You brought out some good points about the Tyger bars: rubber washers & a slippery step when wet. What about taping off the bars for several inches from the flat step and spraying the flat step with bed liner? Great video and look forward to putting these bars on the truck I am getting in the spring!
I personally wouldn’t bedliner the steps simply because that’s not a look that I would want but if that’s your thing, then by all means. Hope the bars work for you once you get them on 👍🏽
Do you have a link for those adhesive rubber strips? My running boards will arrive this week and I want to cover those four steps before they get weathered and dirty.
Copped a set yesterday off Offer Up. Supposed to have been an open box return. Looked good and I saved $180! Tried putting them on a couple hours ago! Had everything set up for a quick install. And bam! It was a set of PASSENGER SIDE RAILS! Both rails were identical. I couldn’t see this through the packing when I did my cursory inspection bro! I didn’t catch it til right before install when I had it all laid out. I then confirmed it when I put them in place! Dude was cool about me returning them tomorrow but still! I pissed. Big waste of time, energy, and fuel. He lives 45 min away! Smfh. Wish I had just went with Amazon and chilled. But I wanted to save dough for an additional mod. Go figure.
@@HaiTran I know right!!!! But I know where he lives. So it’s my money or the local magistrate! Can’t take an L like that laying down. One can’t sell a man two left shoes and not expect a return for refund unless it was intentional. At that point it’s the principle of it more than the money. But I’m confident it’ll go smoothly. Thanks man! 👍
I wonder if the adhesive on those patches would last long in my Minnesota climate.. the one thing holding me back is the awful stars and tiger emblem in the steps..
If you sanded down the step with som aggressive sand paper it would help a lot. Or you could use a construction adhesive generally any of the PL ones are good. Could even go with something like e6000 that has a little fed to the glue. Good luck.
How is the use getting in and out? I'm 5'7. I'm torn between these and drop steps. I like these for the ground clearance, and protection just not sure how they work as an actual step
Most sidesteps are largely useless in helping someone who has a problem with stepping in the truck without assistance. They sit around an inch lower from the door well so makes minimum difference. They just provide a larger surface area to step on but if you have a hard time getting in, in the first place, side steps like these are not really going to help.
@@HaiTran i had the N-Fab ones they are the same concept worked ok. but they started to rust after 2 years. the OEM Predator ones i found are $651 after tax. so i think ill just get these ones and hope they work ok
Crew cab as in double cab? If so it should but you may want to double check with the manufacturer. If you’re referring to the access cab, then Tyger makes a specific side step for those.
Had mine for 3 years now. Took them off to touch up the bed liner coating. Noticed they had surface rust on them so had to do a lot of sanding. I put 4 coats of bed liner on them and gonna give them 72 hours before I put them back on. Overtime the plastic caps on the ends let water in so assuming that’s what helped cause the rust. I plan on putting silicone on and around the caps before installing them back on the truck. All in all I love them just have to watch for rust and touch them up as needed. Hope this helps
The running boards will save your truck from big bertha opening her door, That is why I bought mine.
It just depends on the other vehicle's door height.
Almost had a door ding today at my local Walgreens from said Bertha! I need to get something on my 2020 taco ASAP. These might work for me.
Solid review and information. I concur on the gaudiness of the steps..but the workaround presented will serve to mitigate. Aces.
Hope they work out for you!
I like that non slip pad.
It serves its purpose 👍🏽
Great video, thanks! I appreciate the tip on the non skid additions...
Glad it was helpful!
Good thinking about putting the slip pad. I will remember to get it when I decide to buy the running board
Good luck!
You brought out some good points about the Tyger bars: rubber washers & a slippery step when wet. What about taping off the bars for several inches from the flat step and spraying the flat step with bed liner? Great video and look forward to putting these bars on the truck I am getting in the spring!
I personally wouldn’t bedliner the steps simply because that’s not a look that I would want but if that’s your thing, then by all means. Hope the bars work for you once you get them on 👍🏽
Do you have a link for those adhesive rubber strips? My running boards will arrive this week and I want to cover those four steps before they get weathered and dirty.
Links were in the description. amzn.to/2NHyB6p
awesome. Just bought mine yesterday. Hopefully it comes soon. Will be this black running board on barcelona red.
Hope they work out for you 👍🏽
Thanks. I bought it for same reason too. So other people won't ding my truck haha.
It should help for the most part. Just hope that someone with a lifted truck doesn't park next to you!
Quality review. Ordering now. 👍
Hope you enjoy it!
Thanks for the info... Everything I needed.
Glad it was helpful!
Nice review and great recommendations! I’m on it!
Hope you enjoy it!
