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Sliders with built in steps

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TheTurk, Oct 18, 2019.

  1. Oct 18, 2019 at 10:25 AM
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    TheTurk

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    Any recommendations on sliders that look like the nfab where there is an additional step? Looking to add convenience for my grandma
     
  2. Oct 18, 2019 at 10:26 AM
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    diabetiktaco

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    Sliders are meant to slide over rocks and such. A step will grab stuff. Unless you mean the welded plate in the middle of them.
     
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  3. Oct 18, 2019 at 10:58 AM
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    Itchyfeet

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    Sliders but not sure if I want sliders?
     
  4. Oct 18, 2019 at 11:14 AM
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    Yea something of that nature
     
  5. Oct 18, 2019 at 11:35 AM
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    RCI Sliders/Plates, Icon [Stage 3] Suspension
    Everyone sells sliders with top plates, so that part is easy. You can look for a 5 degree angle (instead of 20 degree), which will make it more step-like. A few people sell those.

    edit: I've made many comments on the fact that sliders suck as steps, but still.
     
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  6. Oct 18, 2019 at 1:03 PM
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    Anchovy

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    Or you can get a slider that’s at a 0 degree angle
     
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  7. Oct 18, 2019 at 2:03 PM
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    5 vs 0. Pretty close at that point!
     
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  8. Oct 18, 2019 at 2:04 PM
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    I think it’d make a difference if you’re gonna use it as a step, ya know?
     
  9. Oct 18, 2019 at 2:12 PM
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    What brands you guys suggest?
     
  10. Oct 18, 2019 at 2:16 PM
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    Something close to where you live
     
  11. Oct 18, 2019 at 2:22 PM
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    Thanks, that's helpful
     
  12. Oct 18, 2019 at 2:27 PM
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    i don't have any suggestions but i can completely relate. I have the predator steps now, personally i don't love them and would prefer not to have them but i have a pregnant wife and a toddler and they need the extra step to get into the truck.

    Hoping after a few years i can get rid of them but for now i'm learning to like them.

    Good luck with your search
     
  13. Oct 18, 2019 at 2:41 PM
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    Thanks! I'm totally in the same boat. I may just have to eliminate the slider option then
     
  14. Oct 18, 2019 at 2:47 PM
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    Cali raised 0 degree looks like a good compromise.
     
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    Victory 4x4 has a rock slider with, what looks like, a decent step area.
     
  17. Oct 18, 2019 at 10:53 PM
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    Bro, I might just end up with those ones. They stick further out compared to the Cali Raised ones. Cheers
     
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  18. Oct 19, 2019 at 4:47 AM
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    Any time. I’m looking at them myself.
     
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  19. Oct 19, 2019 at 6:19 AM
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    Sliders kinda suck as steps to get in the truck, but steps really aren't much better. Either way, I'm squatting down to get in the truck.
     
  20. Oct 19, 2019 at 6:39 AM
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    I’d like to have rocker protection and be able to step on it to reach my roof rack and be able to use both hands in the rack instead of holding on with one and only being able to use one hand. Don’t even need them for steps to get into the truck. Swing my leg over them. I’m still hunting.
     

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