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So I just bought this Monster... and joined the community

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Rebel256, Jan 19, 2020.

  1. Jan 19, 2020 at 3:40 PM
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    Rebel256

    Rebel256 [OP] New Member

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    Monster.jpg So I looked for months trying to find the Tundra I wanted for the right price....
    then I surrendered and bought this.

    So now I'm on a Journey to Black out and Mod this into the Rig of my dreams. Has a lift installed by Toyota and I'm happy with the rise, just need to get the right tires to fill in the gaps. Then I'm going to start deleting exterior chrome and maybe some front and rear armor, Custom interior, and I'll create my own chase rack. I'm just really excited to have a project again and I know you guys are going to have all the answers to my Tundra newbie questions.
    Say goodbye to all my $$$ for the next year.

    *** first thing needed is some full length steps that don't have a huge gap between body, nerf bars installed are rusted and really too high. My wife is 5'3 and if she can't get in then... well you married guys know what I mean.

    So first Forum question is who makes a really clean step up bar with a 4-6" drop?



    IMG_6767.jpg
     
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  2. Jan 19, 2020 at 3:41 PM
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  3. Jan 19, 2020 at 3:43 PM
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  4. Jan 19, 2020 at 3:44 PM
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  5. Jan 19, 2020 at 3:54 PM
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    realtorblake

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    Redneckistan... aka Cypress, TX
    2019 Crewmax Platinum 5" Zone lift Fox 2.5 /OME suspension 12.5x35x18 ProComp's
    Welcome from Texas. Check out the NFab podiums. I have a short wife too... :angrygirl:

    Here is a pic of them on my truck.

    20191205_171812.jpg
    20191204_151504.jpg
     
  6. Jan 19, 2020 at 3:56 PM
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    jewsNbrews

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  7. Jan 19, 2020 at 4:07 PM
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    Rebel256

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    Does anyone sell ones like this that don't have individual steps, but rather 1 long step the whole length?
     
  8. Jan 19, 2020 at 4:08 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

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  9. Jan 19, 2020 at 4:19 PM
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    teamtlr

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    Love the truck. That setup looks great!
     
  10. Jan 19, 2020 at 4:23 PM
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    realtorblake

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    Redneckistan... aka Cypress, TX
    2019 Crewmax Platinum 5" Zone lift Fox 2.5 /OME suspension 12.5x35x18 ProComp's
    I've seen some sliders like you are describing, but the drop to the step is only an inch or two... Maybe the Amp Research steps would work for you.
     
  11. Jan 19, 2020 at 4:24 PM
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    Trooper2

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    Welcome from TX!

    The Tyger steps look like sliders, run length but not dropped
    71-YPiMTwlL._CR0,0,918,918_UX256.jpg
     
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  12. Jan 19, 2020 at 4:35 PM
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    +1 I'm partial to the Tygers
     
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  13. Jan 19, 2020 at 4:35 PM
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    Rebel256

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    Something like this would be ideal...NFabs.jpg images (1).jpg
     
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  14. Jan 19, 2020 at 4:37 PM
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    Sweet looking rig !!! Welcome from SoFla.
     
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  15. Jan 19, 2020 at 4:39 PM
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    Y0TA PR0

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  16. Jan 19, 2020 at 4:39 PM
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    Well aren't you just handy dandy. Took a double take. LOL Have not seen some like that. Other ones pictured look interesting.
     
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  17. Jan 19, 2020 at 4:50 PM
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    Its just copy and paste in microsoft paint.... both pictures are modified ( im an engineer, we can make anything work on paper). Leave it to me to want something no one makes............. I really did not want to make these so soon, i need steps like now for the wifey but when I order the tubing for my chase rack (roll bar) I'll just get stuff for these too.
     
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  18. Jan 19, 2020 at 5:05 PM
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    The Amp Research are retractable, really nice :thumbsup:
    Just another idea, bit more spendy :spending:
     
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    I have GoRhino RB20’s and they are tight to the body with the option of 4” drop down steps. They are basically the same as what comes on a Raptor

    https://www.gorhino.com/RB20-Running-Boards

    Pic showing the RB20 without the 4” drop steps
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  27. Jan 19, 2020 at 8:30 PM
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