just bought a tacoma..whats the best running board for my tacoma?

blktacoma · 07-04-2008, 04:14 AM

I have a 05 Tacoma prerunnner Dbl Cab TRD Sport and I am looking for a running board.. Ive seen some chrome ones around that I like, but don't know which one is good.. I want the chome ones with no name on it...Is there a specific brand thats good? I seen some running boards on Ebay and the Nerf step looks nice..what do you guys think? this is my first truck and Im new to this....

Addicted · 07-04-2008, 06:54 AM

I've been looking and so far I like the look of the All Pro
http://allprooffroad.com/index.php?o...ask=view&id=69

I still have some research to do though.

wormhole7 · 07-04-2008, 07:08 AM

I like the rock gaurds. Not only good looking, but multi functional.
May get some down the road.

Imrubicon · 07-04-2008, 07:26 AM

If you are doing any reall offroading then the armor pays for itself.
My wrangler had armor almost under the whole underside and whe nI traded for the Tacoma I removed the dinged up armor and the jeep still looked good after many hard miles.

WilsonTheDog · 07-04-2008, 07:53 AM

Yeah, you need to decide whether you'll be going off road or not. For steps, I'd get the N-Fab's. For armor, I'd get the All Pro's. I have Westin nerfs but I will eventually be replacing them with N-Fabs.

blktacoma · 07-04-2008, 02:05 PM

its not for offroad, daily drive only

WilsonTheDog · 07-04-2008, 03:48 PM

Go with the N-Fabs: http://www.n-fab.com/

CornDog · 07-04-2008, 05:09 PM

yeah i agree go with nfab. ive had mine for several months and they stand up to everything ive put out. ive high centered several times on them and they havent flexed or bent or nething. i believe they are for mainly normal use but the occasional offroader wouldnt be dissappointed.

t-frax · 07-04-2008, 08:23 PM

i've been considering n-fabs too or the go rhino dominator II. i heard they mount differently than other nerf steps and running boards. I heard they mount right under the door instead of onto the frame...anyone know if thise is true?

CornDog · 07-04-2008, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by t-frax

i've been considering n-fabs too or the go rhino dominator II. i heard they mount differently than other nerf steps and running boards. I heard they mount right under the door instead of onto the frame...anyone know if thise is true?

Oh yeah. totally true. there are holes already there. they have little plastic covers on them and are actually hard to find sometimes because they got put on b4 paint so the threads wouldnt get messed up. but when i mounted my nfabs i jumper on the step and they dont flex hardly at all. i had some westins on this truck b4 i got the nfabs and the westins actually moved more.

007Tacoma · 07-04-2008, 09:31 PM

Welcome to TW! Can't help you much on the running boards, but I can tell ya that you chose wisely on the truck!

t-frax · 07-04-2008, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CornDog

Oh yeah. totally true. there are holes already there. they have little plastic covers on them and are actually hard to find sometimes because they got put on b4 paint so the threads wouldnt get messed up. but when i mounted my nfabs i jumper on the step and they dont flex hardly at all. i had some westins on this truck b4 i got the nfabs and the westins actually moved more.

thanks for the info. i gotta check it out under my door frame. i was just worried on how sturdy it would hold the steps mounted there as opposed to the frame. I was more afraid of it bending under the cab itself somehow. but then again you tested it. so i'll go with the experience.

CornDog · 07-05-2008, 02:12 PM

yeah they def. been trail tested. ive also got some of those "fluffy" friends and they USE them every time they hop in the truck. im more afraid of them breaking the Oh Crap handle than the steps...... if you are able to bend or break um u prolly in some serious stuff.

07-04-2008, 04:14 AM	#1
blktacoma Junior Member Joined: Jul 2008, #7731 Location: san francisco Posts: 3	just bought a tacoma..whats the best running board for my tacoma? I have a 05 Tacoma prerunnner Dbl Cab TRD Sport and I am looking for a running board.. Ive seen some chrome ones around that I like, but don't know which one is good.. I want the chome ones with no name on it...Is there a specific brand thats good? I seen some running boards on Ebay and the Nerf step looks nice..what do you guys think? this is my first truck and Im new to this....

07-04-2008, 07:08 AM	#3
wormhole7 Senior Member Joined: May 2007, #1636 Location: Lake Dallas, Tx Gender: Male Posts: 276 TSS 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Leather, Suspension TSB, 1.25in.spacers,Eaton Posi LSD,Grillcraft Black Mesh Grills,Aires Bull Bar,Black Low Profile Narrow Toybox,Black Headlight Mod,Black Tail lights ,USA Spec,Ipod, PopnLock,Bed Mat,Bug Sheild,Vent Visors, Weathertec Liners,Radar,Nuvi 760,Dog Ramp,Convex Mirrors, Roof Rack, Tint, Borla exhaust, Borla Intake, OBX pedals, Home Link Auto Dimming Mirror with remote, 20" Factory Wheels, Factory Tube Steps	I like the rock gaurds. Not only good looking, but multi functional. May get some down the road. __________________ (Mark) Silver 06 TSS Dbl cab long bed. Prerunner 4.0L V6, tow. http://www.wormhole7.com/taco.html

