Awesome!! Just bought a RAV4 2019 to my wife and this is something that I want for her SUV as well. I bet that even I don't those tools I can buy them and the total cost doesn't exceed the $70.00 that dealership charge for installation. Thank you
Thanks for the install video. I'm about to buy my wife a RAV4 and plan on installing running boards on it in the near future. This video will come in handy. Thanks again.
Thank you. I just finish installed the RAV4 running board followed your great instruction with no problem however I used Oscillating Multi-Tool to cut off the plastic.
I just finished installing my running boards this weekend. Everything worked out great! Only difference was I used a $20 oscillating multitool from harbor freight instead of a hot knife. :)
Purchased from local Toyota dealer with a discount through the Costco auto program. Part number and instruction link in description. Thanks for watching.
Just took a set of the TAC nerf bars off my new 2023 XSE( 6 months old) I live in so cal and the bolts where already rusting, the bars themselves were filled with rusty water and the support bars were also showing signs of deterioration . Also, Plastic foot cushions/ stepping area was starting to oxidize too. Complete garbage!
It's only $22 or so for each modified rocker. If you have a $35-40,000 vehicle, the extra $44-$50 bucks for modified rockers instead of melting plastic with a hot knife is worth it. Also, ONLY install OEM running boards. Aftermarket ones are horrific.
Those modified rockers were more money when the vehicle was new four years ago. Plus, it's fun to try to save money when I can and this is invisible unless you lay on the ground and that's only near the rear jacking point if I remember correctly. I haven't seen the cuts since I installed the running boards, even when changing the oil. I fully agree that the aftermarket boards suck, especially when this was a new car. There was virtually nothing available of any good quality at that time.
Dosent matter how cheap $ they are, if you can make it happen and not have to store or throw perfectly good rockers away you did good 👍 custom modifications are a sport.
I’m in search of complete protection seat covers? I keep searching and I don’t want to buy just any seat covers I see. I’m in search of leather seat covers. Thanks to anyone with a RAV4 that can give me some options!
Stick a ruler as far as it will go on top of the board, it's about 4 1/2" wide. Sight down the body contours and it sticks out about 1/2" past the door sides. I can comfortably step my size 10 wides on the step, though I'm tall enough that I don't use the step. My wife, however is less than 5' tall with about a size 5 shoe and it is very useful for her. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.
The instructions that came in the box gave the web address and I followed it. No telling if yours would also have that! Try a Google search, maybe you'll get lucky. BTW, I think my instructions cover it pretty well, but that may just be my opinion. Basically, cut out the flat parts that are originally held in by the plastic plugs so that the mounting hardware can sit flat on the underside of the steel rocker panel. Pretty simple. Good Luck.
@@stevemullens7937 thanks Steve videos good any chance you have the web address still? I'm in Canada I'll be ordering from the states and picking up. Just wanted to look at it and decide if the mods what I wanna do or order the rockers at same time. Thanks
I have no idea. Most dealers charge a flat rate for labor from a list of time costs for the work. If they charge $200/hr for labor and the job is rated at .5 hr it would be $100. Some have minimum time charges. Asking the dealer is the best bet. Once, I had a job that they rated at 1 hr and it took them 4 hours and still charged for 1 hour. You never know, though. Good luck!
@@onlywithvic Hence the moniker "stealership"! If there's no one who you know who's handy enough and willing, I would suggest checking with smaller auto repair businesses. Handyman services MAY be able to help. If it isn't DIY, you'll probably have to go with the replacement parts instead of cutting. Good luck.
That's not what it's for, nor does it work in that way. You might want to look into side body molding. I installed some on my Honda CR-V, maybe they're available for the RAV4. Good luck.
@@stevemullens7937 that’s what I want them for. I have them on my truck and they have door paint on them all the time. Each ding they avoid saves me $125 at the paintless dent removal guy. The parking spaces here In California are very small.
It's been a few years and the instructions for removing the rocker panel covers was pretty involved, in my opinion. I thought this would be simpler. Why don't you use the provided instructions and make a video yourself. You can then comment again and provide a link to your video and viewers can compare which seems better. Good luck with your project, if you plan to do this, that is.
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Awesome!! Just bought a RAV4 2019 to my wife and this is something that I want for her SUV as well. I bet that even I don't those tools I can buy them and the total cost doesn't exceed the $70.00 that dealership charge for installation. Thank you
Have them do it if it's only $70?! My dealer wants close to $400!
Thanks for the install video. I'm about to buy my wife a RAV4 and plan on installing running boards on it in the near future. This video will come in handy. Thanks again.
Glad to help.
Thank you. I just finish installed the RAV4 running board followed your great instruction with no problem however I used Oscillating Multi-Tool to cut off the plastic.
Great tool choice, that didn't occur to me and I own one!
Why didn't you guys just purchase the $30 rocker panels instead of doing a mickey mouse job?!
Looks good! Will be trying this later this week, going to pick up the boards tmrw after work!
Have fun, it's not really that difficult.
Fantastic. Thank you! I'm buying and installing my own running boards because of THIS video.
I just finished installing my running boards this weekend. Everything worked out great! Only difference was I used a $20 oscillating multitool from harbor freight instead of a hot knife. :)
Thank you so much...enjoyed your good attitude ....
Any link available to purchase it? Besides the dealership
Thx for this installation guide. 😄
Well done video Steve. I also have a 19 Rav that I would like to put running boards on. good info.
Check the comments for a few other ideas.
