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What are good looking side steps?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by BLK2012, Feb 19, 2013.

  1. Feb 19, 2013 at 6:50 PM
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    BLK2012

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    Starting to look into side steps for my 2012 double cab. Any recommendation or product to stay away from?
     
  2. Feb 19, 2013 at 6:52 PM
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    redtacoma88

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    If your planning on doing any offroading, take a look at Rock sliders. But otherwise I like N-Fab bars
     
  3. Feb 19, 2013 at 6:53 PM
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    BLK2012

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    Very little off roading
     
  4. Feb 19, 2013 at 6:54 PM
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    Pugga

    Pugga Pasti-Dip Free 1983 - 2015... It was a good run

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    BAMF rock sliders with filler plates :D
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    Will take the abuse of off roading but still function as steps.
     
  5. Feb 19, 2013 at 7:19 PM
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    krob32

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    I went with nFab before sliders. They look good and help the vertically challenged, but offer no protection for your truck.
     
  6. Feb 19, 2013 at 7:39 PM
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    cintocrunch

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    I like the factory steps but they are not sliders by any means. Just look good and give short people some help getting in.

    ImageUploadedByTapatalk HD1361331514.443600.jpg
     
  7. Feb 19, 2013 at 7:40 PM
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    OZ-T

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    Avid bolt ons
     
  8. Feb 19, 2013 at 7:57 PM
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    BLK2012

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    These are factory from Toyota? I've never seen these. Any links to get a better look?
     
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    Access Literider Tonneau, GO RHINO Dominator II side steps
    I just put GO RHINO Dominator II's on my '13. They had removable cleats which I plan to take off and spray with bed liner and add some sand for grit.
     
  10. Feb 19, 2013 at 8:07 PM
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    taco084gb

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    Ya those should be the faactory ones like I have but I have made my own metal sliders under mine now.
    Here is a picture of mine.
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    zynu5ahy_7a3a9677771cfb5f531ef2e4eb909934add13a16.jpg Avid off road bolt ons. Even the wife is happy with them.
     
  14. Feb 20, 2013 at 7:33 AM
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    A little of this and a little of that.
    OEM running boards. IMO they look good, provide a place to step, & protect truck.
     
  15. Feb 20, 2013 at 7:53 AM
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    mach1man001

    mach1man001 eh whatever

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    So far it seems everybody is right. I have to agree with Pugga though. For just about the same money as a set of steps you can get the BAMF sliders right now because he's doing a 30% off sale and get the fill plates. It never hurts to be really protected, all it takes is one log or rock on one of his few offroading trips to ruin the rocker panels. Just my 2c's.
     
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    Any pics of these and where do you order from?
     
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    I like my powder coated ones from the factory....

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    dboz

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    Access Literider Tonneau, GO RHINO Dominator II side steps

    Those are nice but they still sit up high, I needed the drop downs for my little kids. Also, I just priced them and came out to about $450.
     
  20. Feb 20, 2013 at 4:05 PM
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    BLK2012

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    I really like these
     

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