Removing factory rocker protectors on 2024 Tacoma pro

hello all , I have factory rocker protectors on my 2024 pro that i need to remove t0 either put sliders or running boards. Anyone know what is involved in removing these? Are they bolted tru the rocker panel and have nuts on the back side , or how are they installed?

 

Without having that vehicle, my guess is body mounted with 6 bolts on each side, as several generations of Toyota trucks have done with nerf bars or running boards. Have you looked under there at all? It seems it would be fairly easy to see the mounts.

Although, later 5th gen 4Runners started coming with frame-mounted "rock rails". Again, a visual inspection would give you the answer.

 

Get under there & take a look……

 

I think it was 4 bolts on each side. Just need a socket, 5 min of work.

 

And a trashcan, kinda like the predator steps…
well, nowhere near as bad as the predator steps, can’t get any worse…

 

From a cosmetics point I like the rocker instead of the naked pinch weld/ seam. Functionally is a different story, might protect some minor road rock chips?

 

I was thinking of adding this to mine instead of the mudflaps to help prevent rock chips when I have my aftermarket wheels and tires installed which will poke out about an inch or so. Would this not work?

thanks.

 

I wasn’t aware of the rocker protectors on the 4th gen Pro finally Toyota came up with something to hide the ugly pinch welds.

 

I am wanting to remove the factory running boards/step fro our TRD Sport and put the rocker guards on like the pro has.

 

My Wife loves the predator steps. Whenever I get some sliders installed, she might not ever ride in my truck again!

 

My wife climbs in and out using my RCI rock sliders. It works for her, but I didn't give her any other options.
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It's not very hard at all.

 

Are the 3rd and 4th gen bolt patterns the same? Nice rides!!!

 

I have a 2010 Ram 2500 and have these highly recommended and they attach to the frame you can actually pick up the truck via the sliders.

https://white-knuckleoffroad.com/pr...-newer-double-cab-long-bed-rock-sliders-copy/

 

No they are not

 

Anyone here that has removed the rocker panels willing to sell it? Message me please. Thanks.

 

I had them. They did a good job. Replaced with a rock slider, but they are so much lighter than a rock slider and easy to install.

 

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What size mm size socket is it to remove the bolts from the rocker

 

you need to remove the bed, remove the cab, pull the engine, drop the transmission.
Or you could get under there and look yourself.