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Removing Side Steps

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Tabroma, Apr 28, 2017.

  1. Apr 28, 2017 at 11:10 AM
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    Tabroma

    Tabroma [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Okay so I just removed the side steps that came with my truck and removed the 12 screws. Does anyone know where I can buy the original plastic screws that came with the truck? Are these the same universal ones all over the truck?
     
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  2. Apr 28, 2017 at 11:16 AM
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    I'm sure the dealer sells them, but they don't actually do anything useful, so leaving them off is fine unless you want them reinstalled.
     
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  3. Apr 28, 2017 at 11:24 AM
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    LivinOnEdge

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    The dealer will probably have them for 10 cent a piece. I needed similar plastic parts for a mustang I had years back and they were priced that way.
     
  4. Apr 28, 2017 at 11:27 AM
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    Bullnettles

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    Or someone here may have a set after installing steps.
     
  5. Apr 28, 2017 at 11:55 AM
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    nDub

    nDub Kan kun være malet af en gal mand

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    Could you just reinstall the bolts? Or are you selling the step and bolts together or something.
     
  6. Apr 28, 2017 at 11:56 AM
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    EatSleepTacos

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    Was gonna suggest the same thing. Then you don't have to worry about misplacing the bolts.
     
  7. Apr 28, 2017 at 12:09 PM
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    nDub

    nDub Kan kun være malet af en gal mand

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    Woah there. Did you consider OPs "feelings" before replying in such an apathetic manner?

    You gotta consider their feelings, just gotta.



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  8. Apr 28, 2017 at 12:13 PM
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  9. Apr 28, 2017 at 12:18 PM
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    I'd never thought to look on Amazon for a whole kit... this makes me so happy. Thank you Jeff.
     
  10. Apr 28, 2017 at 12:20 PM
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    There are tons of them. I have more retaining clips than I know what to do with... makes things like removing the bumper cover way less stressful. Just rip the shits off and replace them ha
     
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  11. Apr 28, 2017 at 1:10 PM
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    nDub

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    It's like a mixed set. Has a bunch of sizes. Just pick the one that fits. Pretty handy to have.
     
  12. Apr 28, 2017 at 1:12 PM
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    It'd also be pretty easy to take the bolts to ACE or HomeDepot or Lowes and buy the same size to put in the holes.
     
  13. Apr 28, 2017 at 4:23 PM
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    duckytw

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    Napa would probably have them. They carry a lot of different oem plastic fasteners.
     
  14. Apr 28, 2017 at 4:40 PM
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    If I remember right they're M8 1.25 x 25mm. I'm sure you could find some plastic threaded plugs at the hardware store.
     

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