Running Boards
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I like them just fine. Save yourself about $500 and buy them from Sparks Toyota in S.C.:
Running Boards WILL NOT WORK WITH THE TT EDITION VEHICLE at Sparks Toyota-Scion, Myrtle Beach, SC
I got them delivered for right around $300. They are very easy to install. All you need is a socket wrench with a 10 and 11mm sockets. Be sure to use some anti-sieze compund in case you ever want to take them off.
Dealership here in NY (well, all NYer's are crooks) wanted around $800 to put some on my 2010 LTD. NOT!
They are not rock-sliders by any means. They are steps. That's all. If you want to bang them on rocks they will bend. They are just aluminum. But they have the same styling cues as the rest of the new 4runner - chrome accents, boxy-look, etc...
Running Boards WILL NOT WORK WITH THE TT EDITION VEHICLE at Sparks Toyota-Scion, Myrtle Beach, SC
I got them delivered for right around $300. They are very easy to install. All you need is a socket wrench with a 10 and 11mm sockets. Be sure to use some anti-sieze compund in case you ever want to take them off.
Dealership here in NY (well, all NYer's are crooks) wanted around $800 to put some on my 2010 LTD. NOT!
They are not rock-sliders by any means. They are steps. That's all. If you want to bang them on rocks they will bend. They are just aluminum. But they have the same styling cues as the rest of the new 4runner - chrome accents, boxy-look, etc...
Titanpat57
Senior Member
Haha! Sorry about that! Just a southern boy who can't wait till his NY tour of duty is over with!
But IF you're a native NYer, you knoooooooow what I'm sayin, and you'll probably agree (somewhat)... ya-know... fuggedaboutit.
In seriousness, my fam is all from Queens and Brooklyn. I live more upstate.
I have the toyota runners. I had them installed about 3 weeks ago. I only sort of like them. Unless different dealers install differently, I find mine too high which makes them less useful as a step up. Secondly, the way mine are fitted in, there is only enough room for your toes to step up with, rather than most of your foot. While they do provide some rock protection, they are nominally functional as a step up and do lower your ground clearance. So, I have mixed feelings about mine. JerryG
Would I install them again? Maybe, but I would look beyond the Toyota OEM ones. By the way, mine cost $549 plus a $125 install. THey are not cheap.
Would I install them again? Maybe, but I would look beyond the Toyota OEM ones. By the way, mine cost $549 plus a $125 install. THey are not cheap.
W8kbrder
New member
Bout to take mine off and sell them.
Ryan F.
New member
Thanks for the honesty guys. When we bought my 4 Runner, my wife was committed to them, and wanted them as soon as they were available. She has gotten used to the step up, and likes the boardless look. I'm still on the fence.
Unfortunately, I think that any running board that will be useful as a step will take a significant amount of ground clearance away from the 4Runner. It appears that the factory running boards come close to running near the bottom lug nut holes on the wheels. However, those short in stature may find them necessary (or very desirable) for easy access into the 4Runner.
I'm on the fence myself. I don't mind the step up or out of the 4Runner by itself, but I have noticed that my bottom seat bolster is taking a beating while climbing in and out. The outside bolsters are usually always subject to more wear due to entry and exit, but I feel the 4Runner's is taking a more than normal amount of abuse due to the height. It would have been a bit easier if Toyota had kept the assist handle along the A pillar that was present in my 3rd gen, but that may have not been possible with the side curtain airbags.
I'm on the fence myself. I don't mind the step up or out of the 4Runner by itself, but I have noticed that my bottom seat bolster is taking a beating while climbing in and out. The outside bolsters are usually always subject to more wear due to entry and exit, but I feel the 4Runner's is taking a more than normal amount of abuse due to the height. It would have been a bit easier if Toyota had kept the assist handle along the A pillar that was present in my 3rd gen, but that may have not been possible with the side curtain airbags.
I agree with desertred below.... If we didn't have a little one on the way, I probably would have left them off. I think they look good on a LTD - really finish off the luxury look. If I had a Trail Ed., I would find something a little more hardcore, or maybe nothing at all.
I think the good news is that you can get them delivered for about $300, and put them on yourself in about 30 minutes. If you decide later that they are not for you, you could remove easily and probably sell them to someone that does want them.
good luck.
I think the good news is that you can get them delivered for about $300, and put them on yourself in about 30 minutes. If you decide later that they are not for you, you could remove easily and probably sell them to someone that does want them.
good luck.
ct221933
New member
The OEM running boards are useful for my 4 small children and my petite wife. There are better looking side-steps out there I must admit. You do sacrifice a little ground clearance, but I am not taking my 4x4 off road anytime, too much cleaning after that. I am getting a hitch step next for my 8 year old to climb in through the hatch door.
scanny
Senior Member
I got my truck with running board - didn't have choice. But I like them, running boards protect body from rocks chips and from smaller vehicles opening doors on parking lot. running boards also helps my wife to climb in T4R and it's useful when you need to use roof rack or clean show from the roof.
Yea I have tried to get them and even called a couple of dealers in vancouver. There is no kit for these boards so they would have to order the individual parts for you. Cost is like $2K which is ridiculous. I'm waiting for the kit to come out hopefully.
ThirdToy
New member
Thats a huge jump from $300!! :wtf: