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Predator Steps On Or Off?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by wood714, Mar 10, 2025.

  1. Mar 11, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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    evdog

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    I didn't hate the look of predators but they came off pretty quick after I dragged them on a couple spots and bent one of the steps the first time I had the truck on non-flat dirt.

    OP give them a shot on CL or FB marketplace. I sold mine pretty quick for $250.
     
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  2. Mar 11, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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    evdog

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    Pics...or she doesn't exist. :D
     
  3. Mar 11, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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    wood714

    wood714 [OP] Got any Quaaludes?

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    I wish someone made I guess fake sliders, something light weight out of aluminum that would bolt on where my Predators do.

    Thought about a set of these, but I hate the insert stuff. I guess it could be cut off.

    I'd like to have something there, but just don't want it to hang down so damn far. Dirt roads and the beach are the only non pavement my truck sees.

    https://realtruck.com/p/go-rhino-dominator-d6-running-boards/v/toyota/tacoma/2018/
     
  4. Mar 11, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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    Banker

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    I have mine on, but my short wife says the steps are not placed in a good spot to use the steps. I do not use the steps.
     
  5. Mar 11, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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    ugawino

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    Mods? We don't need no stinking mods.
    Love the side steps. Can't imagine my Tacoma without them.
     
  6. Mar 11, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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    offroadguy651

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    Off. They’re useless
     
  7. Mar 11, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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    Thats obvious, just looking at them,
    Im passionate about how lame they are, in every aspect....
     
  8. Mar 11, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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  9. Mar 11, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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    Take them off when you go off road. Put them on for street use. Or maybe, get some sliders that you can leave on. I lean towards utility and practicality.
     
  10. Mar 11, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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    Mine have been in my garage, sitting next to my lift, for about a year. One day I’ll get around to installing everything…I think.
     
  11. Mar 11, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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    No can do on the pics brother. But she's real and she's spectacular. I definitely out-punted my coverage. :)
     
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  12. Mar 11, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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    lol, had that issue in the past with an EX, she hated getting in and out of most of the trucks I've owned, took her to a very nice dinner, in my land rover way back, and she made me stand in the door and block her getting in and out of it. she basically said, I was the only one who needed to know what was under that formal dress no one else needed to know especially my coworkers. and business contacts. short girl problems I suppose


    though ill say this both my NFAB steps are bent at the brackets after one time I was out in the woods dragging my nephew out of a ravine.
     
  13. Mar 11, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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    dirt clod

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    Wood - those steps aint for you. Question is; Do you like to ride solo ?
     
  14. Mar 11, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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    I thought I saw where Toyota had 'Trail Rails' as an OEM accessory, basically some beefier side steps, not really a slider. I think they're steel though so you lose the benefit of the rust free predator steps. Nfab might have made them for Toyota.

    https://realtruck.com/p/n-fab-rock-...btDX80i_Y_kGjzXU6HiYVjdmpdDHabvhoCYMQQAvD_BwE
     
  15. Mar 11, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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    wood714 [OP] Got any Quaaludes?

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  16. Mar 11, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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    Off, for many of the same reasons already posted. I’m definitely not a fan of these. However, if you like ‘em, then continue to rock ‘em. I can’t think of one valid reason why you should give an ounce of shit about my opinion when it comes to your truck and its accessories.
     
  17. Mar 11, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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    If you want to remove them, just go real off-roading. They’ll be gone when you get home.
     
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  18. Mar 11, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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    I kept mine on but they serve no purpose at all. They're just kinda there
     
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    Off roading, they would be a hazard, but if you don't off road, then I guess it wouldn't be an issue.

    But if your asking, I say remove 'em.
     
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  20. Mar 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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    No kids no wife..OFF
     
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