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Step bars on or off?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by adamv22, Dec 1, 2013.

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Step bars on or off??

Poll closed Dec 31, 2013.
  1. Keep em on

    29 vote(s)
    33.0%
  2. Keep em off

    59 vote(s)
    67.0%
  1. Dec 2, 2013 at 4:10 PM
    #21
    reece13

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    Keep em off. You can sell those easy on craigslist. Old timers who buy tacomas love em, especially chrome ones
     
  2. Dec 2, 2013 at 5:35 PM
    #22
    TRD Toy85

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    I wish I got sliders instead of steps, honestly the steps just don't seem like they are wide enough IMO. They more or less get in the way to me.

    Really wish I went with sliders.

    I did hurculer black on mine, was a pain to strip the silver but i like the look much better . You should do the same it would look good with your wheels

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    Last edited: Dec 2, 2013
  3. Dec 2, 2013 at 7:39 PM
    #23
    adamv22

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    Hmm thanks guys.....After you guys told me about the sliders, while going through the parking lot at work today, I noticed EVERY pair of sliders there lol... At least 8 differnt rigs with them..
     
  4. Dec 3, 2013 at 4:26 AM
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    DBTaco

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    I think East Coast Gear Supply in Raleigh has sliders. I was on their website last week and noticed they have them listed.
     
  5. Dec 3, 2013 at 4:37 AM
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    Jeffvt0508

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  6. Dec 3, 2013 at 4:39 AM
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    flatblack

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    if on & off are the only options; i think they look better on

    if we open up the options; i agree with most everyone else: sliders!!
     
  7. Dec 3, 2013 at 6:54 AM
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    robm7

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    Anyone have the step "hoops" on theirs? Look kind of old school
     
  8. Dec 4, 2013 at 9:43 AM
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    nextfriday

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    Do you or anyone in your family/gf use them? Entering, exiting, loading the roof rack? If not take them off.
     
  9. Dec 4, 2013 at 10:27 AM
    #29
    DeeKay21

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    I said keep em off only cause I dont like hat style of step bars. Check out Avidoffroad bars they are sick!!! :D
     
  10. Dec 4, 2013 at 11:21 AM
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    Pdugan6

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    I would say only take them off if you don't want a step. Get sliders if going to go off road. Sliders with no plan of off-roading is wack since they are tight to the body. They don't make a great step and youHave to swing your leg around them every single time getting out of the vehicle. But.......yeah get sliders. qy5aqy3a_e87827d78c1a4cdbbd578a4f23bfaecfbb47b046.jpg
     
  11. Dec 4, 2013 at 8:01 PM
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    adamv22

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    Damn now im really wanting some sliders... problem is i dont know if i go trail riding often enough to justify buyin em... Im going to be checkin out that place in raleigh in a few days i think.
     
  12. Dec 4, 2013 at 8:05 PM
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    Pchop

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    Off.....minus the fender flare dangling:p
     
  13. Dec 4, 2013 at 8:06 PM
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    BAMF sliders with kick out FTW
     
  14. Dec 4, 2013 at 8:13 PM
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    Grimm, I like your sliders, theyre simple, what kind are they??
     
  15. Dec 4, 2013 at 8:27 PM
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    Canazes9

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    BAMF w/o kick out.

    David
     
  16. Dec 4, 2013 at 8:34 PM
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    MrGrimm

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    They are Demello round bolt ons.
     

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