running boards

Bud · 12-04-2006, 11:09 AM

Does anybody have any feedback on the use of running boards that fit flush to the body vs tubular step bars?

TheMaster · 12-04-2006, 11:52 AM

Toyota sells a set that is a few millimeters from touching the body. The problem with running boards is that it will trap salt between the gaps if you are in snow country. This is not the case with nerf bars. If you are adventurous, you can modify the mounts to eliminate the space. A tight fit may be detrimental to your rocker panel. It may cut into your rocker panel over time hence the tolerance is needed.

texastaco · 02-22-2007, 08:50 PM

I have n-Fab bars on my 07' andam very pleased. Check them out on my truck (Texastaco). and no, i am a commercial contracor, nit a supplier or truck accessory supplier!

Ldytaco05 · 02-23-2007, 07:50 PM

mine came with the purchase

novella · 08-07-2007, 04:19 PM

I just installed Factory running boards on my 2007 Tacoma. The part number for the ones I installed is PT212-35053. I also installed doorsill protectors at the same time, part number PT747-35051. Both these items are available from www.toyota-parts-dealer.com located in Virginia. They price the running boards for $247 and the doorsill protectors for $20. My Tacome X-cab was predrilled for the running boards which are held on by 6 bolts. These predrilled holes had plastic inserts to protect the holes. This installation took about twenty minutes. The doorsill protectors took longer because of sill cleaning necessary before installing the self adhesive doorsill protectors. I bought the black aluminum running boards instead of the tube type because I liked the look better, a matter of opinion. My truck is a basic Tacoma X-cab with only Option A.

bradn88 · 09-13-2007, 01:18 PM

do these stick out far enough to prevent door dings? also, is it made of that hard plastic material, similar to the bedliner?

novella · 09-13-2007, 05:47 PM

They do stick out enough to help prevent door dings. They seem to be made of coated aluminum.

bradn88 · 09-13-2007, 06:09 PM

i think what you have is different from that part number - i believe the ones i'm talking about are made out of a bedliner type hard plastic material.

lsocoee · 09-14-2007, 10:50 AM

I also have the stock running boards. They stop most door dings but not all! Some large vehicles have doors that bulge at the top that makes it defeat the boards. Still...it is better than nothing.

Also, there is a rubber flap that is used between the board and the truck body. I think this just makes it look cleaner.

bradn88 · 09-14-2007, 10:58 AM

so are the stock ones from toyota aluminum or hard plastic?

lsocoee · 09-14-2007, 11:10 AM

They're aluminum with some plastic caps on them. I'll have to check on the actual mounting hardware.

12-04-2006, 11:09 AM	#1
Bud Junior Member Joined: Oct 2006, #51 Posts: 12	running boards Does anybody have any feedback on the use of running boards that fit flush to the body vs tubular step bars? __________________ Bud - TACO Bus

12-04-2006, 11:52 AM	#2
TheMaster Member Dismemberer Joined: Oct 2006, #112 Location: Land of No Specific Enemy Gender: Male Posts: 2,903 2007 DC TRD Sport 2007 Double Cab Automatic Its a Toyota ;-) Bug shield, window visors, skid plate, rust proofing, tonneau cover, paint & upholstery protection, side step bars, navigation system.	Toyota sells a set that is a few millimeters from touching the body. The problem with running boards is that it will trap salt between the gaps if you are in snow country. This is not the case with nerf bars. If you are adventurous, you can modify the mounts to eliminate the space. A tight fit may be detrimental to your rocker panel. It may cut into your rocker panel over time hence the tolerance is needed. __________________ "My honour is more valuable than my commission".

02-23-2007, 07:50 PM	#4
Ldytaco05 it's all about me Joined: Sep 2006, #46 Location: Orlando, Fl. Posts: 1,176	mine came with the purchase __________________ Ldytaco05

08-07-2007, 04:19 PM	#5
novella Junior Member Joined: May 2007, #1579 Location: Kingsport, Tennessee Posts: 19	Running Boards I just installed Factory running boards on my 2007 Tacoma. The part number for the ones I installed is PT212-35053. I also installed doorsill protectors at the same time, part number PT747-35051. Both these items are available from www.toyota-parts-dealer.com located in Virginia. They price the running boards for $247 and the doorsill protectors for $20. My Tacome X-cab was predrilled for the running boards which are held on by 6 bolts. These predrilled holes had plastic inserts to protect the holes. This installation took about twenty minutes. The doorsill protectors took longer because of sill cleaning necessary before installing the self adhesive doorsill protectors. I bought the black aluminum running boards instead of the tube type because I liked the look better, a matter of opinion. My truck is a basic Tacoma X-cab with only Option A.

09-13-2007, 05:47 PM	#7
novella Junior Member Joined: May 2007, #1579 Location: Kingsport, Tennessee Posts: 19	Running Boards They do stick out enough to help prevent door dings. They seem to be made of coated aluminum.

02-22-2007, 08:50 PM	#3
texastaco Junior Member Joined: Feb 2007, #921 Location: houston Posts: 21	I have n-Fab bars on my 07' andam very pleased. Check them out on my truck (Texastaco). and no, i am a commercial contracor, nit a supplier or truck accessory supplier!

09-13-2007, 01:18 PM	#6
bradn88 Junior Member Joined: Jul 2007, #2214 Posts: 13	do these stick out far enough to prevent door dings? also, is it made of that hard plastic material, similar to the bedliner?

09-13-2007, 06:09 PM	#8
bradn88 Junior Member Joined: Jul 2007, #2214 Posts: 13	i think what you have is different from that part number - i believe the ones i'm talking about are made out of a bedliner type hard plastic material.

09-14-2007, 10:50 AM	#9
lsocoee Like my shive haircut? Joined: Feb 2007, #872 Location: Metairie, LA Gender: Dude Posts: 6,010 2007 PreRunner SR5 Double Cab Long B 2007 Double Cab Automatic V-6 Bed mat, URD CAI, URD MAF Calibrator, C2C Hood Struts, Wet Okole Seat Covers, Pop-n-Lok, Wet Okole Underwear	I also have the stock running boards. They stop most door dings but not all! Some large vehicles have doors that bulge at the top that makes it defeat the boards. Still...it is better than nothing. Also, there is a rubber flap that is used between the board and the truck body. I think this just makes it look cleaner. __________________ Tacoma World: One big happily dysfunctional family.

09-14-2007, 10:58 AM	#10
bradn88 Junior Member Joined: Jul 2007, #2214 Posts: 13	so are the stock ones from toyota aluminum or hard plastic?

09-14-2007, 11:10 AM	#11
lsocoee Like my shive haircut? Joined: Feb 2007, #872 Location: Metairie, LA Gender: Dude Posts: 6,010 2007 PreRunner SR5 Double Cab Long B 2007 Double Cab Automatic V-6 Bed mat, URD CAI, URD MAF Calibrator, C2C Hood Struts, Wet Okole Seat Covers, Pop-n-Lok, Wet Okole Underwear	They're aluminum with some plastic caps on them. I'll have to check on the actual mounting hardware. __________________ Tacoma World: One big happily dysfunctional family.

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