APS 304 Stainless Steel Pocket Steps Running Boards Compatible with Toyota Tacoma 2005-2023 Double Crew Cab

I purchased a new 2021 Toyota Tacoma SR5. The dealer wanted $900 to put on some simple round bar steps and a local place wanted $700. So I took a chance and it paid off. They arrived well secured and undamaged in a very sturdy double thick cardboad box about 7' tall and a foot wide, strapped and taped secure. Once opened, they were also well protected by cushioning and the individual parts to assemble were taped down so they wouldn't slide around.They were pretty easy to assemble. Goes faster with a socket drill. The steps have to be attached to the bars so be sure to screw those in on the two outside facing screws first before tightening up any of the T-bolts from the underside. Otherwise you'll have to loosen them and do it all over - this was not mentioned in the directions I received and would definitely help future buyers.There are three very strong steel brackets for each side of the truck. They screw into pre-threaded holes that exist on the Tacoma's underside. Very easy. Tighten nice and tight but dont max it out. The rails with the steps then set on top of the brackets and screw in. Pretty straight forward. Took me about two hours with no rush, just listening to my 70s tunes out in the garage and getting after the kids for walking on my grass, and enjoyed a pepsi the whole times - so all in all an enjoyable Sunday afternoon for everyone (but the kids hahah).Once completed they held my weight fine (i'm 240 lbs) and my wife who is just 5'-4" LOVES them, makes it much easier for her to hop in. And my dad who is in his 80s will love them to. And Even though I'm 6'-1", they really help me out getting in the seat - I can just put my right foot up and just ease right in, then push of them with my left. Gets me under the low steering wheel a lot easier then without them.They're made of a very thick aluminum and and the brackets of steel. All hardware appears to be steel as well. Welds were well done. Didn't see any crack or poor work on them. BTW, the iArmor logo is cut into the rails, see thru style. They include a red decal that can be placed behind the opening to make the logo pop, but I didn't use it - i like the clean look better.What i like about these: strong, very wide steps and deep enough my size 12 shoe fits easily on it with no issue. Plus, stub wall is solid so you foot won't slip thru if there happens to be ice on the step or you misjudge it. But I doubt if ice will ever by a problems as there are several nice sized drain slots in the steps, plus grip.These make my new Tacoma look like a tank or like the Battlestar Galactica - strong, visually pleasing, and very functional. Not like those wimpy little 3" round bar steps at the dealership. I highly recommend these steps and hope they will last a long time. And if not, at the price, I'll just buy them again.

These side steps are well made, easy to install and very sturdy. They fit perfect on my 2023 Toyota SR5 4x4. The 4-inch drop places the step in the ideal position for entering and exiting the vehicle. Their design also prevents you from kicking the side of the truck when entering the vehicle. The step is large and in comfortable to use. Installation is straight forward, and the instructions provided are easy to understand. The only change I would make to the installation instructions is to loosely place the mount brackets on the vehicle first to give you a support to place the sidestep on. After the sidestep is in place tighten all the mount nuts and bolts. Do not overtighten, the product uses nut certs which are good and support an easy installation, but they can be stripped out easily if you over tighten the bolts. The Toyota Tacoma comes predrilled from the factory for the installable of side steps. Total install time with a flat tip screwdriver and 12mm socket was about 40 minutes. Definitely recommend.

Received these Christmas of 2023 and I feel like I can give a SOLID review. As for install, I'd suggest having someone give you a hand putting these together and to have someone help hold them up for alignment and install. Take your time and after installed on truck be sure to tighten everything up. Seen someone say "I hit one rock and they broke" so I made sure to test that theory (broke my driver side rear corner bumper during this test). The steps had NO problem slamming the two large rocks they hit (really didn't mean to hit them as hard as I did but it worked out). Once we got out of the rocky area came the mud holes... It had been raining for 3 days so instead of just playing in the mud I ended up sinking my truck deep enough it was coming in the doors. The ground gave way as I was being pulled out forcing the driver side steps to dig into the ground and had a lot of force on them during the 3-4 hour recovery. I thought for sure this was going to be the end of these steps. BUT NO, they came out flawlessly! So if you ask me, yes, yes these are 110% awesome steps at an awesome price!

I definitely recommend buying this product. I get compliments on these daily and everyone I know loves the look and sturdiness. No complaints here.

These are very nice running board, but the directions are not very good. They were not difficult to install and was done in about 30-40 minutes, however the directions were not helpful.

The media could not be loaded. Love this steps... sturdy, heavy duty and look great... easy to install... put them on my 23 tacoma 4 door

With the exception of only one screw, for which I needed another set of hands, I was able to single-handedly install these running boards. That’s saying a lot for a 70 year old retiree with a bad back. They look great!

Fairly easy to install. I did need a second person to help. Installs nice and sturdy and looks great. Does the job.