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Best tube step bars

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by Warthogdrifter, Aug 19, 2022.

  1. Aug 19, 2022 at 1:58 PM
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    Warthogdrifter

    Warthogdrifter [OP] New Member

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    Since OEM does not exist anymore what are the recommendations for a good brand of step bars for an 05 access cab?

    Attached is a pic of my truck and one I found with the bar look I'm after.

    PXL_20220818_175616562.jpg
    After-tundra.jpg
     
  2. Aug 21, 2022 at 8:46 AM
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    Warthogdrifter

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    Damn 1st Gen forum stinks delete this thread.
     
  3. Aug 21, 2022 at 9:12 AM
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    des2mtn

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    Where my wheels stop rolling
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    Tonto cover
  4. Aug 21, 2022 at 9:28 AM
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    Warthogdrifter

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    Lol I'll stick with my 2nd gen people. Good thing I have both.
     
  5. Aug 21, 2022 at 12:06 PM
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    CMikeB

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    I bought my wheel to wheel bars from Running Board Warehouse when I had my 2006 Tundra. Westin built them, they built the "OEM" bars too.
     
  6. Aug 21, 2022 at 12:41 PM
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    shifty`

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    Huh.... they do have a lot of stuff for our trucks. That's surprising. Here's all the '06 Access Cab options, they are a-plenty.

    https://runningboardwarehouse.com/v/toyota/tundra/2006/

    Tagging @synergy58 since he asked about this recently.
     
  7. Aug 21, 2022 at 5:23 PM
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    Jack McCarthy

    Jack McCarthy Truck repair enthusiast; Rust Aficionado

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    They all suck, IMO unless you can find some made of aluminum that don’t rust out.
     
  8. Aug 21, 2022 at 7:45 PM
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    Thanks this is what I was looking for. Westin it is.
     
  9. Aug 22, 2022 at 4:05 AM
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    Yep, my ICI Stainless bars have been on for only 12 years and 88,000 miles, they're rusting right off the truck!:eek::D0411191259[2566].jpg
     
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  10. Aug 22, 2022 at 5:18 AM
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    Jack McCarthy

    Jack McCarthy Truck repair enthusiast; Rust Aficionado

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    Either you live south of the Mason-Dixie line or it’s a garage queen because that truck looks like it has never seen road salt.
     
  11. Aug 22, 2022 at 6:04 AM
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    Effort + Maintenance. Couple spray cans of Fluid Film on the underside every year and sealant on the body, headlights, trim and glass. It most certainly has seen road salt. Here in the people's republik of MD, we get 2" of salt for every inch of snow that falls!:rolleyes: I used to be accused of having my truck air-lifted into work, because it never looked like I put it on the road!:D
     
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  12. Aug 22, 2022 at 7:16 AM
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    I always forget how much the newer trucks look like they had a bad botox job until another pic pops up :rofl:

    Nice truck all the same.
     
  13. Aug 22, 2022 at 8:28 AM
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    Agreed. I usually only drive it after dark, so I don't have to look at it!:thumbsup:o_O
     
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  14. Aug 23, 2022 at 3:56 PM
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    I bought mine when I got the truck form Irvine Toyota, been on ever since IMG_4886.jpg IMG_4888.jpg
    Nsf
     
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  15. Aug 31, 2022 at 4:37 AM
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    That's the look in going for. Super clean.
     
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