running boards VS. truck steps???

the title says it all. what do you guys think? either the carr hoops or just some running board for 150-200( both black )

 

I went with the westens nurf bars. I love em! Chick on the camra icon under my profile for pic.

 

ya the only thing is that with my extended cab the nerf bars would be way short and i think when they are short( like standard cab bars) they look gay. sorry if this affends anyone this is just my thoughts

 

Nooooo sliders all the way

 

mabey... any pics?

 

anyone else?

 

I like nerf with the flat steps. Thinking of doing som myself. They really looked good on my 4 Runner.

 

I am having this same debate, and I am leaning towards rock sliders instead of step bars. I don't off road that much, but I do think they look cooler, and the protection will be there if needed. I have researched this issue quite a bit, but I am still unclear on something: can you get straight bolt on sliders? or do the all have to be welded, or do frame drilling?
I was reading one thread, (forget where) where the guy had bought sliders (allpro) that didn't fit and had major grief making them work...
i would rather not have to drill or weld to my frame, in case I want to return it to stock...ideas?

 

Sliders - as they offer a step and rocker panel protection AND keep grocery carts and door dings at bay!
I am working on a removable slider where the attachment tube (welded to the frame) accepts the slider tube in a sleeve.

 

Unfortunately I think they must be welded or bolted (with drilling). If you ever wanted to you could grind them off and repaint that part of your frame. It's not that big of a deal really. But if you got a pair you like what would make you want to take them off?

 

ya same here but i really dont want to weld cuz im only an ok welder. i wouldn't mind frame drilling but i dont want the frame to start rusting from the inside out so...

 

Buy the sliders n have a muffler shop weld for you
Just my .02

 

what do you guys think? pretty good price and they are black powder coated.

http://www.trail-gear.com/rock-sliders (scroll all the way to the bottom one called Welded Tacoma Rock Sliders

 

I have those and have installed another set on my brothers 08 tacoma with no regrets (ended up welding them on though.)

 

Running boards = farm truck!

 

running boards( like the ones i have the ling to)= badass 4x4 truck!

 

Just put Truck Champ chrome Nerf Bars on my 2010 DC TRD Sport truck the other day. Love them and they were fairly cheap. I saw them for $160 brand new and shipped to your door on eBay.

 

bolt on or weld?

 

bolt on, 24 bolts, took about 30 minutes to install.

 

i think i still like those sliders