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(1)Merideth: What's up, guys? Merideth with ExtremeTerrain. And today we're checking out the 4-Inch Drop Sniper Running Boards in Textured Black, fitting all 2005 through 2023 Double Cab Toyota Tacomas.Now, getting in the Tacoma can be a little bit of a challenge if you don't have a set of steps, even more so if your truck is lifted, and this set is going to give you all the accessibility you need, whether it's for you or whoever is riding in your truck. This set specifically will offer a great amount of room and drop for convenience with the larger design, but with the larger build, also comes a good amount of coverage for protection on or off-road.While these will hold up, I would recommend these for the daily driver and light to moderate off-roader who isn't necessarily concerned about clearance, considering the drop of the side step. However, if clearance isn't high on your priority list but accessibility with a tough construction is, these are going to offer that. This set is targeted towards accessibility with a large 4-inch drop in the step itself, making it much easier to plant your foot on, especially with the 15-inch-wide stepping surface.Now, those steps will be thinned as well, so those are gonna help with traction when you're getting in and out. These will also cover and clean up the look of the exposed pinch weld area from wheel to wheel with the upper pentagonal bar here, and that is going to help keep that portion of the rocker protected in addition to the boxy wing design that will come out from the truck about 6 inches to help guard from rocks or debris that's getting up and potentially to your paint.These will cover and clean up the look of the exposed pinch weld area from wheel to wheel with this upper pentagonal bar. That will also keep the portion of the rocker protected in addition to the boxy wing design that will come out from the truck about 6 inches to help guard from rocks or debris that may potentially get to your paint. The makeup of these steps will be solid with a 12,000 of an inch thick mild steel construction, so they'll be able to take a hit and support a good amount of weight with up to a 300-pound load capacity.The coating on top will be just as durable with an E-coating being the first layer put onto the step, and then it will have a textured black powder coat on top, both being a barrier that will protect against rust from forming on the steel. The brackets included in the kit will also have the same coating and tough construction, so you can rest assured that the entire set here will hold up well. These will come in at about $400, which is fairly average for a dropside step bar.What I will say is that you are getting a lot of step here for the price compared to other options with the substantial drop, the large boxy and wing design, and the tight coverage to that pinch weld. Now, while this may not be beneficial to someone who is super concerned about clearance, if you like that chunky design or that bigger design for the look and the added benefit of protection and you also need that extra drop to get in and out of your truck, then this is going to be a great set to add to your build.Install with these steps will be one out of three wrenches on the difficulty meter, so it shouldn't be too difficult to get these onto your truck with some basic hand tools and should only take you about two hours' worth of your time. I do wanna point out, though, that the factory mounting points that these will attach to are most likely covered with little plastic plugs, so if you don't see the threads right away, don't panic, just grab a flathead screwdriver and you can pop them off to gain access for the mounts.Now, at this point, we can head over and check out a detailed breakdown from one of our customers who has installed this on their Tacoma. So that is going to wrap it up for my review. Let's go ahead and get into the install.Jeff: Hi, my name is Jeff Anderson, and I'm gonna be installing these Defender steps on a 2023 Toyota Tacoma Limited Edition. So one of the things I really like about this vendor is they actually stamp on their parts which side of the vehicle it goes on. So this says driver side front, and on the other side, it will be PF for passenger front. And then the other two down below are interchangeable, and you have the driver side center and the driver side rear, and the same thing applies for the other side.So these are gonna bolt up underneath the truck, and then when I get these in place, then we actually connect the step to this part here. The next thing I'm gonna show you underneath is where the caps are to remove the plastic so we can actually install these up on the truck. Right here is the front tire, driver side. And if you come up the fender and you work your way back, you'll see these two plugs right here with screws, standard screwdriver.There's three sets of these on each side right here, and then as we slide down, there's the next set right here, and that's in between the two doors. And then there's one more in the very back that is for the rear. That's kind of cool to have these set up for this. I'm back up to the front of the vehicle now, and this is the driver side front bracket. Gonna put it in with a bolt, a lock washer and then a flat washer. And all you're gonna do is put it in there and get it started by hand.Now, this bracket does adjust, it slides up and down, so the idea is that you're just gonna get it in here loose until everything is connected, and then