LivingStep(TM) Introduces Breakthrough Tailgate Stepping System

Following the successful introduction of the LivingStep(TM) at SEMA 2008 in Las Vegas, pre-ordering is under way and volume production has begun. LivingStep(TM), patented in 2002, is an invention from Tom Livingston, an entrepreneur/contractor out of Pennsylvania.

The LivingStep(TM) was truly born of necessity. Livingston found that as the years went by, he was having greater difficulty getting his tools out of his truck bed. He started searching for solutions in the marketplace, but found none that were durable or safe enough for daily use. Livingston began to work on his own design to solve his problem. A prototype was built and put into service on his work truck. As soon as Livingston realized that his design was able to exceed his needs he sought Patent protection and was granted 2 full patents.

Livingston’s stepping system has proven to be a multifunctional, innovative breakthrough. Durable, yet simple, the LivingStep(TM) is constructed to automotive industry standards. The success at SEMA 2008, a trade showcase to over 125,000 industry professionals, pressed Livingston and his investment group to begin the official production process. One of the most praised features of the LivingStep(TM) is its ability to provide more than one purpose such as a bed extender, and an additional seat for sitting, using the tailgate as a backrest.

The LivingStep(TM) offers two model types, the TGS-12 Drop-In Model, and the TGS-11 Surface Mount Model. The most prominent feature of the LivingStep(TM) is the single moving part, a hardened, stainless steel hinge that withstands the elements of sand, ice and snow. Both model types are constructed of steel, e-coated and powder-coated for durability and longevity. On the TGS-11 Surface Mount Model, the step is cradled in a non-slip, high-density polyethylene mold that features two cup holders. Both models are designed to lie flush with the tailgate, and distribute weight equally from side to side.