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Opinion on N fab side steps or tube steps

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jesusc, Jan 3, 2012.

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which steps

Poll closed Feb 2, 2012.
  1. nfab

    22 vote(s)
    81.5%
  2. oem

    1 vote(s)
    3.7%
  3. other

    4 vote(s)
    14.8%
  1. Jan 3, 2012 at 1:54 PM
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    jesusc

    jesusc [OP] Well-Known Member

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    im debating getting some nfabs or some regular side steps. or any other steps you recommend. does anybody know where the i can get the cheapest but good quality nfab steps?
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  2. Jan 3, 2012 at 1:56 PM
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    JoeTacoma02

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    I am not a fan of Nfab as far as steps goes but in your case I'd get Nfab over OEM
     
  3. Jan 3, 2012 at 2:27 PM
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    scottri

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    I have the N-Fabs. I really like them. I bought them to help my young son and wife get in to the truck, not for offroad protection. I doubt they would offer much, if any protection. I bout them off of Auto Anything last year with a coupon for under $300. They take about 1/2 hour to install. I went with the 2" since the 3" look too much like nerf bars for my taste.
     
  4. Jan 3, 2012 at 2:31 PM
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    sernaj64

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    your truck id say nfab thats what i got on mine as wel
     
  5. Jan 3, 2012 at 2:34 PM
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    Boerseun

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    Since you have a bull bar I would say a tube step of the same diameter as the bull bar will look the best. Something like Westin that's good quality. The N-fabs are nice, but thinner than the bull bar, so it would not match as well.
     
  6. Jan 3, 2012 at 2:46 PM
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    Steezyskis

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    N-fab for sure. Got mine from autoanything.com I believe. Smittybuilt nfab steps. They work well non slip grip works well to. Plus they look badass IMO. dfd631f5_2869e250753148be9e7e966d06a9186307dbe725.jpg

    Awesome looking truck to BTW. :thumbsup:
     
  7. Jan 3, 2012 at 2:58 PM
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    Rodallg

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    I also want the Nfabs from Autoanything but it looks like the prices are up right now and I can't find a coupon. Anybody with help or ideas?
     
  8. Jan 3, 2012 at 3:13 PM
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    jesusc

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  9. Jan 3, 2012 at 3:41 PM
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    SplitDecision

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    I have the Nfabs, the finish doesn't hold up for long. I recommend spraying them right away with bedliner if that's the route you decide to go. I like mine so much better now, but going to sell them and go with sliders.HTH
     
  10. Jan 3, 2012 at 4:38 PM
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    Rodallg

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    Is there a code to get this?
     
  11. Jan 3, 2012 at 4:47 PM
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    LUSETACO

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    I've got the Gorhino steps and they did the same thing. After about a year I had huge chunks of paint chipping of them. I might do the bedliner as well.
     
  12. Jan 3, 2012 at 4:58 PM
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    Murph

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    My vote is for n fab, sweet rig too, i love those rims and all the color matching.
     
  13. Jan 3, 2012 at 5:21 PM
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    UH60Hwkdrvr

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    Nfab with the 3 inch tube....looks awesome!

    m.a.c.
     
  14. Jan 11, 2012 at 8:33 PM
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    GuapOh

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    I went for the Nfab's and like them a plenty. Easy to install, look great and are pretty stout. I did some meoderately agressive wheeing last summer and bashed them up real good and they still are no worse for wear although the powder coating finish did fail where they were smashed hard. I just went agro with the black electrical tape where the powder coating split and its held up fine for 6 months through all conditions, car washes and mud holes.
     
  15. Jan 11, 2012 at 9:00 PM
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    jesusc

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    Where'd you get them at I can't find the nfabs for access cab
     
  16. Jan 11, 2012 at 9:22 PM
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  17. Jan 16, 2012 at 10:56 PM
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    GeatWhiteNorth

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    go with slider, side step+protection best option by far!:D
     

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