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N-FAB Bed Access running boards

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by kevhp, Apr 7, 2016.

  1. Apr 7, 2016 at 12:33 PM
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    Got the 6-step bed access nerf-bars installed, they don't sit as close to the body as I would like but I am getting used to them. They are pretty solid, I am 235 pounds and they seem solid when i stand on the bed step.
    There were a couple of spots on the bottom where the powder coating was rubbed off from shipping, I will have to get some paint or undercoating on the spots.

    They installed in about 20 minutes with the help of a friend 5 bolts per side (I replaced the included hardware with stainless bolts and washers).

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  2. Apr 7, 2016 at 12:35 PM
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    That's why I went with the 3 inch version. Close that gap between the step and rocker panel.
     
  4. Apr 7, 2016 at 12:47 PM
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    I wish I had, I couldn't find pictures of them before i bought them so I called N-Fab and they told me that they fit close to the body so I went with the 2"
     
  5. Apr 8, 2016 at 6:45 AM
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    Do you have a pic of the 6 step 3" ? I am deciding what to get now, I don't mind a bit of a gap but I am only going to buy this once... might as well get it right.
    thx
     
  6. Apr 8, 2016 at 6:49 AM
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    Workin' on it....
    I had the short box version with the 3" tube - I thought they looked great

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  7. Apr 8, 2016 at 6:52 AM
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    Both look great but I think I do like that a bit better. Thanks!!
     
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    I didn't go with the 6 step version, Just the wheel to wheel in 3 inch

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  10. Apr 8, 2016 at 7:47 AM
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    they don't make a 3" 6 step with the drop-down steps, the adjustable step version has a bracket for the third step on the long-bed[​IMG]
     
  11. Apr 8, 2016 at 7:52 AM
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    i think the 2 step looks better but I like the idea of bed step, seems like it would be helpful. Nice pic thx
     
  12. Apr 8, 2016 at 7:53 AM
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    oh. crap.
     
  13. Apr 8, 2016 at 10:18 AM
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    I did the 3" on my 2016 and they sit pretty close to the body.

     
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