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Running board question

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by 4runningMan, Jan 2, 2019.

  1. Jan 2, 2019 at 4:59 PM
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    4runningMan

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    This is a screen grab of some steps on a 2014 I think. I've never liked that space between the step and the lower door.

    My buddy with a 2008, the OEM running board sits flush up against the body.

    Can someone tell me if the most recent version of the OEM running boards (2018+) have a gap or is it flush?

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  2. Jan 3, 2019 at 2:22 AM
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    Cougar18

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    Got 2018 with oem look at when I get home from work send picture
     
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  3. Jan 3, 2019 at 10:36 AM
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    I would recommend sliders instead but if the gap bugs, maybe sliders would not be the way to go
     
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  4. Jan 3, 2019 at 10:48 AM
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    Practically speaking, I just don't need sliders. Can't justify the added cost.
     
  5. Jan 3, 2019 at 10:51 AM
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    True, I get you. If you dont plan on off roading, then no need. But they are fairly inexpensive than some "OEM Running Board" so if you ever get in the market, I would just double check all avenues
     
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  6. Jan 3, 2019 at 10:56 AM
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    I hear ya. Yeah the OEM boards are expensive. The Nfabs seem like a good compromise. Seems like with discounts/sales a guy might be able to pick them up for $300.
     
  7. Jan 3, 2019 at 1:11 PM
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    Here are the pictures 2018 sr5 OEM running boards
     
  8. Jan 3, 2019 at 1:27 PM
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    the gap is because of the mounting brackets not the running boards, i don't knew if you can change the brackets or not i bought the TRD Pro tubler running boards and there was a little wiggle room to adjust them in or out but not up and down, so if the gap is due to height you need new brackets

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  9. Jan 3, 2019 at 1:31 PM
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    Awesome. Looks great. Thanks so much for the photos. Exactly what I wanted to see.
     
  10. Jan 3, 2019 at 2:01 PM
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    Glad I could help
     

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