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Running Boards / Side Steps - OEM or wait for Aftermarket

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Markc1024, Sep 26, 2015.

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  1. Sep 29, 2015 at 2:56 AM
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    DrFunker

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    If it were me, I would get an aftermarket product. Hell, I would even pimp my truck out to a local fabricator to take measurements (they will often give you the first run of the product for free. :D). I have had OEM steps on my truck that didn't last for shit, had an aftermarket step that didn't last for shit, finally got a set of SOS Concepts sliders that will last longer than the truck.
    If I were to do it again, I would have just gone right to the sliders from day one!
    Good luck.
     
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  2. Sep 29, 2015 at 3:22 AM
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    yes, I have a set of these on the way too, can't wait!
    :bananadance:
     
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  3. Sep 29, 2015 at 6:19 AM
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    some and more and more and more and
    I'm getting the ones from SUMMIT racing. there half the price as TOYOTA's $359.
     
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  4. Sep 30, 2015 at 1:09 PM
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    I read the SOS thread which is current and I didn't see any mention of third gen. Are we sure the bolt on's fit the 16? Also there are not painted or powder coated options? I am not a painter, how hard are they to do with the bed liner stuff?
     
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  5. Sep 30, 2015 at 1:50 PM
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    ^^^ I can't comment on the 16' fit, but there are a couple good threads on prepping, priming and rattle-can painting the SOS sliders, or LineX coating them. I think I'm going to LineX mine, that should be arriving soon.
     
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  6. Sep 30, 2015 at 4:55 PM
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    These are the stainless steps that come on a Tacoma that is ordered from a Gulf State Distributor dealer. These steps are closer to the cab than the Westin steps I have on my Gen2 truck

    image.jpg
     
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  7. Sep 30, 2015 at 5:16 PM
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  8. Sep 30, 2015 at 5:20 PM
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    I like the stock tube steps. They are aluminum, so I'm not worried about corrosion. I'll going with the chrome.
     
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  9. Sep 30, 2015 at 5:23 PM
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    Aftermarket and consider some sliders.
     
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  10. Sep 30, 2015 at 5:24 PM
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    I'm looking for black tubes. Any suggestions? I don't wanna spend too much. Any body know if the 2015 fits the 2016?
     
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  11. Sep 30, 2015 at 5:27 PM
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    OEM black steps

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  12. Sep 30, 2015 at 5:34 PM
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  13. Sep 30, 2015 at 7:20 PM
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    I called the dealer this week and asked about accessories including nerf bars. The guy was quoting some ridiculous prices way higher than the factory version.

    Quick question for you all. I am fairly handy. Do my own brakes, rotors, etc. Are the nerf bars truly just something you bolt on with no modifications? When you buy aftermarket, they give you all of the appropriate hardware?
     
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  14. Sep 30, 2015 at 8:50 PM
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    Mine did, 20 mins tops.
     
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  15. Oct 1, 2015 at 4:55 AM
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    I watched some youtube install videos last night for the nerf bars and also the front bull bar. Install seemed easy enough to where the dealer is going to be disappointed to see me ride away without any dealer installed modifications.

    That being said, which brand of nerf bars (tube steps) and bull bars does everyone recommend? Would prefer one that does not require any additional drilling and also corrosion proof. I am going to get black not chrome. I checked out Westin and that seems ok, just would like feedback from others. Thanks
     
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  16. Oct 1, 2015 at 7:42 AM
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  17. Oct 1, 2015 at 7:42 PM
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  18. Oct 1, 2015 at 7:55 PM
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    I have Westin ones on my 2014, they fit well, look good and were easy to install. Autoanything usually has sales going on and free shipping. Way cheaper than oem. I like the raptor bars but hate the price
     
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  19. Oct 1, 2015 at 8:10 PM
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    Yeah I only want to spend up to $200. I'm debating on black on my MGM or chrome. I live out in country in Texas and maybe looking towards chrome. It will match the rear chrome bumper. I would like a full front protection bumper, but in blk.
     
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  20. Oct 1, 2015 at 8:12 PM
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    That video was a waste of life lol. Those steps look damn near identical to my Westin ones, probably double the price tho if I recall correctly
     
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