Does anyone have these side steps?

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Ya, they are that big, especially on a stock height rig. They are 6.5" wide which is 0.5" bigger than any other Ive seen, but they hang really low too. Hard pass for me.
 
Thanks guys!! Phew! Dodged a bullet there.

I'm having a hard time finding a nice looking set of side steps that will work without having to screw with the cladding. A lot of the ones I like say they're not compatible unless you remove the cladding.

I'm confused about that though, because I only have an SR5, and I guess most don't come with the cladding on there, mostly limiteds do.

Any suggestions for me?
 
FUseaKU said:
Thanks guys!! Phew! Dodged a bullet there.

I'm having a hard time finding a nice looking set of side steps that will work without having to screw with the cladding. A lot of the ones I like say they're not compatible unless you remove the cladding.

I'm confused about that though, because I only have an SR5, and I guess most don't come with the cladding on there, mostly limiteds do.

Any suggestions for me?
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you can get factory running boards that will fit the SR5. I think you will find a lot of people on this forum ditch their running boards and either put sliders or just have nothing there. personally side steps sort of defeat the purpose of having an SUV with ground clearance. they offer zero protection. I get people with kids need them and if you absolutely need side steps or running boards I think OEM actually look the best

nfabs might be worth looking into but they will probably rust out on you. the aluminum ones they used to make I believe came standard on the TRD PRO trims (I think). aluminum > steel, see if those fit your 2010. I don't know if they even make them anymore for the 4runner though. checked their site, didn't see them listed
 
Humble Leader said:
you can get factory running boards that will fit the SR5. I think you will find a lot of people on this forum ditch their running boards and either put sliders or just have nothing there. personally side steps sort of defeat the purpose of having an SUV with ground clearance. they offer zero protection. I get people with kids need them and if you absolutely need side steps or running boards I think OEM actually look the best

nfabs might be worth looking into but they will probably rust out on you. the aluminum ones they used to make I believe came standard on the TRD PRO trims (I think). aluminum > steel, see if those fit your 2010. I don't know if they even make them anymore for the 4runner though. checked their site, didn't see them listed
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Thanks for your response!

For me it's not really about going off-roading for a few reasons...
1. I live in Florida. lol
2. I have two kids under 6 years old that a set of step bars would help them get in, especially if I put a little lift on it in the future.
3. It's not a 4WD, so no mudding or rock climbing for me.


So I'm not really worried about lowering my clearance to be honest. I don't really like the look of running boards, having one long step across the whole bottom, which is why I'm leaning more towards the step bars. Just trying to find a set that are functional and look good at the same time. I feel like I've seen them all online now. lol Maybe I'll swing by the stealership and see what they have.

Thanks again for the advice!
 
I would just find a set of OEM running boards. Tons of people have them just sitting around after removing/ installing rock sliders
 
Sorry to hijack this thread but can anyone tell if the fixed-in-position Nightshade running boards have any paint on them or are they just all matte black plastic?


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FUseaKU said:
Thanks for your response!

For me it's not really about going off-roading for a few reasons...
1. I live in Florida. lol
2. I have two kids under 6 years old that a set of step bars would help them get in, especially if I put a little lift on it in the future.
3. It's not a 4WD, so no mudding or rock climbing for me.


So I'm not really worried about lowering my clearance to be honest. I don't really like the look of running boards, having one long step across the whole bottom, which is why I'm leaning more towards the step bars. Just trying to find a set that are functional and look good at the same time. I feel like I've seen them all online now. lol Maybe I'll swing by the stealership and see what they have.

Thanks again for the advice!
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take a look at nfabs. if you can't get the predator steps you can opt for the standard ones. they warranty finish for 5 years. people have sent them off due to rust and have received brand new ones. you could take your chances with those. I haven't seen many other side steps that look as good

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Sorry to hijack this thread but can anyone tell if the fixed-in-position Nightshade running boards have any paint on them or are they just all matte black plastic?


