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Running Boards/Nerf Bars

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by topknot44, Feb 10, 2016.

  1. Feb 10, 2016 at 8:39 AM
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    topknot44

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    I just purchased a 2016 Tacoma Double Cab and would like to add some running boards.

    Do you have some suggestions on what you liked and disliked?

    Thank you.
     
  2. Feb 10, 2016 at 9:12 AM
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  3. Feb 10, 2016 at 9:20 AM
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    Check options at Westin and Smittybuilt.
    There will be many opinions. In the end look at the options and decide what works for you. I like my Westin tube style, but never use them. My wife does, and when my kids were smaller they did. For me it is now more in the way than helping me. Just something to keep in mind.
     
  4. Feb 10, 2016 at 9:21 AM
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  5. Feb 10, 2016 at 9:23 AM
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    How many inch should you recommend?
     
  6. Feb 10, 2016 at 9:26 AM
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    TacoBella

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    I use 6" ProZ nerf bars. That's enough to eliminate door dings and use the step to caen the roof.
    If I could have purchased 7" I would have.

    20160208_164551_HDR.jpg
     
  7. Feb 10, 2016 at 9:29 AM
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  8. Feb 10, 2016 at 9:30 AM
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  9. Feb 10, 2016 at 9:34 AM
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  10. Feb 11, 2016 at 8:36 AM
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  11. Feb 11, 2016 at 9:55 AM
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    5" lund nerfs come out to 124.00 shipped after 50.00 rebate and call or chat for extra 10% off. Autoanything.com
    • Lund 5" Oval Nerf Bars
    • Color/StyleBlack/Curved
    • Vehicle2015 Toyota Tacoma
    • SubmodelDouble cab
    • AutoAnything SKU3965137
    • Part Number23884295
     
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  12. Feb 11, 2016 at 10:56 AM
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    very pleased with my 3" N-Fabs:

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  13. Feb 11, 2016 at 3:32 PM
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    What website?
     
  14. Feb 11, 2016 at 3:56 PM
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    Yeah, not sure if I want to add bars/steps/nerfs/tubes to my 3rd gen. Had a set of 4" tubes on my 1st gen and never really used them as steps, except to wash top of cab or when fooling with rooftop racks. But they were really good at smearing mud and water on your pants when entering/exiting truck, especially on rainy days.

    I also don't understand why people on this forum think they prevent door dings. You can look at the sides of my 1st gen and see LOTS of door dings despite having tubes for the past 15 years. Seems other driver's doors just don't line up properly with the tubes.

    But I do like the look of them hiding the rails underneath and the idea of sliders preventing damage to rocker panels.
     
  15. Feb 11, 2016 at 4:36 PM
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    I just need it for my son. Doesn't bother me getting in and out. Plus it would look better covering up underneath sides. My wife has 16' Highlander with oem running boatds and it doesn't get dirty. I want running boards and the Iboards look nice.
     
  16. Feb 11, 2016 at 5:11 PM
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  17. Feb 11, 2016 at 5:17 PM
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    I'm.geting these. Thank you
     
  18. Feb 11, 2016 at 6:20 PM
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  19. Feb 11, 2016 at 8:13 PM
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    Clazzio's, N-FAb w2w nerf bars, oem tonneau, JBL, custom bedside decals, led interiors, mudguards, exhaust tip, bed mat, mud guards, all weather liners
    3" N-FABS!

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  20. Feb 12, 2016 at 5:25 AM
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    Can't afford it. I'm looking to get wheels and full front grill and those LED bulbs
     
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