OEM Running Boards installed on Base/Access Cab

Installed these over the weekend. Easy to do. Six bolts per side, and they come pretreated with blue Loctite. I did use a torque wrench. I think it balances the look of the truck nicely. Thought about tube steps, but those would look silly on a base model, I think. I primarily wanted them to knock mud off my boots before getting in the truck. They allegedly protect you from door dings, too.

 

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I've got them, too. Exact same reasons as you cited. They also will not rust or chip.

I am not a tube step guy on any model Taco. But to each his own...

 

And....I step on mine to wash the roof, front/rear windows (I'm short).

I have D/C OEM boards on my A/C. I wanted something wheel-to-wheel. http://www.lieblweb.com/images/techlinks/runningboards/PassengerSideB.jpg

I hate nerf bars/tube steps. I've had them before on other vehicles and I wanted something a little different this time around.