Electric Side Steps with LED Light Strips for Ineos Grenadier Station Wagon

The elevated ground clearance of the INEOS Grenadier Station Wagon creates a high entry step for cab access, while fixed exterior running boards can reduce off-road breakover clearance. These motorized side steps deploy automatically when any door opens to provide a stable intermediate step, then retract flush below the rocker panels when doors close to maintain original factory ground clearance.

WHY THIS UPGRADE MATTERS

Door-Activated Deployment: Step panels extend downward automatically upon door opening to lower cab stepover height, retracting flush beneath rocker sills once doors close.

Three-Bracket Load Architecture: Uses three carbon structural steel brackets per side to anchor each extruded aluminum board, eliminating mid-span deflection and preventing motor binding under load.

Isolated Electrical Architecture: Reads door trigger signals directly through the factory driver-side OBD port and draws power via an isolated footrest circuit, bypassing vehicle main ECU modules.

IP67 Sealed Drive Units: Twin high-torque electric drive motors feature an IP67 dust and water ingress rating to operate in trail environments.

Specifications

Product Type: Motorized deployable side steps

Step Panel Material: Extruded aluminum alloy with oxidized knurled texture

Bracket Material: Carbon structural steel

Bracket Finish: Matte black powder coat

Mounting Type: Chassis frame bolt-on (3 brackets per side)

Warranty: 1 Year

Compatibility: INEOS Grenadier Station Wagon (2023–2026)

Installation & Compatibility Notes

Mounting brackets attach directly to factory chassis frame holes using the supplied T-bolts and M10 flange nuts, requiring zero body welding, drilling, or panel cutting. The wiring harness routes through existing chassis access ports, sealed with the supplied silicone gel. Signal communication connects to the factory OBD port behind the driver-side triangular trim panel, while power leads connect inside the driver-side rest pedal compartment.

Professional installation is recommended for electrical harness routing and motor alignment.

This system is engineered specifically for the INEOS Grenadier Station Wagon (2023–2026). Confirm Station Wagon or Quartermaster fitment before ordering if your vehicle configuration is not listed on this page.

Install Difficulty: 3/5

Estimated Install Time: 2–3 hours

What is Included

• 2x Extruded aluminum alloy step panels

• 6x Heavy-duty steel mounting brackets (3 per side)

• 2x IP67 sealed electric drive motors

• 1x Standalone ECU control module

• 1x Main wiring harness

• 1x OBD terminal signal line

• 1x Inline fused power cable

• 1x Fastener hardware kit (M10 flange nuts and T-bolts)

• 1x Waterproof silicone sealing gel

• 1x Installation manual

Product FAQ

Q: Why does this running board design use three brackets per side instead of two?

Three carbon structural steel brackets per side distribute occupant weight evenly across the full length of the aluminum step panel. This structure eliminates center deflection, prevents aluminum flexing under load, and prevents alignment binding on the electric drive motors.

Q: Does installation require drilling into the chassis frame?

The mounting brackets use existing vehicle mounting locations and supplied T-bolts with M10 flange nuts, requiring zero frame cutting, drilling, or body alterations.

Q: Can the optional RGB LED strip lighting be adjusted or turned off?

Lighting modes are controlled through the SmartCtr companion application on iOS and Android devices. The app interface allows color adjustment via a digital palette wheel, brightness control, and toggling between static and gradient breathing modes.

Q: How is reverse door synchronization resolved if the rear door acts opposite to the front door?

This condition results from motor harness polarity matching. Swap the left and right motor harness connections so the front door cycle reverses, then open the companion mobile app to calibrate the right motor travel stroke to restore correct deployment logic.

Q: Does this kit fit the INEOS Grenadier Quartermaster?

This system is dimensioned and mapped for the INEOS Grenadier Station Wagon. Bracket spacing, harness lengths, and chassis mounting holes on the Quartermaster pickup differ. Confirm Station Wagon or Quartermaster fitment before ordering if your vehicle configuration is not listed on this page.