Tacoma Sidestep Installation

There's a ton of options out there for sidesteps, rock sliders, running boards, nerf bars. It will all depend on your plans for the truck and lifestyle. I'll be installing sidesteps for my Tacoma for ingress and egress. It would be cool to install rocksliders, but hey, this is more beneficial for me now because of other driver's and passengers. Let me know if you have any questions in the comments section below about this installation.
Here's the link to the sidesteps I purchased: www.ebay.com/itm/184505265888
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[@JimmyMakingitwork]

When installing these, a small bead of silicone around the floors bolt holes will helps seal out moisture. Especially in any rust prone regions. :)

[@loganhall368]

Found this video and used the link you provided to buy mine. Installed them yesterday. They are exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for posting this!

[@boblafountaine9560]

I’ve been waiting to find this video and here you are . My next install ! Thanks so much.

[@nathanstephenson7917]

nice bars! good work, thanks for sharing your install steps and function test!

[@OregonDX]

Just got some of these last night off market place for $75. Thanks for the video

[@larrygreen5597]

Thanks for sharing I just bought the same truck and exact color love the steps I'm sold on

[@robertdunn6112]

Good video, well done. Thank you for posting. I'll look for more.

[@ae86edrift]

On a roll with the uploads 👍

[@davidsson4927]

Very well done and enjoyable video.

[@toddwatkins850]

Thanks for the video. This is what I was looking for. I just ordered a set through your link 👍

[@GTContent]

Awesome. Glad I could help.

[@michaelgraham6328]

@@GTContent Thanks. I purchased my truck this week, and I will be installing the running boards today.

[@GTContent]

@@michaelgraham6328 Congrats on your purchase!

[@DietaryCar]

I like your channel dude Great video quality :)

[@GTContent]

Thanks!

[@frisko430]

Just ordered mine you sold me! Great video!

[@GTContent]

Awesome 👌

[@Gabgamingz]

Where do you order this? And what brand? Thank you

[@notsure1276]

Another informative upload.

[@maddawgzzzz]

Thanks Gary! Worked great!

[@chrisdemas8246]

Thanks for the video! Just put mine on in about 45 minutes.

[@wieberlee161]

I like the way you shows thank you

[@humbertoparra975]

How long are your sidesteps from end to end? I have a set and they are about 72-73inches I’m not sure if they will work for the double cab. Thank you

[@vu_adventures]

Looking good 👍

[@juvenaldominguez7022]

Cool thanks so much. I will take care of it my self.

[@pearlz_0]

Thank you for this

[@supertien832]

Keep on uploading videos

[@ganimedes777]

Thanks!!! Awesone

[@teaglet]

I installed my step bars last week on my Tacoma

[@donniemurley8812]

Nice video could you measure the distance from ground to step please

[@kochese75]

Good video, thanks. Btw just multiply times 2 next time haha

[@cnknguyen]

Lol those things are the first item to come off on an offroad rig. Every weekend we see new Tacomas and tundras with one or steps torn clean off..

[@GTContent]

Yeah, they're not really for off road excursions. Lol

[@cnknguyen]

@@GTContent even on level 2 trails a small step of 5-6" will destroy them.

[@GTContent]

@@cnknguyen Ouch. Good to know.

[@mcchickenmcflurry3636]

True but people don’t off-road 5 days a week….just take them off when you go off-roading and it’ll be okay….side step are more practical on everyday use on lifted trucks anyway

[@TheRealAwesomePossum]

What are you some sort of redneck🤠

[@r.r.hughes9808]

Thank you Gary.

[@GTContent]

You're welcome!

[@jaimeim18]

Thank you

[@letsboogie4879]

Now its time for the brush guard

[@tommyyang6767]

Thanks ... About to help my father in law out.

[@MrFerrarifreak8]

White looks great on the Tacoma

[@drakecummings3016]

What exact size are the bolts and all the washers I’m trying to build these and am wondering the sizes of everything??

[@renenavarro4121]

I'm sure the bolts are 8x1.25

[@xxraverxxonxtacy]

Great Job Gary, will you spray clear coat or PP film on the truck?

[@GTContent]

No, I won't be adding pp or clear coat.

[@xxraverxxonxtacy]

@@GTContent Living dangerously with the factory paint, I would at least Ceramic Coat/wax if possible.

[@GTContent]

@@xxraverxxonxtacy That's true. I've been looking at ceramic and pp (and if I can do it myself), but all I see is more $$$$$. Lol Which ceramic would you recommend?

