Step Tubes/Nerf Bars - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

FenderBender · 09-26-2007, 11:37 PM

Please post any comments and pics of the tube steps or nerf bars you had installed on your Tundra. I saw where several people have bought the JC Whitney Black or Stainless ones for a real good price and seem fairly satisfied.

I am considering the black, but was interested in whether there are others out there I should consider...Taking quality and price into consideration...i.e. I don't wanna spend a fortune...Thanks

seadragon · 09-27-2007, 05:29 AM

I had Tech Tubes installed on my Tundra for 1 day. They creaked and groaned like crazy when driving the truck. I returned them the next day and haven't bothered looking for another set yet. I think the problem was that they clamped to the frame AND the body. There is movement between the two and the tubes were flexing.

***mhadden*** · 09-27-2007, 02:20 PM

Mine are the OEM ones...expensive at $600, but they are stainless and help protect against rock chips and worm/bug guts when raining. It's funny how I didn't care about this with my Tacoma, but this thing I do

seadragon · 09-27-2007, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mhadden

Mine are the OEM ones...expensive at $600, but they are stainless and help protect against rock chips and worm/bug guts when raining. It's funny how I didn't care about this with my Tacoma, but this thing I do

mhadden, do the tubes make any noises? Like creaking noises? I want to get a new set of tubes but don't know which brand is best.

Thanks!

***mhadden*** · 09-27-2007, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by seadragon

mhadden, do the tubes make any noises? Like creaking noises? I want to get a new set of tubes but don't know which brand is best.

Thanks!

Nope, no noises at all...

EDIT: By the way, these OEM ones are bolted to the cab, not the frame....I'll take pics to show you if you want them (but it won't be until tomorrow). There's 8 bolts per side.

seadragon · 09-27-2007, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mhadden

Nope, no noises at all...

EDIT: By the way, these OEM ones are bolted to the cab, not the frame....I'll take pics to show you if you want them (but it won't be until tomorrow). There's 8 bolts per side.

That would be great! Thanks!!

***mhadden*** · 09-27-2007, 06:57 PM

I'll do it when I get home tomorrow...I got a date with the wife (I've been gone all week), but I'll try to fit it in there

seadragon · 09-27-2007, 07:04 PM

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I'll do it when I get home tomorrow...I got a date with the wife (I've been gone all week), but I'll try to fit it in there

Dates are more important!

Thanks for the help. I do appreciate it.

Oh, and have fun tonight... wink, wink, nudge, nudge...

***mhadden*** · 09-27-2007, 07:22 PM

Actually, tomorrow is the date but I will

FenderBender · 09-27-2007, 07:31 PM

Thanks guys...knowing what doesbn't work is just as important as what does...I have black on my F-150 I am trying to sell and not sure if I want to bite the bullet on the stainless. The black faded over time, but I really never thought too much about it until now.

Thanks for the reasons why you like the stainless...More comments are welcome.

I need to take a pic of my truck and load in my sig...Everytime I think about it, it's dark outside...

Date night

Gotta lov'em.

EchoHoLiK · 09-27-2007, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by seadragon

Oh, and have fun tonight... wink, wink, nudge, nudge...

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Originally Posted by mhadden

Actually, tomorrow is the date but I will

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Date night

Gotta lov'em.

Chika-bow-wow

PS: I'm loving this multi-quote feature

***mhadden*** · 09-28-2007, 05:57 PM

As promised:

They are attached to the cab on what appear to be pre-tapped holes, so look up underneath your truck and see if it has screw holes...if it does, you're good to go

seadragon · 09-28-2007, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mhadden

As promised:
They are attached to the cab on what appear to be pre-tapped holes, so look up underneath your truck and see if it has screw holes...if it does, you're good to go

Awesome! Thanks for the pic!

Now, go have fun on your date!!

Hasel · 09-29-2007, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by FenderBender

Please post any comments and pics of the tube steps or nerf bars you had installed on your Tundra. I saw where several people have bought the JC Whitney Black or Stainless ones for a real good price and seem fairly satisfied.

I am considering the black, but was interested in whether there are others out there I should consider...Taking quality and price into consideration...i.e. I don't wanna spend a fortune...Thanks

I installed a set of ARIES Stainless Nerf Bars they bolted to the body, about half hour per side, cost $289.95 plus $39.00 for shipping, Hasel

the_teapot · 10-07-2007, 10:32 PM

I went with the Raptor stainless 4" oval nerf bars. Love them. Bolted up to the factory locations, simple install, $310 including shipping - got them in 2 days. Don't know all the rules on this forum (I'm a brand new member) but if you want to know where I scored my set, PM me & I'll let ya know where I got them.