you'll level everything before you tighten it up, so keeping it nice and loose. All right, now I'm on the same side of the driver side, the middle bracket and you always know that you're doing it right if this flat edge is facing out from the truck.So I'll do the same thing and I'll put two bolts in here just to hold it in place. This is actually one of the easiest installations I think I've ever done for side steps. All right, same sign, now we're at the back bracket, it's by the back tire, and once again, we're gonna put in the two bolts and thread them in loosely so the adapter bracket will actually move around a little bit.So the next step is to take the step and put these brackets on, and these brackets actually go into the mounting spots on here, and they come with this little square plastic piece and that plastic piece goes over that. And the bolt's out of place, but when you put it up here, the bolt doesn't fall out. These plastic pieces are a great idea to keep these bolts from falling out.And I'm actually putting it on the top one because my guess is that that one's gonna be a little harder to get to when it's underneath. And then on the bottom one, it's actually got a threaded nut on it, so you'll just be bolting it in from one side. All right, so the next step is to put these steps up on these brackets. I tried to do this by myself, but the angle is too steep and the step will actually hit your truck.So at this point, you need somebody to help you with the project. So we're gonna set the camera down, hit pause, and we're gonna get this into place. So that was challenging. You definitely wanna keep your brackets really loose. You can see how much this rolls around. You're gonna need that to get those nuts on. And once you have that on, the next step is to take another one of these bolts and put a bolt through the bottom of each one of these brackets. And that needs to connect to that plate that we put in there.So you have to line up two spots at one time to make that work. All right, so that first one was a little difficult, but I got it. What I learned in that is that you wanna be able to see this bracket that you put in there that has the nut welded onto it so you can line your hole up better. Because if you can see that, your job is gonna be done much easier. The first one took me probably four or five minutes. This one just took me real time 20 seconds.So we're gonna do the front now. Okay, I got those bolts in. Now what I wanna do is I wanna tighten up the bracket to the truck. One of the things that we're gonna try to pay attention to before we get it completely tight is the alignment of the bar of the step. Because this bracket will slide and then these lower brackets will move as well. So we'll get it lined up as best we can and then we'll tighten everything down.So I'm just getting everything to the point that it barely moves so we can do final adjustments. All right, so everything is lightly snug. So there's two things we wanna do right now. We want to align this gap. And as you look up, you'll see that we're a little low in the back here. And then the other thing we're gonna do is we're gonna take this line and line it up to this body line.So our in and out, we're looking really good right now. Our gap, we need to go up with it just a little bit. So I'm gonna move it up and then snug it down and we'll take one last look once we get it all lined. All right, so we've aligned that as best we can. It's all torqued down. And that's the finished product. So now we're gonna go to the other side and do the same thing.Okay, so we're off to the passenger side now. And as you can see, I've already got the brackets on. That's the first stage, and that took about 10 minutes. And the next thing we're gonna do is set the phone down, and I'm gonna get somebody to help me. And we're gonna put the step up to the bracket.All right, so I've got this, all the nuts and bolts on here. It's nice and loose so we can still adjust this. Our next step is going to be to tighten these up just to the point that we can move this step around and line it up perfectly. So I'll be doing that now.Merideth: So that's gonna wrap it up for my review and the install of these 4-Inch DropSniper Running Boards in TextureD Black, fitting all 2005 through 2023 double-cab Toyota Tacomas. And you can find these right here at extremeterrain.com.
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Product Information
Features, Description, Reviews, Q&A, Specs & Installation
Features & Specs
- Running Boards (Pair)
- Side Step Nerf Bars / Rock Sliders
- Non-Slip 15-Inch-Wide Step Pads and 4-Inch Drop Steps
- Pentagonal Tube Body
- Ultra-Strong Step Pads
- Up to 300 Pounds Load Capacity
- TAC E-Coating Primer
- Fine Textured Black Finish
- Easy No-Drill Installation
- Brackets and Hardware Included
- Limited 3-Year Warranty
- Fits 2005-2023 Toyota Tacoma Double Cabs
| Side Step Finish | Black |
| Side Step Type | Fixed |
Description
Enhanced Aesthetic with Safety Features. If you are looking for a modern, reliable, and stylish upgrade to your vehicle, look no further than the 4-Inch Drop Sniper Running Boards in Textured Black. These running boards are specifically designed to provide an enhanced aesthetic appeal, while also providing a practical and functional purpose. With a 4-inch drop, these running boards provide ample clearance for your feet, making it easier to enter and exit your vehicle. Additionally, the non-slip step pads offer superior grip and traction, even in wet or slippery conditions.
