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Chrome or Black Side Steps?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jillryan, Apr 16, 2012.

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Apr 16, 2012 at 4:54 PM

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What should I go with for my 2005? The 1st pic is what it looks like now.

What kind/brand of side steps should I buy?

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black!
like someone has said before..."chrome won't get you home"
go with sliders if possible

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saundern said: ↑

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like someone has said before..."chrome won't get you home"
go with sliders if possible
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Apr 29, 2012 at 8:19 AM

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I think you should go with chrome. I personally hate chrome but with all your chrome accents (grill, door handles, mirrors and wheels) the chrome would flow well and kind of round out the chrome look. If you had kept it the way the second and third pictures are then I would say go with black.

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