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New Predator side steps for DC $263

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by MudsweatNgearz, Oct 10, 2015.

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  1. Oct 27, 2015 at 7:42 AM
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    Just search this forum for "N-fab rust."

    - NF
     
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  2. Oct 27, 2015 at 9:46 AM
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    FWIW, I contacted them about it, and they claim that they used to outsource the powder coating, but they recently brought it in-house for better QC.

    I'm taking that with a grain of salt, but still taking the plunge on a pair based on cost and looks.
     
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    For me, The Predator step was an instant No.
    Look wise didn't like it.
    Functionality wise I could really see myself/family members hitting it while in daily use or working hnder the truck.
     
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  4. Oct 27, 2015 at 10:35 AM
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    I'd still prefer aluminum or stainless. Don't want to have to worry about rust spreading.

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  5. Oct 27, 2015 at 1:41 PM
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    So mine just came in today. I got the wheel to wheel Double Cab in textured black. Did everybody's come with end caps? Or do they not do that anymore. In New England with all the salt and crap. These things will rust out in a year

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  6. Oct 27, 2015 at 2:51 PM
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    what model 2016 do you have?
     
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  7. Oct 27, 2015 at 3:16 PM
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    2015 you mean? DCLB
     
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  8. Oct 27, 2015 at 3:23 PM
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  9. Oct 27, 2015 at 3:26 PM
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    I asked that question as well. The reply:

    Yes they are open to allow the product to breath, if we were to cap or weld shut then it would cause condensation to build up and rust internally
     
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    Okay makes no sense. But lifetime on structural and 5 years on finish and such. Fuck it I'll get new steps every 2 years when these rot out. I'm good with that.
     
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  11. Oct 27, 2015 at 3:37 PM
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    welding shut makes no sense. i can see a tight cap potentially causing that issue though. either way, let's hope for the best!

    by the way, how long did yours take to arrive? i ordered mine today from runningboardwarehouse.
     
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    Unchained. I thought they were supposed to be aluminum. Aren't they?
     
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  14. Oct 28, 2015 at 6:22 AM
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    3" Nfabs came in yesterday, wanted to put them on but the rain hasn't let up at all, hoping to
    do it tomorrow. I was surprised at how MUCH bigger the 3" main tube looks, can't wait to get them on there!

    I need to figure out what I'm going to to to seal the holes on the end as I don't
    see end caps w/ these.
     
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  15. Oct 28, 2015 at 6:28 AM
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    Installed mine yesterday and yes I was surprised at how big the 3 inch steps were myself. In fact they look to big, but I will say they stick out further than the OEM steps I had on it. Someone's door will not be happy.
     
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    Pics???

    hahah, good to know! I've only seen it happen to me once on the old truck; an older woman at the store flung open
    her door next to me without a care in the world and hear CLUNK! and thought oh fuk, I'm gonna have to jack Betty up
    for dinging my truck :D But she went full force into the nfabs and made a huge dent in her door, did nothing to mine and
    she started yelling at ME for damaging her door.... I laughed and just walked away.
     
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    Pic in a minute
     
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  19. Oct 28, 2015 at 7:02 AM
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    thanks man, they look great with your color and that TRD badge is sweet!

    I was just looking again at that top angle pic and really expected the main
    tube to stick out much more, seems they're not out at all. I think I'll be out there
    tomorrow in the AM to get these done.
     
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  20. Oct 28, 2015 at 7:28 AM
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    some and more and more and more and
    How much are you guys (paying/website) for your nfab/s
     
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