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Anyone have the APS iArmor Drop Step Running Boards?

Discussion in '2.5 Gen TRD Pro (2014-2021)' started by MedCityMoto, Aug 30, 2022.

  1. Aug 30, 2022 at 8:30 AM
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    MedCityMoto

    MedCityMoto [OP] SciTech Nerd

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    I ordered this set of aluminum drop steps on Amazon for my '16 Tundra CrewMax 5.7L 4x4, and while the price and square design are really interesting and I like those details, what really draws me in is the installed height in the sales photos, attached.


    My main concern, however, is that I can't find any real-world installation videos or photos online. I'm not worried about the installation process, simple enough, I just removed the Toyota OEM sidesteps and treated the spots they were wearing on the undercab/rocker (go go POR-15!) I just wanted to verify, if someone else has these installed here, that they actually sit at the height advertised, kinda obscuring the pinchweld and just giving a really nice clean side profile. If they don't, I'll yell at Amazon and make them do a return for them, and buy a set that does, I just hope they do, I like the design all around otherwise! I became concerned when I saw a set on a Heep Gladiator and they hung much lower on that model than I would've expected, almost at the same height as the OEM ones I just pulled off.

    So, can anyone running a set chime in and verify the authenticity of the advertising photos from the Amazon listing?
     
  2. Sep 18, 2022 at 5:52 AM
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    bstringrandy

    bstringrandy New Member

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    6144BCBB-8532-4C97-ACB0-8118B57B7F9C.jpg 16AA8F13-3234-4E8C-B574-B596D2461ACC.jpg 1C4EF26E-F879-4D77-A84D-8977F5FBDF17.jpg I put these steps in about 9 months ago. So far, I’m very satisfied with them. In my case, I don’t expect any serious off-roading beyond the occasional logging road so decreased clearance wasn’t an issue. With the stock 2” TRD lift, the lower steps work great for shorter folk. I’m 6’4” and still use the step to get in. Installation went as planned. It does take awhile to assemble the steps, but they bolt up to existing points on the truck. I’d recommend them.
     

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