LE Running board/Steps/Sliders Options

[cwipat]

View attachment 324806View attachment 324805Hey everyone, first post so forgive me if I don't know a whole lot. I have a 2017 LE with a 3-2 leveling kit and 285/70/17s and am looking for some good steps. I narrowed it down to the ever popular N-FAb 3" nerf steps and some Rough Country steps (same config).

Rough Country Cab Length Nerf Steps for 2014-2019 Toyota 4-Runner [RCT1360] | Rough Country Suspension Systems(R)

N-Fab(R) - 3" Round Nerf Steps


Was wondering if you guys had picked one over the other and what your experience has been?

Also I've considered some no MOD rock sliders that I found on this thread: Sliders? For a Limited? Tell me more!

I'm looking for durability and functionality. I'd love the extra clearance and protection the sliders would give me, but I like the functionality of the steps (my seats do too).

Feel free to post other options or preferences, some befores/afters, brand opinions, positive negative experiences with install or purchasing, or anything else you feel adds to the thread! Thanks :fish2:

 

[Bergz]

I have a 15 LE and I removed the stock running boards and rocker panels and replaced them with the Trail Edition rocker trim and RSG Flat Sliders with the bump-out. RSG was awesome (very fast) the sliders are bomb proof and are great for a step. I also gained about 4 inches of clearance with the rocker trim swap





Hope that helps....

 

[cwipat]

I have a 15 LE and I removed the stock running boards and rocker panels and replaced them with the Trail Edition rocker trim and RSG Flat Sliders with the bump-out. RSG was awesome (very fast) the sliders are bomb proof and are great for a step. I also gained about 4 inches of clearance with the rocker trim swap


Hope that helps....

Appreciate the suggestion and thanks for the reply. Do the RSGs mount to the frame though? I'm still running XREAS suspension, wouldn't that conflict?

Your ride looks great too!

 

[matoolie]

Metal Tech makes bolt-on sliders for the LE. Works with XREAS and LE rocker trim. I have them on my LE.

Outpost Off Road 2010+ Toyota 4Runner Limited Edition Sliders

 

[Bergz]

Yes, the RSG sliders bolt directly to the frame, and with 4 mounting posts instead of 3 like most others. I also had XREAS but had the lines tied up when I added the ToyTec Boss lift. If keeping XREAS, you would have to remove a line clip or two, tie or tape it out of the way during install, and simply re-attach when finished. Or so I've een told...

 

[cutty01]

Question for you - Did you get your lift for looks or for function? If you use steps like the Tough Country and NFab bars you've showed, you've just negated the ground clearance you've gained. If ground clearance (to be clear, it's technically body clearance) is not important to you, either will be fine. Just chose on price and reputation.

I personally went with the LE OPOR sliders sold on MetalTech and referenced above. At the time, I had kept my XREAS; however, I'm likely going to do the TE rocker panel mod and remove the 3" of LE body skirts and get a regular set of sliders so I have even more ground clearance.

 

[hawthornearms]

I just put the N-Fab on my Limited Nightshade and think they look pretty awesome. Mine are 2" not the 3". I don't believe they make the 3" for the Limited.

Install went really slick, hardest part was getting the bolts in the bracket in the front lined up. Trick is to do those first.

Overall very happy with them. Drove today in some salty crap and you could hear it 'tinging' off the metal bars.

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

Model#: T1164RL

 

[BIGpharma]

I just put the N-Fab on my Limited Nightshade and think they look pretty awesome. Mine are 2" not the 3". I don't believe they make the 3" for the Limited.



Install went really slick, hardest part was getting the bolts in the bracket in the front lined up. Trick is to do those first.



Overall very happy with them. Drove today in some salty crap and you could hear it 'tinging' off the metal bars.



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



Model#: T1164RL

Got any pics?


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[hawthornearms]

Got any pics?


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I do not... I will get some tomorrow afternoon.

 

[cwipat]

Thank you for all your replies guys! I will hop on here again tonight to answer your questions and replies in more detail as well as post some pictures of my ride. Just wanted to give you guys an immediate thanks!

 

[hawthornearms]

Forgot to take pictures.

It's too cold to go back outside. So you get a through the window picture.

 

[cwipat]

Metal Tech makes bolt-on sliders for the LE. Works with XREAS and LE rocker trim. I have them on my LE.

Outpost Off Road 2010+ Toyota 4Runner Limited Edition Sliders

The MetalTechs are definitely a top consideration right now tbh. How was the install and purchase from the manufacturer? How are they o door protection too? My back doors are getting torn up from the rocks zinging back there lol.

