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TacomaGeneral discussion forum for the 2005 and later Toyota Tacoma.
This is a discussion thread titled "step bar comparison pictures?", within the Tacoma forum, part of the Truck Forums category.
Hello everyone, I'm new to the forum but not new to my Tacoma, I have a 2005 Access Cab 4wd TRD offroad (speedway blue) and I'm looking into finally installing some step bars (after almost 2 years of driving I want to prevent further rock chipping). I'm interested in seeing some of the visual differences between the Toyota Accessory bars and the Westin or DeeZee equivalents. I was wondering if anyone would mind posting some pictures of your trucks with the different step bars installed and maybe give some feedback on what's the best value for your buck. Is it worth getting the factory accessory parts or going aftermarket (ie. Westin/DeeZee)? I did a search but didn't find a lot of talk about comparisons...Any help would be appreciated.
Hello everyone, I'm new to the forum but not new to my Tacoma, I have a 2005 Access Cab 4wd TRD offroad (speedway blue) and I'm looking into finally installing some step bars (after almost 2 years of driving I want to prevent further rock chipping). I'm interested in seeing some of the visual differences between the Toyota Accessory bars and the Westin or DeeZee equivalents. I was wondering if anyone would mind posting some pictures of your trucks with the different step bars installed and maybe give some feedback on what's the best value for your buck. Is it worth getting the factory accessory parts or going aftermarket (ie. Westin/DeeZee)? I did a search but didn't find a lot of talk about comparisons...Any help would be appreciated.
got a set of 3inch stainless nerf bars from ebay, for right around $120! had them on for almost a year and a half....still look great, no rust at all(i do keep them waxed), and the install was very easy, havent had any problems with them basically! to me, they kinda look like an off brand of westin. here is what they look like incase you are interested!
Thanks to those who posted pictures....well after over a year of procrastinating I finally got a set of Westin E-series (23 series part numbers) polished bars. They are about the price of the Signature Series, but are chromed stainless steel like the Platinum series. I have to say I am very impressed, they look amazing. With the exception of the front brackets being stamped incorrectly for location (ie. DF and PF), they went on easily (just had to swap the front brackets after finding they didn't fit right as they were labelled)...and thanks again for the feedback and help. This forum has been a real help to me.
Last edited by bluebell; 07-24-2008 at 12:13 AM.
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got a set of 3inch stainless nerf bars from ebay, for right around $120! had them on for almost a year and a half....still look great, no rust at all(i do keep them waxed), and the install was very easy, havent had any problems with them basically! to me, they kinda look like an off brand of westin. here is what they look like incase you are interested!
step bar comparison pictures?
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