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Lowering nerf bars

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by KTMCRAZY, Jul 29, 2017.

  1. Jul 29, 2017 at 1:36 PM
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    KTMCRAZY

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    I thought I read a post about how to lower my factory nerf
    bars. My wife is kinda short and actually uses them to get into the truck . Has anyone done this? Is there a kit? I have a 09 dcsb 4x4.
     
  2. Jul 29, 2017 at 2:26 PM
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    tn_popo

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    Interested in any responses as well.
     
  3. Jul 30, 2017 at 2:55 PM
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    Thinking about trying synthetic 2x4 or synthetic decking and longer bolts. Any ideas?
     
  4. Jul 30, 2017 at 2:58 PM
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    Clearwater Bill Sometimes when I close my eyes, I can't see.

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    How much lower?

    Is the truck at stock height/tire size?
     
  5. Jul 30, 2017 at 3:02 PM
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    KTMCRAZY

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    I am planning on lifting it with bilstein and 885s in the near future. 265/70-16. A couple of inches.
     
  6. Jul 30, 2017 at 3:12 PM
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    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Sometimes when I close my eyes, I can't see.

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    So you want to lift the truck 2" then lower the steps 2" ?
     
  7. Jul 30, 2017 at 3:13 PM
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    How short is she? A nerf bar on a stock truck can't sit more than a foot off the ground.
     
  9. Jul 30, 2017 at 4:16 PM
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    Looking for a wider gap between the truck and bars.
     
  10. Aug 17, 2017 at 7:55 PM
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