Yes, the RSG sliders bolt directly to the frame, and with 4 mounting posts instead of 3 like most others. I also had XREAS but had the lines tied up when I added the ToyTec Boss lift. If keeping XREAS, you would have to remove a line clip or two, tie or tape it out of the way during install, and simply re-attach when finished. Or so I've een told...

I've figured that I should keep the XREAS until I have the extra cash to spend on new suspension and get a few more thousand miles out of it first, then I'll upgrade both suspension and legit sliders I think? It's between the RGS and MetalTechs right now.

Question for you - Did you get your lift for looks or for function? If you use steps like the Tough Country and NFab bars you've showed, you've just negated the ground clearance you've gained. If ground clearance (to be clear, it's technically body clearance) is not important to you, either will be fine. Just chose on price and reputation.

I personally went with the LE OPOR sliders sold on MetalTech and referenced above. At the time, I had kept my XREAS; however, I'm likely going to do the TE rocker panel mod and remove the 3" of LE body skirts and get a regular set of sliders so I have even more ground clearance.

Like I said above, I think I'm going to do exactly what you're doing. I'll keep the XREAS for now and get a few more thousand miles out of it and purchase some MetalTechs, then down the road upgrade suspension and switch to legitimate sliders with the TE trim mod. The front of the LE hangs a bit lower doesn't it have some extra plastics in front that need to be removed as well? How's the door protection on the MetalTechs from your experience?

I just put the N-Fab on my Limited Nightshade and think they look pretty awesome. Mine are 2" not the 3". I don't believe they make the 3" for the Limited.

Install went really slick, hardest part was getting the bolts in the bracket in the front lined up. Trick is to do those first.

Overall very happy with them. Drove today in some salty crap and you could hear it 'tinging' off the metal bars.

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

Model#: T1164RL

The N-Fabs look fantastic for sure. I personally like the larger 3" tube from Rough Country, but both are super solid.

Forgot to take pictures.

It's too cold to go back outside. So you get a through the window picture.

Nice ride man!!

 

[matoolie]

The MetalTechs are definitely a top consideration right now tbh. How was the install and purchase from the manufacturer? How are they o door protection too? My back doors are getting torn up from the rocks zinging back there lol.

Purchase was fine. They were in stock at the time. Install was straight forward bolt on with existing frame holes. Door protection is very good. The step plates do a good of stopping rocks.

 

[hawthornearms]

Much better picture from this morning.

 

[hawthornearms]

Just an N-Fab update... I've already got a bunch of paint peeling and completely bare spots. Needless to say I'm not thrilled about it. Contacted them to see about getting that fixed. So if you're thinking N-Fab maybe hold up a bit.

 

[jbinmd]

I have a 15 LE and I removed the stock running boards and rocker panels and replaced them with the Trail Edition rocker trim and RSG Flat Sliders with the bump-out. RSG was awesome (very fast) the sliders are bomb proof and are great for a step. I also gained about 4 inches of clearance with the rocker trim swap

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Hope that helps....

I did something very similar, except not sliders since I don't need them at this point.

Trail rocker trim and Go Rhino nerf bars which fit high and tight. Gained a ton of clearance over the OEM rockers and running boards.

 

[hawthornearms]

I did something very similar, except not sliders since I don't need them at this point.

Trail rocker trim and Go Rhino nerf bars which fit high and tight. Gained a ton of clearance over the OEM rockers and running boards.

I love that look... Did you have a part number(s)/place for purchase for that rocker trim?

 

[Bumbo]

Not sure if I would spend that type of coin on “nerf steps” or similar running boards that just bolt to the factory step points. They can’t be used as sliders… I would consider getting proper sliders over something like that as the difference in strength is significant.

That said, if you never go off-road, I guess it doesn’t really matter.

 

[JerseyDevil5]

Just an N-Fab update... I've already got a bunch of paint peeling and completely bare spots. Needless to say I'm not thrilled about it. Contacted them to see about getting that fixed. So if you're thinking N-Fab maybe hold up a bit.

I had a section of one of my N-Fab’s that wasn’t even painted out of the box. I didn’t feel like going through the process and hassle of dealing with N-Fab so I just painted the spot black. Let me know what they tell you about yours. Thanks!


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[hawthornearms]

I had a section of one of my N-Fab’s that wasn’t even painted out of the box. I didn’t feel like going through the process and hassle of dealing with N-Fab so I just painted the spot black. Let me know what they tell you about yours. Thanks!


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They responded from the email quickly, basically since I got it off Amazon I just return it and they send me a new one. I think for now I'm going to opt to just return it for a refund and do something else. Seems like a lot of people have long term rust issues.

For now, the wife is just going to have to jump to get in. She's 4'10" so she should be used to it. LOL