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New Predator side steps for DC $263

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by MudsweatNgearz, Oct 10, 2015.

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  1. Nov 17, 2015 at 10:28 AM
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    I had planned on it, but these fukers were such a pain in the ass to put on being that some
    of the holes were off a bit so you had to twist and bend them a bit just to get it to line up so
    those bolts aren't going anywhere - ever :D
     
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  2. Nov 17, 2015 at 10:53 AM
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    Fark i popped one of the bolts. I guess i dont need locktite lol. Now i need a bolt remover
     
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  3. Nov 17, 2015 at 11:03 AM
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    good grief, how much did you torque it?
     
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  4. Nov 17, 2015 at 11:54 AM
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    I dont have a torque wrench so as tight as roid rage can provide :D . Just a thought should i loosen the other ones ?
     
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  5. Nov 17, 2015 at 12:01 PM
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    Try threading all the bolts and then work them in slowly. And if you have to elongate the mounts a bit I guess you have to. Make sure they go in straight. I'll see this weekend hiw they are when I throw mine on after the lift :D
     
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  6. Nov 17, 2015 at 12:04 PM
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    I didn't use locktite, just the washer and lock washers provided. Torqued to 15 lb/ft like the instructions said to. I found it was easier to install by barely threading the top center bolt, then the front bolt, then the top rear. The bottom rear went in, but the bottom center on each side was off.
     
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  7. Nov 17, 2015 at 3:48 PM
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    Mine aligned real well surprisingly. No issues at all. Time will tell how well thr paint will hold on with the salt in south fl
     
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  8. Nov 17, 2015 at 4:19 PM
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    Was yours a 2016 double cab ?
     
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  9. Nov 17, 2015 at 5:28 PM
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    Yes
     
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  10. Nov 17, 2015 at 6:09 PM
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    Good! I was fearing the worst, with my truck coming in 2 weeks and these things sitting in my basement just waiting.
     
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  11. Nov 18, 2015 at 7:15 AM
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    Did you buy one for the 16 modal year that n- fab slightly modified ,or did you buy the $300 one for the 05-15 and motify them your self? I'm asking becouse i'm curious why some people are having fitment issues and others aren't. You would think that the drilling of the rails on the truck would be automated and the drilling of the holes on the steps would be automated and always line up .
     
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  12. Nov 18, 2015 at 7:50 AM
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    Thought I'd share some pics of the factory predator tubes. I feel like I overpaid for them, but they were on the truck and everything else was configured how I wanted it.

    They are aluminum as well which I guess is a pro since I live in the Northeast with lots of road salt.

    I think they look pretty sweet.


     
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  13. Nov 18, 2015 at 7:52 AM
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    They do look good on there!
     
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  14. Nov 18, 2015 at 8:16 AM
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    got a question... do they make 2 piece steps for each side so its like 1 step for each door like the predators but into 2 pieces? so it would be 4 pieces all the way around..
     
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  15. Nov 18, 2015 at 8:35 PM
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    I bought the 2016. I didnt want to cheap out for a few bucks and have to drill/modify for fitment... worse pay for return shipping for not ordering the right part.
     
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    Its not my business but why would you want it that way ?
     
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  17. Nov 19, 2015 at 2:43 AM
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    I believe they do, I have seen them on other trucks.
     
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  18. Nov 19, 2015 at 7:33 AM
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    I like the predator style I just don't like the whole tube behind it
     
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  19. Nov 28, 2015 at 3:02 PM
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    I want to put N-fabs 2" wheel to wheel on my 2016 Double cab . Can someone give me a definite answer if the
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    T0678CC [2nd gen. version] will fit without modification ? They are alot less money than the 2016 T1678CC price . If I need to modify the T0678CC , what is the procedure . I have been reading every thread here and I am still confused . Thanks in advance .
     
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  20. Nov 28, 2015 at 3:28 PM
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    Personally, I would spend a little extra money and get the 3 inch. Cosmetically it just looks much better on the vehicle. Don't short change yourself just because of a couple dollars
     
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