Construction from High-Strength Materials. Made from ultra-strong steel, these running boards have a unique pentagonal tube body and wide and highly durable step pads. The step pads are strong enough to carry up to 300 pounds of weight and they have been primed with TAC E-coating for added durability. The textured black finish not only adds a sleek and modern look to your vehicle but also adds a layer of protection against scratches and other types of wear and tear.
Installation. Putting this pair of Running Boards on your ride is easy and requires no drilling.
Warranty. There is a limited 3-year warranty for this product.
Application. This 4-Inch Drop Sniper Running Boards in Textured Black fits all 2005-2023 Toyota Tacoma Double Cabs.
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Installation & What's in the Box
Installation Info
What's in the Box
- (2) Running Boards
- Installation Brackets and Hardware
4.8
Customer Reviews (126)
Review Summary
Installation Time: Afternoon
Jul 23, 2024
2021 TRD Off-Road - Jeff1967
Installation Time: Afternoon
Great running boards
Great running boards. They where easy to install and look great on my Tacoma extremely happy with my purchase
Fit 5/5
Appearance 5/5
Quality 5/5
Bang For Your Buck 5/5
Jul 4, 2024
2018 - Jeffs2018SR5
Installation Time: Afternoon
Sharp looking running boards for my sharp looking 2018 SR5
This is a superb looking and extremely durable set of running boards. They really added the streamlined look I was looking for!
Fit 5/5
Appearance 5/5
Quality 5/5
Bang For Your Buck 5/5
Apr 16, 2024
2023 - RaymundoQ
Installation Time: Afternoon
Running Boards
Very sturdy. Quality is really good. Will recommend.
Fit 5/5
Appearance 5/5
Quality 5/5
Bang For Your Buck 5/5
Mar 7, 2024
2023 Limited - desertram
Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour
steps
Install is easy. Steps.are solid. Like the unique look.
Fit 5/5
Appearance 5/5
Quality 5/5
Bang For Your Buck 5/5
Aug 18, 2023
2022 - CraigM
This is perfect for the toco
Was easy to install and the step is solid feeling . The steps where shipped fast and arrived in good condition
Fit 5/5
Appearance 5/5
Quality 5/5
Bang For Your Buck 5/5
Oct 18, 2024
Review shared from 4-Inch Drop Sniper Running Boards; Textured Black (05-23 Tacoma Double Cab)
2021 TRD Off-Road - Jarred-D
Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour
Great quality
Great looks, great quality, it really suits this truck.
Fit 5/5
Appearance 5/5
Quality 5/5
Bang For Your Buck 5/5
Oct 18, 2024
Review shared from 4-Inch Drop Sniper Running Boards; Textured Black (05-23 Tacoma Double Cab)
2023 Limited - BigDaddyB
Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour
Easy install
Easy install and looks great! ???????????? ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Fit 5/5
Appearance 5/5
Quality 4/5
Bang For Your Buck 5/5
Sep 15, 2024
Review shared from 4-Inch Drop Sniper Running Boards; Textured Black (05-23 Tacoma Access Cab)
2022 - WilliamC.
Installation Time: Afternoon
Look great & great function..
Makes getting in & out of the cab very easy. Simple & direct install…
Fit 5/5
Appearance 5/5
Quality 5/5
Bang For Your Buck 5/5
Aug 5, 2024
Review shared from 4-Inch Drop Sniper Running Boards; Textured Black (05-23 Tacoma Double Cab)
2016 TRD Sport - SM2016
Installation Time: Afternoon
Short People got no reason to complain any longer!
After installing these on my 2016 double cab Taco, my short people can easily step into my cab and no more hanging on the door to climb in. It did take me a moment and a couple of bumps to the shinbone to remember they were there, but the peace and quiet from the shorty is pure bliss!
Fit 5/5
Appearance 5/5
Quality 5/5
Bang For Your Buck 5/5
Jul 26, 2024
Review shared from 4-Inch Drop Sniper Running Boards; Textured Black (05-23 Tacoma Double Cab)
2023 SR5 - TheaThomas
Installation Time: Shop Install
Great Side Steps
I was actually hesitant purchasing my side steps from Extreme Terrain, but after reading the reviews I changed my mind. I am so happy with the purchase and shop that installed them.
Fit 5/5
Appearance 5/5
Quality 5/5
Bang For Your Buck 5/5
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