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Should I Remove my factory running boards?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by R490, May 19, 2018.

  1. May 19, 2018 at 5:31 PM
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    R490

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    They are ugly, stick out too far and I never use them.

    BUT they're good for preventing door dings. That's about it.

    To remove or not to remove? I need advice other than mine.
     
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  2. May 19, 2018 at 5:33 PM
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    Thunder Fist

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    Like, so many.
    Yes! There are much better options!
     
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  3. May 20, 2018 at 4:57 AM
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  4. May 21, 2018 at 3:07 PM
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    If you don't like them then take it off. I'm sure you could easily sell them on CLs for a few bucks. There are tons of running board options out there that you might like more visually.
     
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  5. May 21, 2018 at 4:31 PM
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    Ditch em if you don't like them.

    I don't use them but sliders be kewl if I off roaded
     
    knottyrope, May 21, 2018
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  6. May 21, 2018 at 4:38 PM
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    Definitely remove
     
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  7. May 24, 2018 at 7:10 PM
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    What do the factory ones look like? You could remove and get something a little more sleek/durable.
     
    joemyself, May 24, 2018
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