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N-Fab's, Go Rhino's, RBP's or Smittybuilt?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Shades_Of_Red, Nov 17, 2009.

  1. Nov 17, 2009 at 5:12 PM
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    Shades_Of_Red

    Shades_Of_Red [OP] Well-Known Member

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    A few.
    What is wrong with the Smittybuilt brand of Nerf Steps. The ones that look identical to the other brands? I see a lot of talk about the N-Fabs etc. but nearly nothing about the Smittybuilt's. I ask because I can purchase the Smitty's for the best price of the bunch.
     
  2. Nov 17, 2009 at 8:46 PM
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    dktaco

    dktaco Yes MAObama is a joke!

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    Absolutely nothing...N-fab is all about the name. I have Dee-Zee tube steps are a fraction of what Aries go fo.
     
  3. Nov 17, 2009 at 8:49 PM
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    dylandercole

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    whatever you do dont get go rhino
    teeerrrriiiible customer service
     
  4. Nov 18, 2009 at 5:26 AM
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    Razorecko

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    I like my rpb's. The step pattern is solid for your feet so you wont have to worry about slipping
     
  5. Nov 18, 2009 at 5:33 AM
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    311offroad

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    i did like the go rhino, if i got steps i was going to go with those... sucks bout they're customer service tho. guess i woud have to go another route
     
  6. Nov 18, 2009 at 5:35 AM
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    Rudbwoy7s

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    I think Avid sells the same steps, good price too.
     
  7. Nov 18, 2009 at 2:03 PM
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    Shades_Of_Red

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    A few.
    I remember reading on the forum somewhere that N-Fab actually makes and sells the same bars under the Smittybuilt name or vice-versa. I don't know if it's true.
     
  8. Nov 18, 2009 at 2:05 PM
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    Rtrn2taco

    Rtrn2taco Nostalgia...

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    I know n-fab makes them for Go rhino, per woman at n-fab.
     
  9. Jan 24, 2010 at 8:27 PM
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    HARDSHELLTACO

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    FYI You can get the smittybuilt nerf bars @ autoanything shipped for 250 bucks with no shipping right now. Anyone have any reason not to buy these.
     
  10. Jan 24, 2010 at 8:39 PM
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    i got the smittybuilts at 4wp for 200 and w/ tax around 225
     
  11. Jan 24, 2010 at 8:54 PM
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    smittybuilts r just the name thats what i have and on the step it says n-fab they are cheaper and the same thing
     
  12. Jan 25, 2010 at 9:28 AM
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    mws4ua

    mws4ua I'll try being nicer if you try being smarter.

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    Have pictures of the Smittybuilt's that you're considering?
     
  13. Jan 25, 2010 at 9:39 AM
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    OH-MAN

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    I have the smittys and they are N-Fabs.
    Says so on the step.

    I would get avid to make some sliders next time around.
     
  14. Jan 25, 2010 at 9:43 AM
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    Kyouto42

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    tube steps confuse me when I go to get out of a truck. I feel like an idiot cause I can't get out all nimbly like I always do... :D
     
  15. Jan 25, 2010 at 5:15 PM
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    skistoy

    skistoy Make mine a Double!

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