I have recently bought a 2002 4runner sport edition in red. I have also recently found out that they no longer make the factory color matched running boards nor the optional silver colored tube step.

So, I decided to look at aftermarket side tube step and I hjave found 2 options...
1 is made by Dee Zee
http://www.autopartsauthority.com/p...go.x=19&go.y=10

the other is made by Westin
http://www.autopartsauthority.com/p...&go.x=9&go.y=12

Are either of these superior to the other and is the $400+ price tag justified, Thanks very much for any input
Brian

 

Here is a suggestion that moght not be for you....

I had nerf bars for a while. I thought they would help for stepping in/out and for protection offroad. In truth, nerf bars are good for steps and looks. If that is all you care about then carry on.

But, If I could do it again, I would have jumped staright to rock sliders. They provide the rugged look that nerf bars do, provide a step, give better ground clearance, and actually do protect your rig.

Just a suggestion.

 

agreed I wouldn't even mess with the nerf bars in my own oppinion they don't really look as good either.

 

Since you posted this in the Offroad Tech forum, you should be aware that nerf bars will provide no help or protection off-road. If you want off-road performance then look at rock sliders. Otherwise you may get more help in 4Runners, Trucks, & SUVs forum.

 

A G R E E E E E E E E E E E E D ! ! ! ! ! !

I went for the looks and the use for stepping in the cab but I would also spend a little more and get some sliders, if i knew they existed back then!!!

sooo... get SLIDERS... www.Stubbswelding.com has some nice ones. Well within price range too!

JUST DO IT! =)

 

if you're not looking for offroad protection, you should wait on purchasing them. Also check out eBay... They have decent prices for some as well...

You just missed a hell of a deal for the factory silver tubes... Ebelen just sold his for like $75....