Boo Hoo...some Jerk gave me my first door ding

Nothing some Colorado pinstriping can’t cover up.

 

Whats the difference between nerf bars and sliders?

 

Sliders mount to the frame and can support the weight of the truck (even when impacting a rock). Nerf bars or steps mount to the cab and are only intended to support human weight.

 

I have not one scratch or ding on my truck yet.... granted I rarely drive it. Makes my driveway look killer but Id rather my car seeing as how it gets 40mpg

 

Look into body side moldings . like these .

https://www.carid.com/2016-toyota-tacoma-custom-body-side-moldings/
Note that if you park next to 4 door vehicles the rear doors of these vehicles hit above sliders. The edge of the doors are higher as they end above the wheel arch .
Like said here already , dents and scratches from trails and use are one thing , but parking lot dings from people that do not give a damn are another .

 

I’ll report back when I get the dent fixed. It’s small....but I see it.

 

Sad day... I got my first ding today too. Only took 3 months. I just wish people would be honest and tell you. Probably wouldn't even care at that point cause you know the dings will happen over time. On a fun note...I'll post the picture and see who can spot it. Where's Dingo?!?!

 

I’ve got the same running boards on mine ... keeps the door dings away with smaller/lower vehicles but there’s not much you can do with taller vehicles.

 

Paintless dent repair is the way to go. Shouldn’t cost all that much. I bought a door from the salvage yard practiced till I got good at it. It definitely takes some skills to become proficient at it. Get references and find a good dent repair person near you. Personally I think putting moldings on the 3rd gen Tacoma would look ugly. Just my opinion.

 

https://www.carid.com/2019-toyota-tacoma-custom-body-side-moldings/

They sell upper and lower body side molding. I wonder if it is worth getting both. Any thoughts on this?
Like previously stated....dings from off-road are one thing. Dings from any ass-wipe in the parking lot are another.

 

I dunnoooo..... looks like something a discount store sells like AutoZone.

 

40mpg what kinda of car? That’s crazy!
Also OP I know your pain sadly my first ding was from a Jackass I call my brother! Now I ordered sliders! First dent is mine 2nd will be his.

 

Your fault. It is in the stucky's. Gotta have a some sort of running boards, bars, slides..
Or bigger lift.....