Running Boards/Tube Steps for '10 DC

Hi all. I'm looking to get some running boards or tube steps for my truck. I don't see any off roading in my near future, and these would basically be installed to help my mother, and my kids get into the truck. Any suggestions? I do kind of like the look of the oem tube steps. Thanks,

Mike

 

I'm considering the OEM running boards in black myself. They're also a lower profile compared to the tube steps (which I prefer).

I had OEM running boards on my Tundra and they worked very well. My kids used them to climb into the cab and I used them on occassion to wash the roof of my truck.

 

i bought aries stainless step tubes.i'm like you ,i needed them for the kids.

 

The Toyota tube steps are way too high and too close to the truck (leaving little room to step on). They won't help much.

 

Do you have mud flaps on your DC? I've read conflicting reviews that the Aries steps for the doublecab rub up against the front flaps. I am curious if that is true or not.

 

WENT AND MEASURED,THEY ARE 2.5 INCHES FROM MUD FLAP

 

Hey Mike,
I just bought a new '10 DC, and also needed the steps for my 2 kids. I liked the look of the OEM tubes, but thought they stuck out just a little too far from the truck (too wide). I went with a set of Westin Platinum 4" ovals in polished stainless steel. They look incredible, definitely glad I went with them. Bought them from autoanything.com when they were 15% off with free shipping, total cost was ~$320.
see here:
http://www.autoanything.com/nerf-bars/60A4559A0A0.aspx

Hope that helps
Jason

 

I have the OEM tube steps as well and look great with my silver truck. I have noticed that they seem to be a bit high, but they do protect from door dings. My wife's car door swings into the tube steps rather than my door.

 

Do you have any pics with them mounted on yours? Thanks,

Mike

 

Bought mine from these guys, good quality, factory mounting.
May have to call, not sure if they do these specifially anymore.
May have a newer design??

 

This may be a dumb question, but what is the difference between Nerf Bars, Tube Steps, and Running Boards? Tubes are shape, right? Is Nerf a brand name? Thanks

 

I purchased polished stainless steel on ebay for a black access cab.

 

step tubes are straight,nerf bars are like tubes except turned in at the ends,boards are flat

 

Thanks that helps!~ I think I want nerf bars

 

Dude...N-Fab with the 3" tube FTW!!! Anything else would be uncivilized

 

What do you guys think of these?

They are Westin Nerf Bars, but I'm considering the ones in black

 

Why are the polished $150 more? Resists rust better?

 

nerf is a general term i think, mine were called nerf bars but dont actually bend at the end.
The polished are more expensive because of havingto polish them for the finish. they dont help any with rust. But of coarse if you were to get black they would be easier to remove the rust and re-paint. Thats why i always go with black.
The best advise is to look around and find what you like, and this is one of the best places to do that. General search the internet too, you never know what will pop up

 

I couldn't wait! I ordered the Westin Platinum Nerf Bars in Chrome from Autoanything.. Thanks for all of the suggestions fellas!

 

I was thinking the same thing. I had Westin Ovals 4" wide on my Dodge Quad years ago. They were nice and sturdy. Being a 4x2 is high enough to need steps for convenience. My concern has been since this is a compact truck that 4" ovals would be too large and look awful. Which is why I may go with running boards vs. side steps. Opinions on size? Black or Chrome for Timberland Mica?

Not trying to hijack the thread just looking for others to elaborate on the subject.
Thanks.