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Stupid question - running boards.

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by JohnnyK221, May 24, 2009.

  1. May 24, 2009 at 10:38 AM
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    JohnnyK221

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    Just about ready to order the Toyota black running boards (
    $467 PT212-35055 Running Board
    PT212-35055) & the wife insists that I make sure of this before hitting the checkout button: You can actually use these boards as "step-ups" into the truck, correct? (The wife is short and needs them to get in/out of the truck.)

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    :pray:
     
    JohnnyK221, May 24, 2009
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  2. May 24, 2009 at 10:40 AM
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    That's what they are for.
     
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  3. May 24, 2009 at 10:41 AM
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    Yes, you can use those to step up into the truck.
     
    mws4ua, May 24, 2009
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  4. May 24, 2009 at 11:13 AM
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    I use mine all the time to stand on to wash the roof, get in, etc. I weigh about 200 lbs, and they feel just fine with my weight on them. My girlfriend doesn't even make them flex.

    I ordered them when I ordered my truck, and was impressed with how they look. They aren't bling, but do add a nice highlight to the already sweet-ass lines of the truck.
     
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  5. May 24, 2009 at 11:31 AM
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    I am sure these will work, but I have found that some of these that are too close to the truck are more difficult to use than others. I have Westin tubes that stick out further from the truck and are quite easy to use as steps. These look too close to the truck to me.....does this make sense?
     
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  6. May 24, 2009 at 12:09 PM
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    They also help prevent rock chips...
     
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  7. May 24, 2009 at 1:04 PM
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    Thanks for all the replies.
     
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  8. May 24, 2009 at 2:46 PM
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    Has anyone ever noticed the lines of those running boards MATCH the lines of the rear bumper? It's sort of sweet in a sick sorta like minded way.
     
    w8n4mud, May 24, 2009
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  9. May 24, 2009 at 2:48 PM
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    I would go for some Nerf bars instead. Just my .02
     
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  10. May 24, 2009 at 3:00 PM
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    maybe some lines imprinted into the driver's forehead to match would be even sicker neater.
     
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  11. May 24, 2009 at 4:23 PM
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    If you do any kind of off-roading, I'd consider sliders instead. They're much tougher than running boards or step boards.
     
    Evil Monkey, May 24, 2009
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