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Poll: OEM step bars vs. NFab???

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Lunercrab, Mar 8, 2010.

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OEM step bars or Black NFabs?

Poll closed Apr 7, 2010.
  1. OEM step bars

    11 vote(s)
    13.3%
  2. Black NFabs step bars

    72 vote(s)
    86.7%
  1. Mar 8, 2010 at 5:16 PM
    #1
    Lunercrab

    Lunercrab [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Ok so i used to have these OEM step bars on my silver 06, and i kept them and threw them onto my timberline 2010, but i'm not sure if i like them or not...i'm thinking of going with black NFabs....what do you guys think? forgot to add i'm most likely going to be blacking out my badges as well...u think it would look too much if i were to do the badges gunmetal to match the fj rims?

    here is what it looked like stock....

    IMG_0347_c502cf689a64ab96ce69b9d7944769996a140ee8.jpg
    IMG_0348_56059a1ac26323f873f0a0ed1b81f7583897c336.jpg

    and here is what it looks like now (so far)...

    IMG_0450_2d8b103af10eb72df31201fc61c9f66f7f090fd1.jpg
     
  2. Mar 8, 2010 at 5:17 PM
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    NWtacoma

    NWtacoma Well-Known Member

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    id go with black n fabs
     
  3. Mar 8, 2010 at 6:21 PM
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    NWtacoma

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    btw, that wheel tire upgrade you got there makes your truck look totally different. in a good way!
     
  4. Mar 8, 2010 at 6:31 PM
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    DeathBound

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    Question is....what do you like? Why does it matter what people you don't know likes?
     
  5. Mar 8, 2010 at 6:37 PM
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    V-TRAIN

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    mine are go rhino i had them linexed
    [​IMG]
     
  6. Mar 8, 2010 at 6:37 PM
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    bdwsrjoe

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    Go with N-Fabs. Dont order them from 4wheelparts.com, they take forever to ship!
     
  7. Mar 8, 2010 at 7:04 PM
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    TREY4x4

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    I really like my N-Fabs

    4wheelparts.com has a local store that I called on a Friday. They were shipped to the store and ready to be picked up on Monday. I could of had them dropped shipped to my house for an extra $30.
     
  8. Mar 8, 2010 at 7:07 PM
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    bdwsrjoe

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    Must be nice! It's been over 2 weeks since i ordered mine and im still waiting........:mad:
     
  9. Mar 8, 2010 at 7:54 PM
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    Lunercrab

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    thanks i think it looks sooo much better this way....i'm thinkin' the NFabs would seal the deal...

    hey r the NFabs any good at protecting from say stupid people hitting the truck with their doors in lots and stuff?
     
  10. Mar 8, 2010 at 8:50 PM
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    Anthony

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    id like to see more pics of nfabs. i have a set for my access cab in the garage but not sure if i want to install them or sell them since i dont really plan on lifting mine at all.
     
  11. Mar 8, 2010 at 8:53 PM
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  12. Mar 9, 2010 at 1:34 AM
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    rmb_crew

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    X2 N fabs looks awesome!
     
  13. Mar 9, 2010 at 9:31 AM
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    Airwolf NSX

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    post more photos of them being LINE-X'ed!!! Looks pretty bad ass!
     
  14. Mar 9, 2010 at 2:58 PM
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    Lunercrab

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    so i'm thinking i'm gunna go with the NFabs....where did you guys get yours? i've found them at truckaddons is this the correct item i need?


    N-Fab Nerf Steps, 05-09 2" main tube Tacoma Crew Cab (C cab) 4 full Doors 5'/6' $319.95 ea.

    so it would come to like 399.99 shipped is that decent? now will the 2009 still fit the 2010? and also what finish did you guys get, they say they come gloss black powder coat, is that really glossy? thanks guys....
     
  15. Mar 10, 2010 at 7:36 PM
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    Lunercrab

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    thanks for your help guys....i pulled the trigger on the nfabs....someone suggested streetsideauto.com to buy them today and it just so happened that i got a 10% discount code from them in an email today (must have been fate ;)) anyways so all in all (though i had to pay tax) they it came to like 314 shipped total....seriously though even without the discount 329 with free shipping ain't bad...plus there is 10 off purchase over 150.00....i'll post pics when i get em' on....
     
  16. Mar 16, 2010 at 6:05 PM
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    PreRunner

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    i wonder what they look like on a regular cab. those access and double cabs look so stupid, like bloated turds.
     
  17. Mar 16, 2010 at 10:45 PM
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    TRDsport253

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    Your truck looks very good. I would go gunmetal badges and black tube or running boards. By the way your truck looks really good I like it a lot. What size tire do you have on there? Also is it lifted or not?
     
  18. Mar 16, 2010 at 10:48 PM
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    OZ-T

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    N-fabs , I love mine , black would look great on your truck ,

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  19. Mar 17, 2010 at 5:41 AM
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    V-TRAIN

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    i bought a double cab b/c i needed one, kind of tough to get a car seat
    in a regular cab, or much else for that matter. i can't imagine having one on a long trip in a rain storm. i have a family and need the room.
     
  20. Mar 17, 2010 at 6:33 AM
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    Lunercrab

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    thanks for the comments. Well as of now no lift yet. That's one of my final projects mostly because I can't decide if I wanna go 5100s again or an OME this time around. The tires are actually 265/75/16. I think the fj crusier rims make the tires look alot mor agressive size wise then they r to me at least. Btw I got the nfabs on so I'll post some pics after I was it today. I love the look of em but Im not sure I'm in love with their functionality yet.
     

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