Hello all. My wife and I are seniors and both had back surgeries. With that being said we’re not disabled but find it hard to get in our 2022 4Runner SR5 premium model. It has the regular trail running boards from Toyota on it now which I find useless. They put you to high up to step into when your one one. Can anybody recommend a stepping one type or any solution? Thank you

I think the step on the Predator ones extends a little lower than the Trail does?

True, but if you do any off roading, they are more easily damaged.

The Westin HDX steps are decent. Definitely better than a 0 degree slider for ingress/egress.

My wife has trouble getting in our 4Runner and Tundra. The 4Runner has the factory running boards and the Tundra has tube type running boards. So, I made a box step out of 2x6's and 3/4" plywood with a rubber mat on top and a side handle. She can step on the box and get in easily. We are both in our 70's. Works for us!

I intend on putting AMP Research power steps on my T4R eventually. My wife is altitude-challenged and the factory Trail steps coupled with the small lift are a little difficult for her. I don't like the proximity to the rocker panels because I can't get my whole foot on them without kicking the bodywork and usually just skip them getting in and out.

I have AMP Research power steps on my '15 Ram 2500 that has a leveling kit and 35" tires. The wife has no issues getting in/out of the truck and I like that I can actually put my whole foot on them and not just my toes. When they are "deployed" they are much lower than any other nerf bar, running board or step bar I've seen.

They're pretty expensive and a lot of folks who live in areas with rough winters have issues with road salt or anti-ice agents corroding the motors and hinges. I have not had any issues with the ones on my Ram and they've been installed for about 4 years now. Keeping them lubed and washing them off after cruddy weather is key.

They don't offer any rocker panel protection, but I don't believe the OEM boards do either. A good set of mud flaps can take care rock/mud/road debris on the rockers.

If you're not a hardcore offroader in need of significant rocker protection and can keep them maintained, I highly recommend them to solve your issue.

I found this video of them in action on a 2018 4runner:

All new AMP Research Automatic Running Boards available at Reinhardt Toyota! - YouTube

Note: I am in no way affiliated with AMP Research, am not sponsored by them or receive any benefits for recommending their product. I just have a set myself and have experienced them on other brands of vehicle.