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Old 11-02-2014, 02:15 PM #1
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Frame Mounted Side Steps
I want to buy some nerf style side rails/steps for my 2014 SR5, but it seems that the only available mounting options are rocker panel mounted. Did a search on this forum and the net and didn't find any frame mounted nerf bars option. I know they do have them for other style trucks but not my 4Runner. Am I missing something or can someone shed some light on this issue? I took a close look at the frame and it seems that there are some holes that are pre-threaded for mounting something. I'm not sure what. I want to do this to have a bit more stability to help my little girl, and wife step into the vehicle. Thanks in advance.
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I understand your concern, but the pre-threaded under body hard points are really quite solid for mounting steps to. I had a pair of Nfab step bars on mine for several months before I decided on sliders. They had no problem supporting my 250+ lbs, and the step hoops are big enough for any size feet. The only ones I know of that mount to the frame are rock slider styles, and sometimes they don't protrude far enough for good footing. I know my wife much preferred the convenience of the Nfabs to my Shrockworks step sliders.
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I understand your concern, but the pre-threaded under body hard points are really quite solid for mounting steps to. I had a pair of Nfab step bars on mine for several months before I decided on sliders. They had no problem supporting my 250+ lbs, and the step hoops are big enough for any size feet. The only ones I know of that mount to the frame are rock slider styles, and sometimes they don't protrude far enough for good footing. I know my wife much preferred the convenience of the Nfabs to my Shrockworks step sliders.
Fully agree, i have the Nfabs as well and they have no trouble supporting my 270 lb self, as well as my size 12 feet, and i have used them quite extensively putting snowboards and other stuff onto the roof rack.
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Thanks for the reply guys. This makes me feel alot better about getting the rocker panel mounted side steps.
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Shrockworks makes great side steps. Their main function is rock sliders so they might be slightly overkill for what you need for the price.
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I understand your concern, but the pre-threaded under body hard points are really quite solid for mounting steps to. I had a pair of Nfab step bars on mine for several months before I decided on sliders. They had no problem supporting my 250+ lbs, and the step hoops are big enough for any size feet. The only ones I know of that mount to the frame are rock slider styles, and sometimes they don't protrude far enough for good footing. I know my wife much preferred the convenience of the Nfabs to my Shrockworks step sliders.
I have BudBuilts on my 5th gen and my wife hates them but I think they are great. They actually stick out enough to use as steps but she keeps hitting her legs on them. At some point, I may switch to Nfabs or something just to please her even though I did buy them with rocker protection primarily in mind.
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