Step Bars - what to buy?

Bearcat5280 · 04-29-08, 02:48 PM

I took the factory running boards off about 3 days after I bought my 2000 TLC. With baby #1 on the way, wife wants them back on or a reasonable alternative (285s make it just hard enough to get in for her) I like the way it looks without running boards, and wouldn't mind an aftermarket nerf bar. Anyone know of a particular item, manufacturer or model number to suggest? Most sites that sell these don't offer a specific option for a TLC, just the Tundra's and Tacoma's. Don't know if the Tundra has the same height frame members as the TLC, in terms of the no drilling u-bolts that most seem to use in attaching the bars to the vehicle.

I'm sure I will have plenty of responses as to why i should spend the money on Slee sliders, but it isn't in the budget and I don't do that type of offroading to necessitate the purchase.

Thanks.

uzj100 · 04-29-08, 02:50 PM

For safety (for the sell to the wife), I would highly recommend sleesliders.

uzj100

pint · 04-29-08, 03:10 PM

I would save for the Slee's. There really is nothing better, and the shop is in Golden! The Slee Slider Steps provide great protection, and make getting in/out easy. Worst case, put the running boards back on until you have the $$. Just a thought. Bye the way, welcome!

It's nice to see another front range 2000 Cruiser.

slimbuddha · 04-29-08, 03:14 PM

Your probably not going to get many responses suggesting other than Slee sliders, and as there isn't a large selection of aftermarket support from the mainstream companies (westin, etc), have you considered just putting stocks back on?

Also, you may want to stop into a local Auto Accessory location and ask them if they can try one of the more common brands of Tundra Nerf bars can be made to mount up.

bwbski26 · 04-29-08, 03:43 PM

just go slee. only choice, or put back the stock ones.

Trunk Monkey · 04-29-08, 03:55 PM

Manik, Westin, Performance Products all have nerf bars.

pint · 04-29-08, 05:50 PM

I almost forgot, where the hell are the pictures of that truck??? What 285's are you running?

mobi-arc · 04-29-08, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bearcat5280

I took the factory running boards off about 3 days after I bought my 2000 TLC. With baby #1 on the way, wife wants them back on or a reasonable alternative (285s make it just hard enough to get in for her) I like the way it looks without running boards, and wouldn't mind an aftermarket nerf bar. Anyone know of a particular item, manufacturer or model number to suggest? Most sites that sell these don't offer a specific option for a TLC, just the Tundra's and Tacoma's. Don't know if the Tundra has the same height frame members as the TLC, in terms of the no drilling u-bolts that most seem to use in attaching the bars to the vehicle.

I'm sure I will have plenty of responses as to why i should spend the money on Slee sliders, but it isn't in the budget and I don't do that type of offroading to necessitate the purchase.

Thanks.

I have the nerf bars for the same reasons your Wife is on YOUR case.

dnp · 04-29-08, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mobi-arc

I have the nerf bars for the same reasons your Wife is on YOUR case.

Mobi, what bar is that you have on your LC? I didn't know any bars of that type were available without a bumper attached to it..............I'm wanting something for my LX

dnp

mobi-arc · 04-29-08, 10:51 PM

Smitty 701618.....

Sorry, thought you meant the nerf bars. Yes, it's a TJM T16. It's a mounting point for lights and provides no real protection....I believe the industry term is a "damage-multiplier" in its most basic form.

MutleyFJ62 · 04-30-08, 06:32 AM

DNB, that nudge bar is a T16 bar, available in either stainless or polished alloy. There are a range of TJM side steps available as well, but these are pure side steps, not a slider at all.

04-29-08, 02:50 PM	#2
uzj100 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,992	For safety (for the sell to the wife), I would highly recommend sleesliders. uzj100 __________________ 00 - UZJ100 - D Light Mod, 2 FRB's, Husky Liners, BFG AT KO - 285/75 R 16 03 - UZJ120L 100 Series parts for sale - http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-parts/2...parts-etc.html

04-29-08, 03:10 PM	#3
pint IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Parker, CO TLCA# 17493 Posts: 1,057	I would save for the Slee's. There really is nothing better, and the shop is in Golden! The Slee Slider Steps provide great protection, and make getting in/out easy. Worst case, put the running boards back on until you have the $$. Just a thought. Bye the way, welcome! It's nice to see another front range 2000 Cruiser. __________________ 2000 UZJ100, OME 865, OME T-bars, Slee Diff Drop, Slee SliderSteps, TJM T3, PowerStop Cross Drilled & Slotted Rotors, 295 Terra Grapplers M101 Trailer - Sold 1993 Bontrager Race Lite MTB

04-29-08, 03:14 PM	#4
slimbuddha IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 562	Your probably not going to get many responses suggesting other than Slee sliders, and as there isn't a large selection of aftermarket support from the mainstream companies (westin, etc), have you considered just putting stocks back on? Also, you may want to stop into a local Auto Accessory location and ask them if they can try one of the more common brands of Tundra Nerf bars can be made to mount up. __________________ 1999 Toyota Landcruiser - 285/75/16 BFG AT, Slee SliderSteps™

04-29-08, 03:43 PM	#5
bwbski26 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 351	just go slee. only choice, or put back the stock ones. __________________ 2003 LC, DVD bypass, Dunlop SJ5 winter tires, Husky Liners, 113,000 miles Looking to get lifted this spring. 1998 LC, sold at 90,000 miles

04-29-08, 03:55 PM	#6
Trunk Monkey IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Salt Lake City TLCA# 11251 Posts: 2,789	Manik, Westin, Performance Products all have nerf bars. __________________ Cory Fillmore TLCA Western Individual Representative 99 UZJ

04-29-08, 02:48 PM	#1
Bearcat5280 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 12	Step Bars - what to buy? I took the factory running boards off about 3 days after I bought my 2000 TLC. With baby #1 on the way, wife wants them back on or a reasonable alternative (285s make it just hard enough to get in for her) I like the way it looks without running boards, and wouldn't mind an aftermarket nerf bar. Anyone know of a particular item, manufacturer or model number to suggest? Most sites that sell these don't offer a specific option for a TLC, just the Tundra's and Tacoma's. Don't know if the Tundra has the same height frame members as the TLC, in terms of the no drilling u-bolts that most seem to use in attaching the bars to the vehicle. I'm sure I will have plenty of responses as to why i should spend the money on Slee sliders, but it isn't in the budget and I don't do that type of offroading to necessitate the purchase. Thanks.

04-29-08, 05:50 PM	#7
pint IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Parker, CO TLCA# 17493 Posts: 1,057	I almost forgot, where the hell are the pictures of that truck??? What 285's are you running? __________________ 2000 UZJ100, OME 865, OME T-bars, Slee Diff Drop, Slee SliderSteps, TJM T3, PowerStop Cross Drilled & Slotted Rotors, 295 Terra Grapplers M101 Trailer - Sold 1993 Bontrager Race Lite MTB

04-29-08, 10:51 PM	#10
mobi-arc IH8MUD Addict Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 665	Smitty 701618..... Sorry, thought you meant the nerf bars. Yes, it's a TJM T16. It's a mounting point for lights and provides no real protection....I believe the industry term is a "damage-multiplier" in its most basic form. __________________ '98 Land Cruiser, MOBI-ARC Underhood Welder Equipped, POWER-GATE Dual Battery Isolator, Slee Dual Battery Tray, Long Ranger 180L Aux. Fuel Tank, TJM Nudge-bar, dual Hella HID's, BFG AT 295/75/R16's www.perfectswitch.com Last edited by mobi-arc; 04-30-08 at 07:46 AM.

04-30-08, 06:32 AM	#11
MutleyFJ62 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2005 Location: Gold Coast, QLD, Australia Posts: 167	DNB, that nudge bar is a T16 bar, available in either stainless or polished alloy. There are a range of TJM side steps available as well, but these are pure side steps, not a slider at all. __________________ Now an employee of your friendly TJM accessory shop www.tjm.com.au

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