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Nerf bars or side steps

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Mommasita, Mar 12, 2016.

  1. Mar 12, 2016 at 11:35 AM
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    Mommasita

    Mommasita [OP] Member

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    What is a good brand of nerf bar to put on my 2016? It's a 4door long bed... The Ones Toyota uses are pretty much a joke for a short person! They will need to go on ASAP - or I'll be carrying around a step stool...not really a good look..
     
  2. Mar 12, 2016 at 10:29 PM
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    NerdTaco

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    My 3 year old daughter uses the OEM black tube steps to climb into the truck. I use them as a step up as well. Takes a little getting used to but they work pretty well.
     
  3. Mar 13, 2016 at 9:27 AM
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    Mommasita

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    Thanks NerdTaco! At least I have a place to start looking..it's really confusing because there are sooo many different types and makes! Kinda like the cereal aisle at the store-:annoyed:
     
  4. Apr 5, 2016 at 8:34 AM
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    SagamiTom

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    Chrome exhaust tip, 4" Raptor oval Nerf steps.
    Have a 2016 Dbl Cab Limited in super white. Easy access for me, but I'm 6'2". My wife is 5 foot nothing and has a hard time getting in and out. Didn't like the look (or the cost) of the OEM step tubes at $650 installed. Plus I though a 5" tube would be too wide and just dirty my pants every time I got in. Flip flopped between a 3" tube or 4" oval, and decided to go with the 4" Raptor oval from realtruck.com. Shipped yesterday and should be here tomorrow. I'll post a pic when I finish the install. https://www.realtruck.com/raptor-4-curved-oval-nerf-bars/
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  5. Apr 8, 2016 at 12:30 PM
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    Nerf bars installed.
     
  6. Apr 8, 2016 at 7:10 PM
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    Idaho Fly Fisher

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    Looks great! Were they easy to install?
     
  7. Apr 9, 2016 at 5:55 AM
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    SagamiTom

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    Thanks. Very easy, done in one hour. The install points are already in place on the truck, and the brackets and installation hardware are all color coded and identified by location in the Raptor kit.
     
  8. Apr 9, 2016 at 7:13 AM
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    mrb2217

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    I purchased the Toyota OEM chrome tube steps and then installed them myself. Probably over paid but I like to go with the OEM stuff....I know I'm stupid for thinkng that way but we all have our faults. Super easy to install and my 5'2" pregnant wife likes them. I had the OEM side running boards on my 08 Tacoma and she said she likes the tube steps much better.
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  9. Apr 9, 2016 at 7:43 AM
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    Chrome exhaust tip, 4" Raptor oval Nerf steps.

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