US Patent 11584301 Frame-mounted kickout step for vehicles

A vehicle kickout step is adapted to affix to a box frame of a vehicle and provide a step for users to enter the vehicle. This step may be bolted to the box frame, requiring no cutting, welding, or other permanent modification of the vehicle. Additionally, the step does not regress below the box frame, ensuring that use of the kickout step does not adversely affect the ground clearance of the vehicle. Further, the steps may serve the additional function of a rock slider, giving the body of the vehicle some measure of protection from loose or rigid obstacles when off-roading.