them in and out easily and still have space underneath the truck.
I'm looking to build side steps for my kids to make it easier for climbing into my 2002 f150. I also want to build some lower handles for them to reach to grab as well since the stock ones are on the top of the door frame. This is definitely putting a pep in my step. You could have made the latches automatically latch when it comes down so no extra labor at all and then design it heavy enough when it release it latches back up stowed away. I love this stuff haha.
+james magana
These projects are what keep me young. The old bones don't hurt when I'm in my workshop. Good luck with your projects, and thanks for your comments.
Hi, just come across your site and what a great site it is, and just like to add the catch on your side step looks like a gate catch glad to see more than one use keep up the great work thanks
markpaulene1966 Thanks for your comment, and I hope some of my projects will inspire you to get out in the workshop and have fun!
markpaulene1966 Good guess on the gate latch, it works great. Sorry the million dollar prize has already been awarded. But keep watching the jackpot is building.
A work of love Ray...if you know what I Mean. God Bless.
Thank you. God Bless you too.
That latching device is a common household gate latch. I use to keep kids out of my back yard. reach over gate to unlatch or tie a string thru hole in gate to open from outside
Awesome ....
Very beautiful job
Nice! Ur ram look good shape....
Nice job with the fence latch
+Mark Merrill
Thanks Mark, you know I tried to come up with a latch for the step and could not find anything that would work how I wanted it to. Then my neighbor came across the street to see what I was working on. He was leaning on my chain-link fence and pointed at the the gate latch. We had a good laugh and the problem was solved. HaHa go figure how some things come about. It has worked flawlessly since day one.
I think adding about a 30 degree cut in the locking pins will allow you to just pull the nob and you're done. Then you just pull the two levers to lock it like you currently do. Sorry being an engineer makes you think how things can be better and easier. But I see it serves it's purpose do far
looks great however Im on my own and need it for the drivers side...once Im in the truck I have no way of folding the step back
Man I was going to buy a 2500 gmc truck. But its too high for my dad plus he got disc degenerative disease. :( this is an awsome idea btw great job
BGKO1992 Thanks for the comment, good luck if you build something for your truck. My wife loves it she has double knee replacements and can access the truck in comfort and safety.
ME TOO SINCE 1988, SO MAKE IT CATALINA
It's a gate latch
good job though!
Ps good job. I can use your construction ideas
ive had both knees replaced,and my truck has the nerf or tube running boards on it but its still to high. I bought these Bully steps and i am gona try ti mount them permanent under the existing 4ft running boards. There old so do you think they can support a step to them. I need some idea's
is it a trunk or tailgate lock plate, or possibly from a hood?
What is the URL for the Handyman's Haven website that you mentioned?
Gate latch. Wheres my coffee
Sorry bud the million-dollar prize was already taken you'll have to buy your own coffee LOL
Gate latch
Gate latch and I'm a handy gal...
+Sherri Wallis
Right on Sherri, and it's great to hear from the handy gals, I know there are lots out there, some guys could take a lesson from the girls.
SHOULD HAVE USED 2 GATE LATCH FOR HOLDING IT WHEN IT DROPPED INTO PLACE
That's a really good idea, but my wife is handicapped and I could not risk having the step give way when she stepped on it. Good thinking though.
im a little late - a gate latch
It looks like a gate latch
Your correct
Looks like you used a gate latch. I would not drill holes in frame flange.
Your correct but the 100,000,000 prize has been won. LOL
Keep the tools clean and the coveralls dirty.
gate latchneeds paint
It's galvanized Bill and I suspect the paint will just flack of in time. But good spotting, we should always try to protect bare metal. By the way, this gate latch was off my old wood fence and was out in the weather for at least 30 years, this baby was not made in china that's for sure.
it's a great ideal I will do it to my truck.
aluminum against steel corrodes badly
Hood latch
+Terry Massey
Sorry Terry, it's a gate latch, I know you meant that..right.
fence latch
Right
gate latch
You got it
masloco que una cabra,, ahh ok,, y eso suena horrible como cafetera,, y de paso su esposa tiene q agacharse a liberar el step,, asi se le dañara mas la rodilla agachandose,,, que invento nada funcional,, deberias ponerle un motor para que accione automaticamente desde la cabina.
gaten latch
gate
It's a gate latch
Congratulations, you guessed it Kim.