TACOMA:oval nerf bar

FloridaTacoma · #1 (**permalink**) 03-08-2005, 08:59 AM

Does anybody have the Westin oval nerf bar on their 05 tacoma? If yes, where did you buy them and how much? I think they would make the truck look real good. Pictures anyone?
Let me know what you think.

Marc

hrpiii · #2 (**permalink**) 03-09-2005, 09:17 AM

Good question, and I'm betting that no one has the oval's on their '05. I've been working with Summit Racing to get a pair of these for mine. So far, Westin hasn't released the support brackets yet, but you could get the ovals (just can't attach them to the truck). They've had the best price when I was researching.

I just followed up with them last week and they stated they are still not released yet, to call back in a couple weeks. I first contacted them back in Jan. and Summit called Westin for release dates, and was stated "end of Feb." ...so, I'm hoping any time now. I'll probably call back next Monday.

FloridaTacoma · #3 (**permalink**) 03-09-2005, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by hrpiii

Good question, and I'm betting that no one has the oval's on their '05. I've been working with Summit Racing to get a pair of these for mine. So far, Westin hasn't released the support brackets yet, but you could get the ovals (just can't attach them to the truck). They've had the best price when I was researching.

I just followed up with them last week and they stated they are still not released yet, to call back in a couple weeks. I first contacted them back in Jan. and Summit called Westin for release dates, and was stated "end of Feb." ...so, I'm hoping any time now. I'll probably call back next Monday.

Thanks for the reply, would you let me know when you hear something new about them?

Marc

nicoj1222 · #4 (**permalink**) 03-09-2005, 10:48 PM

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is that not what you speak of?

dilmurat · #5 (**permalink**) 03-09-2005, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by nicoj122

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is that not what you speak of?

Those are not the OVAL steps. Those are the Signatures.

dilmurat · #6 (**permalink**) 03-09-2005, 11:31 PM

I just checked the Westin website.
http://www.westinautomotive.com/page...0apps-ALL.html
It lists the Ovals and the mount kit (22-1475) along with installation instructions. It looks like they are being sold at Truck Solutions (my first hit searching from Yahoo). http://www.truckspecialties.com/West...oval_steps.htm

hrpiii · #7 (**permalink**) 03-10-2005, 07:25 AM

Trust me, both me and the csr at Summit are very familiar with the Westin website and sales reps, as the website list everything you need, including the beautiful instructions. But as I've found out, just because it's listed, doesn't mean it's available yet.

In doing my searches for them, I had several hits. When I emailed the vendors, they stated they were not available yet, but were nice enough to tell me the prices they would be selling for. I tried five different vendors, Summit was the only one that actually worked with me and has called the vendor while I was on the phone. It was the great customer service with them that I wanted to purchase the product (along with the great price

)

Florida, I will pm you, and post on the board when I'm finally able to order.

FloridaTacoma · #8 (**permalink**) 03-10-2005, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by hrpiii

Florida, I will pm you, and post on the board when I'm finally able to order.

Please do and let me know the price too if you don't mind.

ed95206 · #9 (**permalink**) 03-24-2005, 10:22 PM

try aztrucks.com

dilmurat · #10 (**permalink**) 03-25-2005, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by edj

try aztrucks.com

From aztrucks.com:
" We're sorry -- no parts were found for this vehicle application."

hrpiii · #11 (**permalink**) 03-25-2005, 07:28 AM

I called yesterday and left a message with the CSR I worked with. Hopefully he'll have some good news for me. If so, I'll post it here.

KANTUT · #12 (**permalink**) 03-29-2005, 12:07 AM

any news?

KANTUT · #13 (**permalink**) 04-05-2005, 01:10 AM

i guess not...

hemoglobin · #14 (**permalink**) 04-05-2005, 02:55 AM

I ordered a grill guard from Aries and it's very well built. It's just as nice as the Smittybuilt I had on my 95 Ram. They don't have a Bull Bar as of yet, but it's worth a look. http://ariesautomotive.com/prod.php?...d46b3e9157de83

JaredPointer · #15 (**permalink**) 05-23-2005, 10:03 AM

For those of you interested..... I was waiting (and waiting) for the Westin oval step bars, but I could never find any info on the mounting hardware. So I see an auction on ebay for some that look similar - made by Aries Offroad. I said what they hey and went ahead and ordered them. They were like $225 with free shipping or something like that. Pretty reasonable, and if I didn't like them, I wouldn't have been out too much. So....

Let me say that I am very impressed with these. These were the stainless bars for the double cab. They look great, installed very easily, shipping was extremely quick. Also, the guys I bought them from were very nice and great communication throughout the sale. A+ for customer service (haha).

Just a head's up to anyone who is looking for an inexpensive and quick upgrade for their Tacoma.