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Side Step Drop kit

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2005-2015)' started by DG92071, Feb 28, 2020.

  1. Apr 18, 2021 at 9:32 AM
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    Travlr

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    WHY??? No longer available? Legal issues? Warranty problems? Liability? Supply chain?

    Let's solve this problem.
     
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  2. Apr 19, 2021 at 5:16 AM
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    I'd buy a set. If anybody knows where I could get a comparable good quality item, let me know.
     
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  3. May 7, 2022 at 3:09 PM
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    Darn, too late! I need this kit too!
     
  4. May 7, 2022 at 7:41 PM
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    I wasn't happy with the quality and the consistency of the cuts on the blocks. They weren't symmetrical and didn't look professional. I checked into having the plastic blocks professionally made but it was cost prohibitive.
     
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  13. May 7, 2022 at 7:54 PM
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    I'm back to watching this thread...
     
  14. May 7, 2022 at 8:16 PM
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    There isn't any reason to as I won't be making more of them. Now the exact dimensions are in internet land for anyone who cares to copy the idea.
     
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  15. May 7, 2022 at 8:39 PM
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    Maybe someone with the skills, tools and time will pick up the torch and carry on? Would 3 d printing be an option for the rear spacers?

    Ps- Thank-you for sharing the details!!!
     
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  16. May 7, 2022 at 10:24 PM
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    I'm looking at options for this, haven't given up yet! I think the lower you go, the more it will move the step towards the frame, meaning under the rocker, less exposed for your shoe. 1" seems like a good balance of down and not too far in.
     
  17. May 9, 2022 at 12:24 PM
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    Moving the steps down does not move them closer to the frame at all, they are moved straight down. Any more than a 1" drop exposes the spacers when looking at the truck from the side which I personally didn't like the looks of. At a 1" drop it looks totally stock from any angle.
     

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