1980 FJ40 Loop Steps (1 Viewer)

[Motown Cruisers]

Can anyone recommend some loop steps for my 4" lifted 80 FJ 40?
My FJ currently has the running boards in place, i would need a loop step on each side mounted about mid door to help get into it.
If someone has done this, some pics would be helpful, plus your recommendation on which work best.
Thanks

 

[3_puppies]

remove running boards and install sliders with a step?

 

[Motown Cruisers]

remove running boards and install sliders with a step?

That would make the most sense, keep everything uniform, I hate losing the running boards though...

 

[thebigredrocker]

How about a nylon roll up ladder.

Do you have access to a welder? I bet you could build something that would bolt on. Link to ideas(click text below image to see pintrest search):



Link to over the counter product made for
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[65swb45]

The sliders I built for the 45 were an excellent compromise. 2” lower than the running boards for accessibility, and an inch wider, so there’s a bit more traction for the 14s to grab on to.

 

[reddingcruiser]

If my wife ever sees that stirrup I'm in trouble. She already uses a polyester hobble attached to the roll cage to pull herself up.

 

[thebigredrocker]

Haha. Well at least she's not using the hobble on you

 

[Stutes]

Can anyone recommend some loop steps for my 4" lifted 80 FJ 40?
My FJ currently has the running boards in place, i would need a loop step on each side mounted about mid door to help get into it.
If someone has done this, some pics would be helpful, plus your recommendation on which work best.
Thanks

I'm doing the same on mine. See FJ-43 Hoop Step Installation for details what I have done so far. Note that it will require some welding skills to make some custom brackets.

 

[Cromagnon]

+1 on the stirrup!!!

 

[jim land]

Old timing chaine with a piece of pipe make nice step

 

[Wadesters]

Just checking in to see if anyone else has come up with an idea for side steps. @Stutes in post #8 has a great idea (wish he sold the setup as I do not have the fabrication skills). I have a 1980 FJ40 with 4" lift and 33" tires. If a step cannot be found I will need to change to a 21/2 lift and 31" tires. Seems if a step could be worked out it would be a whole lot less expensive.
Thank you...

 

[Grayscale]

That would make the most sense, keep everything uniform, I hate losing the running boards though...

Chain step in action? @jim land
@3:03

 

[jim land]

I think timing chain is better because it only fold front or rear , not folding left to right make it more stable to climb on it

 

[Wadesters]

I am not really interested in folding or motorized, the fixed ones pictured would work for me

 

[BIG RENO AL]

Here is what I did for my wife. If memory serves, the step was for a Tacoma. I know it looks like it is sitting on the driveway when folded down but it is 8.5 inches above the ground and 14.5 when folded up