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opinions on side steps?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jillryan, Oct 5, 2011.

  1. Oct 5, 2011 at 6:26 PM
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    jillryan

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    Hey
    I'm wanting to put side steps on my truck..Wondering what kind and style you guys think I should buy..Also any other ideas of what I should add on my truck..Thanks heres some pics,,last pic is before new rims/tires but with levelling kit

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  2. Oct 5, 2011 at 7:39 PM
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    Good looking truck. If I were going to put side steps on my truck I would go with something like N-Fabs or Smittybuilt. Something along those lines.
     
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  3. Oct 5, 2011 at 8:32 PM
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    I would seriously consider rock sliders with an integrated step instead of just steps or nerf bars. They will be much stronger and really protect the rocker panels from damage.

    I have not yet taken the plunge on them myself but when I do it will be a set of weld-on rock sliders. I would not have suffered nearly as much body damage as I did during my "incident" last Thanksgiving if I had them.
     
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  4. Oct 5, 2011 at 8:36 PM
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    georgeandkanoa

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    georgeandkanoa the point is simply this

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    sliders
     
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  5. Oct 5, 2011 at 8:40 PM
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    BAMFTACO

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    BAMFTACO Another day another beer

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    Better investment with sliders they protect your truck and you can use them as steps
     
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  6. Oct 5, 2011 at 8:45 PM
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    sliders
     
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  7. Oct 5, 2011 at 8:49 PM
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    How much do you want to spend? How are you gonna use the truck? Serious off-road or just driving around town? There are so many options...
     
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  8. Oct 5, 2011 at 8:54 PM
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    I have Westin steps on my Access Cab and love them. Easy to put on and good looking. Also got them from Amazon with free shipping
     
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  9. Oct 5, 2011 at 8:55 PM
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    Leggo slow is smooth, and smooth is fast.

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    I have no need for sliders so Westin makes these boards. They are the best I have seen in running boards. I have a disability so these help me big time getting in the truck.
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  10. Oct 5, 2011 at 9:02 PM
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  11. Oct 5, 2011 at 9:06 PM
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    Tinted windows, Bug deflector, Rain guards, Bed mat, Rear leaf TSB, Bilsteins front & rear (front set @ 1.75), 16x8 chrome Helo wheels, Toyo open country AT P265/75/R16 tires. CBI bolt on sliders. BSP color matched M1 Satoshi grill. BHLM. UWS low profile black powder coat crosover truckbox. Pioneer DVD/CD head unit - 4 channel amp - front mids & highs - 8" sub box.
    Double post.....ooops!!
     
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  12. Oct 5, 2011 at 9:09 PM
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    I had Toyota side steps on my truck when I bought it..I took them off and sold them. Looks cleaner without the steps.
     
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