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t-frax Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7091 Location: Southern California Posts: 142 08 PreRUNNER TRD Sports Pkg, Black 2008 Double Cab Automatic V6 4Liter Pop&Lock, Bakflip, spare tire lock, folding hitch step, more to come hopefully	i've been considering n-fabs too or the go rhino dominator II. i heard they mount differently than other nerf steps and running boards. I heard they mount right under the door instead of onto the frame...anyone know if thise is true? __________________ T-FraX 2008 Tacoma Sport Pkg Double Cab, black ext. grey int., bakflip, pop&lock

07-04-2008, 09:31 PM	#11
007Tacoma Moderator; TW Moderator Joined: Jan 2007, #643 Location: San Antonio, Texas Age: 27 Gender: Guy Posts: 5,602 08 PreRunner SR5 DoubleCab LongBed BSP 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L TacomaWorld.com Sticker, URD True Cold Air Intake, Debadged, Blackened Headlight Mod, 30% Window Tint, Access LE Tonneau, Bed Mat, OEM Daytime Running Lights + On/Off Switch, Fogs-On-Anytime Mod, Alternating Turn-Signal Mod, Canvas Seat Covers, Pioneer Stereo, iPod Connection, PAC steering wheel remote, Homemade Bike Rack (4 bikes), Firestone Destination ATs 265/75R16, TRD Suspension Upgrade	Welcome to TW! Can't help you much on the running boards, but I can tell ya that you chose wisely on the truck! __________________ If you have a question, ask... Don't spread rumors without knowing the facts. My responsibility on this forum is to the members and the integrity of this forum.

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07-04-2008, 06:54 AM	#2
Addicted Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7476 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 197 07 DC 4x4 - TRD Off Road - Black 2007 Double Cab Automatic	I've been looking and so far I like the look of the All Pro http://allprooffroad.com/index.php?o...ask=view&id=69 I still have some research to do though.

07-04-2008, 07:26 AM	#4
Imrubicon Wife thinks I am done Modding truck $Army: Crash rescue\Medivac$ Joined: Jun 2008, #7442 Location: Texas Age: 47 Posts: 162 08 Access 4X4 SR5 2008 Access Cab Manual 4 Shhh! the wife thinks I dont do mods on trucks anymore	If you are doing any reall offroading then the armor pays for itself. My wrangler had armor almost under the whole underside and whe nI traded for the Tacoma I removed the dinged up armor and the jeep still looked good after many hard miles.

07-04-2008, 07:53 AM	#5
WilsonTheDog has a large weenus Joined: Nov 2007, #3496 Location: Murrells Inlet SC Gender: Male Posts: 1,482 07 Prerunner SR5 DC/SB V6 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Magnaflow 12576 muffler & chrome tip, Westin step bars, Firestone Destination A/T 265/75/16, stubbie antenna, 27% tint, Pop N Lock, Valeo Ultimate wipers, AFE filter, bed mat, Husky liners	Yeah, you need to decide whether you'll be going off road or not. For steps, I'd get the N-Fab's. For armor, I'd get the All Pro's. I have Westin nerfs but I will eventually be replacing them with N-Fabs.

07-04-2008, 02:05 PM	#6
blktacoma Junior Member Joined: Jul 2008, #7731 Location: san francisco Posts: 3	its not for offroad, daily drive only

07-04-2008, 03:48 PM	#7
WilsonTheDog has a large weenus Joined: Nov 2007, #3496 Location: Murrells Inlet SC Gender: Male Posts: 1,482 07 Prerunner SR5 DC/SB V6 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Magnaflow 12576 muffler & chrome tip, Westin step bars, Firestone Destination A/T 265/75/16, stubbie antenna, 27% tint, Pop N Lock, Valeo Ultimate wipers, AFE filter, bed mat, Husky liners	Go with the N-Fabs: http://www.n-fab.com/

07-04-2008, 05:09 PM	#8
CornDog Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #2927 Location: Gallant, Alabama Age: 21 Posts: 145 2007 SpeedWay Blue Double Cab Tacoma 2007 Double Cab Manual 4.0 v6 12000 lb Milemarker Winch Warn Trans4mer Grille Guard Gear Motorsports Wheels, Pioneer Head Unit w Ipod Interface, 2 Diamond D3 10's in custom box, UWS black tool box. N-fab stepbars, 15% tint, bug deflector,ventvisors, K&N Series 77 Cold air Intake, Hi lift jack mounted, 4D-LED maglite mounted, Lund Grill Screen	yeah i agree go with nfab. ive had mine for several months and they stand up to everything ive put out. ive high centered several times on them and they havent flexed or bent or nething. i believe they are for mainly normal use but the occasional offroader wouldnt be dissappointed.

07-05-2008, 02:12 PM	#13
CornDog Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #2927 Location: Gallant, Alabama Age: 21 Posts: 145 2007 SpeedWay Blue Double Cab Tacoma 2007 Double Cab Manual 4.0 v6 12000 lb Milemarker Winch Warn Trans4mer Grille Guard Gear Motorsports Wheels, Pioneer Head Unit w Ipod Interface, 2 Diamond D3 10's in custom box, UWS black tool box. N-fab stepbars, 15% tint, bug deflector,ventvisors, K&N Series 77 Cold air Intake, Hi lift jack mounted, 4D-LED maglite mounted, Lund Grill Screen	yeah they def. been trail tested. ive also got some of those "fluffy" friends and they USE them every time they hop in the truck. im more afraid of them breaking the Oh Crap handle than the steps...... if you are able to bend or break um u prolly in some serious stuff.

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