APEX - Side Steps - 170 - Drop Down - Aluminum

APEX Aluminum Steps – Strength Without the Weight

Built for durability and engineered to be lightweight, the APEX Aluminum Steps help keep your Sprinter van nimble and your Gross Vehicle Weight in check. They offer the same convenience and ease of entry you need—especially when you’re parked and in full camping mode. The wide, flat surface adds a sleek, functional style, often doubling as a quick seat or a handy spot to place small items like drinks or gear.

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Ultimate Protection

Protect What Matters

Looking for serious panel protection? The combination of a long wheelbase and the tight turning radius of the Sprinter is a recipe for catching hidden obstacles—and damaging your rocker panels. We’ve learned that the hard way, and we’d rather you avoid the costly repairs.

Our aluminum side steps offer solid protection—arguably the strongest on the market—but if you’re after ultimate defense like we are, consider upgrading to the APEX Rock Sliders in steel. Built tough to take the hit so your van doesn’t have to.

Key Features:

• Elevated Access: Positioned 9 inches beneath your internal step, ensuring an effortless entry and exit from your Sprinter.
• Durable Protection: With a robust INDY Protective Coating, these sliders act as a barrier against rocks, stumps, and potential threats to your van.
• Strategic Design: Precisely molded to align with the rocker panels' contours and cover the pinch seam for optimal ground clearance.
• Reliable Support: Mechanics often lift using the pinch seam, risking your Sprinter’s structural health. These rock sliders side steps counter that risk. Reinforced to bear your van’s weight, they prioritize safety and longevity.
• Seamless Integration: Coupled with our esteemed IBEX side ladder, these sliders act as an intuitive first step. Moreover, with a notable 9-inch descent from the sliding doorstep, accessibility becomes second nature.

APEX Series Quality

Built to Endure

At Backland, durability and reliability are at the core of everything we build. That’s why the brackets on our APEX Series Rock Sliders are crafted from high-grade stainless steel—chosen specifically for its superior resistance to rust and corrosion.

Designed to handle constant exposure to water, mud, and road salt, these brackets outperform mild steel alternatives by standing up to the elements with minimal maintenance. The result? Long-lasting strength and security you can count on, mile after mile.

For Sprinter enthusiasts with a pinch seam-mounted ladder or black/grey water tank drain, we've tailored a more compact Rock Slider variant. Click here for more information.

Every journey, whether into the wilderness or through urban terrains, warrants protection. These Side Steps, meticulously handcrafted in Alberta, Canada, ship within 3-5 business days, bringing resilience to your Sprinter's doorstep.

INDY Protective Coating

Our steps are covered with INDY protective coating. INDY offers ultimate durability and rust protection, as well as exceptional non-slip safety—even when covered with snow. INDY Coating is a polyurea-based product made in Texas and exclusively available in Western Canada. It features a beautiful, even texture that maintains its fresh appearance for years, unlike other textured polyurethane coatings.