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New Running Boards!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by calaniz0312, May 23, 2010.

  1. May 23, 2010 at 2:35 PM
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    calaniz0312

    calaniz0312 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Check out the new running boards I got from one of our fellow TW members. I just installed them.

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  2. May 23, 2010 at 2:44 PM
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    calaniz0312

    calaniz0312 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Awesome right?
     
  3. May 23, 2010 at 2:45 PM
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    MxRacer190

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    Not much of a running board fan. but looks aight.
     
  4. May 23, 2010 at 2:49 PM
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    Brad30110

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    I like it! I need a set!
     
  5. May 23, 2010 at 4:03 PM
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    looks awesome
     
  6. May 23, 2010 at 4:23 PM
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    Krazie Sj

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    Those are more tube steps instead of running boards. I like actual running boards myself, but so long as you like it that's what matters.
     
  7. Jun 16, 2010 at 12:04 AM
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    it27

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    was it hard to self install these running boards?
     
  8. Jun 16, 2010 at 4:38 AM
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    kramer2k

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    What is the brand? These look like exactly what I'm looking for. I'd like something like the OEM boards, but in black like yours.
     
  9. Jun 16, 2010 at 4:42 AM
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    kris77

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    AeroCooper

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    I agree, they look more like tube steps than running boards, but I personally prefer tube steps. Running boards are for old men. Looks good. They look very much like Westins. :thumbsup:
     
  11. Jun 16, 2010 at 5:11 AM
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    396tears

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    looks like mine

    mine are chrome from UCI

    and they are not just for old men
     
  12. Jun 16, 2010 at 6:31 AM
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    I like em!

    Just installed some Black N-Fab nerf bars/tube steps last week myself! Still haven't gotten around to taking any pictures though.
     
  13. Jun 16, 2010 at 6:43 AM
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  14. Jun 16, 2010 at 7:33 AM
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    That looks to be the ones. Upon closer inspection it looks like the ends are plastic caps? Can't quite tell. If so, I'd like to keep looking.

    My neighbor recently put some 5" nerf bars on his Sierra that look almost identical to these, but the improvement is that the ends are welded metal. The welds are nice and it gives a nice, complete, clean look to the bars. I'll need to ask him again what brand he has.
     
  15. Jun 16, 2010 at 7:36 AM
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    Very easy install! Took about 30 min.
     
  16. Jun 16, 2010 at 7:42 AM
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    These are the Black Ionic Railway Running boards. The links posted above are accurate.
     
  17. Jun 16, 2010 at 8:05 AM
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    I only have them for rocks, shopping carts, car doors and so I can snicker when I see chipped sides on other trucks.
     
  18. Jun 16, 2010 at 9:06 AM
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    If you find out let us know. Pictures would be great if you can.
     
  19. Jun 16, 2010 at 9:11 AM
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  20. Jun 16, 2010 at 9:21 AM
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    calaniz0312

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    No plastic caps on the ends. It's all one piece.
     

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