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3rd Gen aftermarket running boards, steps or sliders

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tundras (2022+)' started by worksjo, Jan 20, 2023.

  1. Jan 20, 2023 at 10:32 AM
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    worksjo

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    I’ve been going through the threads on accessories but I’m just seeing a ton of OEM running board applications.

    The new Tundra is ‘23 SR5 Off-Road premium. My kids are little and they can barely climb in. So I think some running boards, steps or sliders are going to be in the cards.

    Has anyone found the consensus “good value” running board or slider set for the new Tundra?

    I was looking at the Rough Country HD2 but they look like they stick out a lot. I’d like to be as tucked in as I can be while still having some function.
     
  2. Jan 20, 2023 at 12:40 PM
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  3. Jan 20, 2023 at 1:19 PM
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    Jason.Xu

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    Got a set of Rough Country HD2 in my garage, just waiting for my tundra to put them on. Those are heavy and in good quality, it give you some room to adjust the boards so it won't stick out a lot if you don't want to. My only concern was there are only 3 brackets on each side instead of 4 on the OEM running boards.
     
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  4. Jan 20, 2023 at 2:36 PM
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    TexasTacoma713

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    Go rhino RB’s

    And def go with bed liner finish if kids are involved.

    I like them sticking out to prevent door dings from other cars
     
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  5. Jan 20, 2023 at 4:01 PM
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    worksjo

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    Good thought I never considered that.
     
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  6. Jan 20, 2023 at 7:21 PM
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    I second this, I went with RB10s and have no regrets
     
  7. Jan 20, 2023 at 7:23 PM
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    TexasTacoma713

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    Yeah I got the slims but wished I got the regulars. Work fine for the kids but oh well its a truck, it’s gonna get dinged up
     
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    I went with go rhino also . Rb20 slims for a double cab though . Kind of short on my crew max. Awaiting correct ones to show up lol

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  9. Jan 21, 2023 at 8:14 PM
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    Do you mind posting a picture from the front of the vehicle? I would like to see how far these come out from the cab.
     
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    These are Westin R5 Nerf Step. Pretty pleased with the quality & install, they stick a little further then I was planning however they are growing on me. (double cab)
     

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    I went with the GoRhino RB10’s, my wife is short so she really likes them, these are the stock size not the “slims”

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  12. Jan 22, 2023 at 1:28 PM
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    Will these support the weight of the truck or will they roll up
     
  13. Jan 22, 2023 at 1:56 PM
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    LOL, no I would use these for hardcore off-road. But Ive been down a lot of unimproved roads in with similar in my old truck with no issues but I wouldn’t want to perch my truck up on something with these.
     
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  14. Nov 9, 2023 at 10:08 AM
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    I grabbed a set of RC HD2 running boards as well. A few reviews mention that they rust relatively quickly. To avoid this I'm going to bring them to LineX and have them coated before I install them.
     
  15. Nov 9, 2023 at 11:23 AM
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    3" TRD lift Talon's Garage Steel powder coated transmission skid plate / Cat cover RCI Steel powder coated skid plate Go Rhino D6 steps Nytop front recovery points
    I did the rhino d6. I understand you wanting them slim but for a wife and kids and winter in Colorado I wanted good surface for a step. They mount on the back and too the frame and not the bottom where it will catch a rock, provide emergency protection at a lower price then a lot of options and give my short wife and young kids a step. I’ve had them on for 12k miles and one winter and am quite happy. If you have 2k to drop on real sliders get the cbi ones. RCI is nice but the way they angle up makes them useless as a step.

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    i have a set also they are great!!!! like you i wish they had the 4th bracket i called them and offered to buy it from them but they said not available
     
  17. Nov 10, 2023 at 11:29 AM
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    I have the HD2 as well. I called and complained about the 4th bracket and they sent them over to me. This was in March. Made a big difference. I had one side show some minor surface rust after a few month. They were great about sending a replacement set under warranty. I still have not swapped them out. I was waiting until spring. It is not noticeable. Some wire brush and flat black would fix it right up as a spare set. I set the truck down on it in Colorado while going down a steep hill and it survived. It was pretty soft dirt though.
     
  18. Nov 12, 2023 at 8:27 AM
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    What difference did the 4th bracket make?
     
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    I went with Romik. Had them adjusted on their highway setting but found it wasn’t good height wise to use and feet would hit the plastic rockers. Adjusted them down 1 setting (1”) and they’re great. 5 year warranty on the finish and made in Europe, not china so there’s that.

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  20. Nov 13, 2023 at 8:16 AM
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    The attachment points under the doors are for four points, so there is not a center attachment. Two right and two left, so with the boards it leaves a "soft spot" in the middle of the boards. By adding a 4th bracket, it is rock solid.
     
  21. Nov 13, 2023 at 8:41 AM
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    Well, I hope using only 3 brackets doesn't affect the LineX coating (flex in the board that would cause the LineX to crack/ chip away) I'm putting on my HD2s.
     
  22. Nov 13, 2023 at 9:30 AM
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  23. Nov 14, 2023 at 9:27 AM
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    Freshly installed and LineX'd Rough Country HD2s.

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  24. Nov 14, 2023 at 10:48 AM
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    Steps/running boards and functional sliders are two different beasts.

    If you're just going to step on it then anything will work. If you plan to off-road and wheel it, want to keep your rockers intact and all else in the vicinity, frame mounted > body mounted, and bolt on vs drilling or not sure if there are even any weld-on options, stay away from anything stamped steel like the factory steps, not only useless offroad but a good impact and it'll be game over for them and the pretty paint behind them.
     

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