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are you referring to the sides? I believe the sides are aluminum and anodized black. I have a limited and I believe the running boards for the limited and nightshade are the same (fixed ones), except nightshade is black. the limited ones are plain aluminum. I suspect the nightshade ones are same, just chemically altered to be black
 
FUseaKU said:
Thanks for your response!

For me it's not really about going off-roading for a few reasons...
1. I live in Florida. lol
2. I have two kids under 6 years old that a set of step bars would help them get in, especially if I put a little lift on it in the future.
3. It's not a 4WD, so no mudding or rock climbing for me.


So I'm not really worried about lowering my clearance to be honest. I don't really like the look of running boards, having one long step across the whole bottom, which is why I'm leaning more towards the step bars. Just trying to find a set that are functional and look good at the same time. I feel like I've seen them all online now. lol Maybe I'll swing by the stealership and see what they have.

Thanks again for the advice!
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FWIW I have the factory side steps on mine with a 5 and a 3 year old and they can climb right in. People practically give them away, they look right, and are cake to install.
 
pDubs said:
I would just find a set of OEM running boards. Tons of people have them just sitting around after removing/ installing rock sliders
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I second this, or…I installed a set of Toyota Predator steps, since I don’t 4wheel either ( mine is 2wd also). I put them on so my wife could get in more easily. Also, they’re aluminum so no rust.
 
Another vote for just grabbing some used factory running boards/ steps. I don't love the look of them, but the kids can climb right up and in easily. I bypass them getting in and out, the wife is 50/50, it depends if I'm accelerating hard as she's trying to leap in (that's a joke!)
:-)

Edit to say there are a few sets near me for cheap. One just reduced to $35 with all the hardware- 登录 Facebook
 
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Have a look at the nFab web site. Looks better than running boards, the bottom hoop on mine are 14 inches above the ground, the same as the frame rails. No problem unless you go rock crawling. They look like this:
 

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Have a look at the nFab web site. Looks better than running boards, the bottom hoop on mine are 14 inches above the ground, the same as the frame rails. No problem unless you go rock crawling. They look like this:
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I like those, but for some reason the 2010 model SR5's are not compatible with most of the step bars I've looked at. My SR5 has the cladding at the bottom, so the ones you have definitely won't work for me. I looked at NFAB's site as well, and none of them fit my truck.

I don't like the look of running boards, so I really want to find a good looking set of step bars that will work for me.
 
FUseaKU said:
I like those, but for some reason the 2010 model SR5's are not compatible with most of the step bars I've looked at. My SR5 has the cladding at the bottom, so the ones you have definitely won't work for me. I looked at NFAB's site as well, and none of them fit my truck.

I don't like the look of running boards, so I really want to find a good looking set of step bars that will work for me.
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Unfortunately the blocky design of 10 SR5 rocker panel is probably going to eat into any open space for proper footing with any step.

You may want to consider replacing the rocker panels with those from the 14+ SR5/TRD or the aftermarket ones from Shrockworks. You’ll open up a world of possibilities doing so.


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FUseaKU said:
I like those, but for some reason the 2010 model SR5's are not compatible with most of the step bars I've looked at. My SR5 has the cladding at the bottom, so the ones you have definitely won't work for me. I looked at NFAB's site as well, and none of them fit my truck.

I don't like the look of running boards, so I really want to find a good looking set of step bars that will work for me.
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are you sure these ones don't fit

Nerf Steps | Step Systems - N-FAB | N-FAB

I think those fit - but they are steel not aluminum FYI
 
Looks OK for a 2010 SR5, maybe read the detail to be sure.

Mine are steel and I had to repaint part of the hoop due to rust. If it happens again, I will use black bed liner to cover it.

There is a post in the stickies at the top from [MENTION=65614]Antman[/MENTION] about how to trim the rocker panel if needed. Looks easy.

ANTMAN'S Thread - Page 25 - Toyota 4Runner Forum - Largest 4Runner Forum

Bought mine from 4 Wheel Parts a long time ago for about $300.
 

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