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With or Without NFAB

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by moondeath, Jul 3, 2013.

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With or Without NFAB

Poll closed Aug 2, 2013.
  1. NFAB

    51.6%
  2. no NFAB

    48.4%
  1. Jul 3, 2013 at 8:42 PM
    #1
    moondeath

    moondeath [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I've had my NFABs on for a couple of years now. I've recently removed them to get a different feel. Its nice to not have to 'step' over them to get in with them off. I think it looks a little cleaner with them off. I can't decide what looks better. My wife has been complaining since I took them off. What do you guys and gals think? On or off?

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  2. Jul 3, 2013 at 8:43 PM
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    LukeBo4x4

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  3. Jul 3, 2013 at 8:44 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T I hate my neighbour

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    Off

    I did the same
     
  4. Jul 3, 2013 at 8:45 PM
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    davidpick

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    truck looks taller without, but i like the look with.
     
  5. Jul 3, 2013 at 8:49 PM
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    06 tacoma owner

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    Stock...for now
    Looks good with them on
     
  6. Jul 3, 2013 at 8:52 PM
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    Traction120

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    Sliders :)
     
  7. Jul 3, 2013 at 9:07 PM
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    Blueitrgsr

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    Some bilsteins, OME 885's, and an AAL.
    I voted off. But a nice set of sliders tucked up would keep the wife from bitching. And make you happy. It's a win win.
     
  8. Jul 3, 2013 at 9:24 PM
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    xtyfighterx

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    My wife has been bitching for me to buy some but I like them off personally they look best on DC's
     
  9. Jul 3, 2013 at 9:52 PM
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    VinnyMack

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    I think NFabs look the best of the steps but really are useless for the guys. Not so much for the wives, kids, or midgets!
     
  10. Jul 4, 2013 at 2:03 AM
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    krob32

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    With. Wife will appreciate. I ended up with sliders. Still works for both of us.
     
  11. Jul 4, 2013 at 3:19 AM
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    RearViewMirror

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    I like how it looks both ways but I would vote for sliders for your truck. Damn good looking truck either way!
     
  12. Jul 4, 2013 at 5:27 AM
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    Oskie_78

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    I say without. I have an nfabs and I wish I could take them off but the wife and kids won't be able to get in.
     
  13. Jul 4, 2013 at 5:43 AM
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    Delmarva

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  14. Jul 4, 2013 at 7:20 AM
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    moondeath

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    Thanks

    There is no way I would remove the flaps. They are annoying on catching things, but these tires throw rocks.
     
  15. Jul 4, 2013 at 7:31 AM
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    AllMountainToy

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    depends on what you use your truck for. If you don't wheel a lot leave them on especially if you like the look. If you wheel a lot remove them they will cause more damage.

    Before I got sliders, I removed them for wheelin trips and replaced when done. They are good steps for families.

    Happy 4th!
     
  16. Jul 4, 2013 at 1:22 PM
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    StickShifty

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    nfabs are nice, but i think it would look better with them off or with sliders. i also took mine step bars off. my pants/legs would get wet or dirty getting in and out of my truck.
     
  17. Jul 4, 2013 at 2:18 PM
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    newertoy

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    at least with them off --you KNOW what your wife will complain about.
    If you put them back on-she will find something else to let you know about-leave them off!
     
  18. Jul 4, 2013 at 4:44 PM
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    Crosis

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    With. But I may be bias
     
  19. Jul 4, 2013 at 4:47 PM
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    HBtaco02

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    Off! They are a liability when off roading. Unless you don't off road than keep them it don't matter. .
     
  20. Jul 5, 2013 at 6:31 PM
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    lowcountrytj

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    I like them on...I just installed some on mine. More so for the kids than anything.
     

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