Copped a set yesterday off Offer Up. Supposed to have been an open box return. Looked good and I saved $180! Tried putting them on a couple hours ago! Had everything set up for a quick install. And bam! It was a set of PASSENGER SIDE RAILS! Both rails were identical. I couldn’t see this through the packing when I did my cursory inspection bro! I didn’t catch it til right before install when I had it all laid out. I then confirmed it when I put them in place! Dude was cool about me returning them tomorrow but still! I pissed. Big waste of time, energy, and fuel. He lives 45 min away! Smfh. Wish I had just went with Amazon and chilled. But I wanted to save dough for an additional mod. Go figure.
Aww that's a bummer bro. Let's just hope the guy actually shows up and you get your money back!
@@HaiTran I know right!!!! But I know where he lives. So it’s my money or the local magistrate! Can’t take an L like that laying down. One can’t sell a man two left shoes and not expect a return for refund unless it was intentional. At that point it’s the principle of it more than the money. But I’m confident it’ll go smoothly. Thanks man! 👍
Good luck!
Did the nerf bars help against door dings? Please give feedback? I’m interested in this particular item.
I sold the truck before finding out but just by considering design and logic, they should.
They look great, but How functional are they?
They're side steps, they allow you to step on and off of them. In that sense, pretty functional.
I have these on my 2019 Tacoma 4x4 sport and have saved me from rocks. They do work and hold up great.
I wonder if the adhesive on those patches would last long in my Minnesota climate.. the one thing holding me back is the awful stars and tiger emblem in the steps..
Never know unless you try 👍🏽
I was wondering the same thing Trey H. Anyone own these boards in states with nasty winters and road salt?
If you sanded down the step with som aggressive sand paper it would help a lot. Or you could use a construction adhesive generally any of the PL ones are good. Could even go with something like e6000 that has a little fed to the glue. Good luck.
How are the star armor bars holding up and do you find the step pad slippery on a rainy day without the aftermarket anti slip pad
I sold the truck awhile ago so can't give any updates.
Are the anti slip pads durable and stay on even after rain?
I didn’t have any problems with them falling off.
How is the use getting in and out? I'm 5'7. I'm torn between these and drop steps. I like these for the ground clearance, and protection just not sure how they work as an actual step
Most sidesteps are largely useless in helping someone who has a problem with stepping in the truck without assistance. They sit around an inch lower from the door well so makes minimum difference. They just provide a larger surface area to step on but if you have a hard time getting in, in the first place, side steps like these are not really going to help.
@@HaiTran well damn, but thank you. I guess its back to the predators
Have you tried the Predators? I thought they were pretty useless. The surface area to step on is tiny and it only takes one slip...
@@HaiTran i had the N-Fab ones they are the same concept worked ok. but they started to rust after 2 years. the OEM Predator ones i found are $651 after tax. so i think ill just get these ones and hope they work ok
Good luck!
How many of those adhesive patches did you have to use? I ordered my rails with 2 patches. Thinking I might need 4?
There are two dedicated step pads per side.
Nice.. thank you. So I need 2 more lol
Good luck with the steps!
Debating on these rail but I want to see them sideways see how low is the bottom rail to the ground.
If you look at the pictures of the link, one of them shows the dimensions of the step so you can get a rough estimate. amzn.to/2LDv5IS
Great video, nice point about using the rubber washers. Will these bars fit a 2020 Tacoma trd sport crew cab?
Crew cab as in double cab? If so it should but you may want to double check with the manufacturer. If you’re referring to the access cab, then Tyger makes a specific side step for those.
Hai Tran , yes it is the double cab. I believe the body is the exact same as the 2019 but I am trying to confirm.
Contact Tyger to confirm. They'll likely have an answer.
You mentioned using rubber washers I guess that’s to keep a bit of a gap between the metal. Is there any flex in the Nerf bar when you step on it?
Not that I've noticed.
Where can I find the right size rubber washers you used?
I would suggest to go to a hardware store. Any big box store should have what you need.
How many rubber washers did you use?
One for each bolt which should equate to 12 total.
Looks like you can get a toe or foot stuck in the space on the running boards
I suppose anything is possible. People are capable of doing interesting things.
How are they holding up now? Looks great
I’ve sold the truck and boards a long time ago so have no updates.
Had mine for 3 years now. Took them off to touch up the bed liner coating. Noticed they had surface rust on them so had to do a lot of sanding. I put 4 coats of bed liner on them and gonna give them 72 hours before I put them back on. Overtime the plastic caps on the ends let water in so assuming that’s what helped cause the rust. I plan on putting silicone on and around the caps before installing them back on the truck. All in all I love them just have to watch for rust and touch them up as needed. Hope this helps
@@HaiTranwho sells a Tacoma? 😢
Nice bud, what is exact sku number of that slider? Thanks
It's whatever this one is amzn.to/2Zzwx6N