[@xxraverxxonxtacy]

@@GTContent Search B07MVSYPM5 on Amazon, I heard good things about it but haven't tried myself but make sure you can use it on non-clearcoated surfaces cuz I've never heard of new cars/trucks being sold with just paint and no CC.

[@Gabgamingz]

So far how do you like the side step? And what brand is that? Thanks sir

[@GTContent]

They work great and are affordable. They sit low, so if you're into off roading, it may be an issue.

[@Yes-qqqq]

Does the off-road and sr5 have the same body style to where these can fit?

[@GTContent]

Yes, it will fit

[@bartos-vloggos7317]

Anybody know the sizing of bolt or type I should get, my side rails didn't come with bolts to mount to the truck

[@nitefors]

Original, Tacoma set has 6 metric Hex head screws "M8 - 1.25 mm thread x 30 mm long". Screws come with 6 M8 washers.

[@carlitoshangaroa2128]

Thanks

[@kirillkucheryavenko6116]

How tall are you Gary?

[@drewdeluxe]

Almost one year later, how are these running boards holding up?

[@GTContent]

Still doing well. I'm surprised the coating hasn't come off as much as I anticipate, but I live in a dry environment.

[@Hansaman58]

Nice! And they are very inexpensive!

[@jessebam-bam7951]

Nice yeyo hidden spot .

[@user-cx3dc9me7p]

How are the sidesteps doing what brand were they. Thanks

[@GTContent]

Purchased off Ebay. They're still doing great.

[@billanderson1965]

Did you notice the material being flimsy at all? I weigh 175, and when I step on these things they seem to have a lot of flex and give.

[@GTContent]

Didn't notice at all.

[@zachary3584]

thanks for the video ! how are your sidesteps holding up ? i am looking to order and curious after a month if you are still happy with them

[@GTContent]

Holding up well. I'm glad I installed them.

[@zachary3584]

@@GTContent thanks will be ordering them today !

[@steveking4103]

what brand and how much? could you please put a link below?

[@GTContent]

www.ebay.com/itm/184505265888

[@ryanhugheshitting7944]

What was the brand of sidestep did you use in this video?

[@GTContent]

Sold all over Ebay.

[@hdwoodshop]

How are they holding up. Thinking of buying the same.

[@GTContent]

Working well.

[@ryleyfry4955]

How is the ground clearance with them installed?

[@GTContent]

Good. Haven't had any issues in the suburbam jungle.

[@miwy0308]

Did you use a normal wrench or a air powered wrench

[@GTContent]

Normal wrench will work. No air powered tools necessary.

[@miwy0308]

@@GTContent thank you just wanted to be sure beforehand thanks again

[@DavidRodriguez-qt5ux]

Update on step sides

[@Bert805]

👍

[@anthonycastillo6959]

Where did you buy your side steps?

[@GTContent]

Ebay

[@DavidRodriguez-qt5ux]

Update on the running boards ?

[@GTContent]

Doing great so far.

[@EN_autoblog]

You should weld it from getting stolen. A lot of thieves yo. But, that's if you're going to have it on permanently.

[@hmongmeskas7445]

Same my. 😆

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[@emojihappytears9814]

Dip it in acid for reduced weight on metal

[@Ctrlwrp]

Same here I feel like its easy because im 6’ 😭

[@sg5642]

My Tacoma didn’t come with steps either but I didn’t need them I’m 6’ tall

[@Superdimensional]

I’m hoping you took those gawdy graphics off

[@melodylogan5732]

That wasn't very informative. I would have like to have seen the mounting and install.

[@papalilburn]

People that can't read instructions shouldn't make "how to" videos!

[@thomaswilliams9844]

Figures this is from the same channel as wheel spacers content. Just buy proper wheels with an offset. Don’t be cheap, do it right. I bet the next video will be a spacer lift install.

[@thomaswilliams9844]

1. What not to waste your money on because you should have just bought a sedan in one easy “step” Pun intended. Lame Stick to sports cars. You should never buy these ridiculous body mounted grandma street steps. They are intended for dealerships to mark up the price of the vehicle and give you the illusion that these are an off-road accessory, when it couldn’t be farther from the truth.

[@dwinkler0128]

Yes sir! They help a little with rocks hitting the rockers if you have A/T tires and majority of Tacoma owners aren't off-roading. Most people just worry about their own shit and not what anyone else is doing.