Hi sir BEAUTIFUL VIDEO thank you❤.. Please tell us where you PURCHASED YOUR RUNNING BOARD !!!!!
Purchased from local Toyota dealer with a discount through the Costco auto program. Part number and instruction link in description. Thanks for watching.
most def helped.
Glad to read it.
Nice workshop thats too notch
thank you!
I got the nerf bars from TACUSA and they are dope I love em
Cesar Morales any cutting needed?
This guy cheaped out for the cheap look...
Just took a set of the TAC nerf bars off my new 2023 XSE( 6 months old) I live in so cal and the bolts where already rusting, the bars themselves were filled with rusty water and the support bars were also showing signs of deterioration . Also, Plastic foot cushions/ stepping area was starting to oxidize too. Complete garbage!
Great job Steve. By the way, how much for the boards. Did u get them from, Toyota.
Over $300 last year from Toyota with a discount through the Costco Auto Program.
It's only $22 or so for each modified rocker. If you have a $35-40,000 vehicle, the extra $44-$50 bucks for modified rockers instead of melting plastic with a hot knife is worth it. Also, ONLY install OEM running boards. Aftermarket ones are horrific.
Those modified rockers were more money when the vehicle was new four years ago. Plus, it's fun to try to save money when I can and this is invisible unless you lay on the ground and that's only near the rear jacking point if I remember correctly. I haven't seen the cuts since I installed the running boards, even when changing the oil. I fully agree that the aftermarket boards suck, especially when this was a new car. There was virtually nothing available of any good quality at that time.
Dosent matter how cheap $ they are, if you can make it happen and not have to store or throw perfectly good rockers away you did good 👍 custom modifications are a sport.
Thank You!👍👍
You're welcome!
I’m in search of complete protection seat covers? I keep searching and I don’t want to buy just any seat covers I see. I’m in search of leather seat covers. Thanks to anyone with a RAV4 that can give me some options!
I just got 23 rav4 and installed EKR custom fit for rav4 on Amazon. They fit well.
Thank you very much! We just got a 19 Rav and I ordered the same style running board. Again thanks
Alan Helmers where did you get it
Well Done, what is the width of the boards? if you don't mind.
Stick a ruler as far as it will go on top of the board, it's about 4 1/2" wide. Sight down the body contours and it sticks out about 1/2" past the door sides. I can comfortably step my size 10 wides on the step, though I'm tall enough that I don't use the step. My wife, however is less than 5' tall with about a size 5 shoe and it is very useful for her. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.
@@stevemullens7937 Thank you for the reply, it was very helpful.
Is the jack point covered?
They are still usable with the running boards in place. Uncovered. I thought I mentioned that in the video, but it has been a few years!
where did you find the Australian instructions with the modification steps?
The instructions that came in the box gave the web address and I followed it. No telling if yours would also have that! Try a Google search, maybe you'll get lucky. BTW, I think my instructions cover it pretty well, but that may just be my opinion. Basically, cut out the flat parts that are originally held in by the plastic plugs so that the mounting hardware can sit flat on the underside of the steel rocker panel. Pretty simple. Good Luck.
@@stevemullens7937 thanks Steve videos good any chance you have the web address still? I'm in Canada I'll be ordering from the states and picking up. Just wanted to look at it and decide if the mods what I wanna do or order the rockers at same time. Thanks
Can you put mud guards in with them as well
There appears to be plenty of room.
Thank you! This helped a lot
Glad to help.
How much should dealer charge for installation?
I have no idea. Most dealers charge a flat rate for labor from a list of time costs for the work. If they charge $200/hr for labor and the job is rated at .5 hr it would be $100. Some have minimum time charges. Asking the dealer is the best bet. Once, I had a job that they rated at 1 hr and it took them 4 hours and still charged for 1 hour. You never know, though. Good luck!
@@stevemullens7937 my local Toyota dealership said $800 for just labor. Lol might try to see if a mechanic or someone else could do it for less
@@onlywithvic Hence the moniker "stealership"! If there's no one who you know who's handy enough and willing, I would suggest checking with smaller auto repair businesses. Handyman services MAY be able to help. If it isn't DIY, you'll probably have to go with the replacement parts instead of cutting. Good luck.
ONDE ENCONTRAR ESSE ESTRIBO NO BRASIL, OU ONDE COMPRAR?
I want this so my new rav 4 is “Door Ding resistant”!!
That's not what it's for, nor does it work in that way. You might want to look into side body molding. I installed some on my Honda CR-V, maybe they're available for the RAV4. Good luck.
@@stevemullens7937 that’s what I want them for. I have them on my truck and they have door paint on them all the time. Each ding they avoid saves me $125 at the paintless dent removal guy. The parking spaces here In California are very small.
where did you get it.How can i reach you?
We bought it at the stealership where we live. The car design is so new that the only versions cheaper do not appear to be very good quality.
Can’t you just Pop out the plugs?
It's been a few years and the instructions for removing the rocker panel covers was pretty involved, in my opinion. I thought this would be simpler. Why don't you use the provided instructions and make a video yourself. You can then comment again and provide a link to your video and viewers can compare which seems better. Good luck with your project, if you plan to do this, that is.
Waste of time,won't protect from door dings. Useless
But They do help smaller people climb into higher vehicles, which is what they are for!
@@stevemullens7937 That's exactly why I got one, make it easier for my son!
My 6 yr old son and my 70 yr mother love it.
Lol what?
I want some to reach the roof when i am cleaning it, will these work?