[Magnatic]

Originally Posted by MZ2215

I'd ask the source of your confidence, as this is exactly what Ford and Chevy are doing for their units. They're putting in writing that the vehicle you're buying is optioned for heated seats or start/stop tech or whatever, and will be retrofitted by the dealer for no additional cost when the necessary components become available. I would be shocked if the TS took delivery of the vehicle knowing the boards weren't on there and DIDN'T get signed documentation of the remedy. What kind of moron says "yeah i'll trust the dealership to just do the right thing in a timely manner"?

The Accessories Development and Marketing Department of Toyota Canada has acknowledged responsibility and have documented that the kit will be sent to the dealer when available. It just doesn't make sense that I can drive 30 minutes to a dealer in NY state and have them installed the same day if I wanted to pay for them. They have plenty of stock. The dealer said that the US has them due to a greater allotment of parts. More cars are sold in California than in Canada so cars and parts are more available in the US.

[Magnatic]

Originally Posted by <<<<

It looks 100x better without running boards. Limited running boards are way too low and look like afterthought.

I appreciate all the kind comments.

I like the look without the boards but I'm a little height challenged so I'm concerned that without the boards, I'll wear down the drivers seat sooner than normal with getting in and out.

[MZ2215]

Originally Posted by Magnatic

The Accessories Development and Marketing Department of Toyota Canada has acknowledged responsibility and have documented that the kit will be sent to the dealer when available. It just doesn't make sense that I can drive 30 minutes to a dealer in NY state and have them installed the same day if I wanted to pay for them. They have plenty of stock. The dealer said that the US has them due to a greater allotment of parts. More cars are sold in California than in Canada so cars and parts are more available in the US.

That's ridiculously frustrating, sounds like the only thing you can do is stay on them and hope the squeaky wheel gets the grease sooner rather than later. Would say to look into buying/having installed in the states and then flipping the ones your dealer eventually delivers but you're almost guaranteed to lose money on that endeavor.

If you were closer to MI than NY I'd offer mine up. I've got the power extending/detracting boards on my '15 limited and they were disabled via the dash button about 2 hours after leaving the dealership.

[Humble Leader]

Originally Posted by Magnatic

The Accessories Development and Marketing Department of Toyota Canada has acknowledged responsibility and have documented that the kit will be sent to the dealer when available. It just doesn't make sense that I can drive 30 minutes to a dealer in NY state and have them installed the same day if I wanted to pay for them. They have plenty of stock. The dealer said that the US has them due to a greater allotment of parts. More cars are sold in California than in Canada so cars and parts are more available in the US.

that makes sense given I had to order replacement tailgate lift struts from california. I tried to get them from a dealer here and they said no stock in canada, closest was Tennessee. so I bought them from a california dealer on ebay and had them shipped here in a couple weeks

same issue I had with MAF screws. wanted new ones. no stock anywhere. took about a month to get them, no idea where they originated from

[mbm112]

Originally Posted by Magnatic

I appreciate all the kind comments.

I like the look without the boards but I'm a little height challenged so I'm concerned that without the boards, I'll wear down the drivers seat sooner than normal with getting in and out.

It’s tough to picture without seeing it in person but the OEM running boards are absolutely useless on the Limited as mentioned in a previous comment. The lower rocker panels on the Limited eat up so much space leaving at most 2” of stepping space rendering them useless and almost downright dangerous in slippery conditions.


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[Magnatic]

Originally Posted by mbm112

It’s tough to picture without seeing it in person but the OEM running boards are absolutely useless on the Limited as mentioned in a previous comment. The lower rocker panels on the Limited eat up so much space leaving at most 2” of stepping space rendering them useless and almost downright dangerous in slippery conditions.


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You're not the first person to say that so I'll have to give this further consideration.

Originally Posted by MZ2215

What kind of moron says "yeah i'll trust the dealership to just do the right thing in a timely manner"?

Way too many. Thats why I put my $0.02 there. I would never take delivery in that situation. There is zero upside to it and all the risk falls on you.