Side Bars and Steps Need HELP!!!!

[telestef Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close telestef]

Hi All,

Need some quick help please!

I had some custom side steps and brush bars fitted yesterday, overall they did a great job, except i think the steps are too wide.

They have told me its standard to make the steps wide than the outermost wheel flare, does this sound right?

I am concerned that the additional width will be more of a hindrance than a help off roading.

I have a week to return them and would appreciate any guidance here.

Will get some photos posted as soon as I figure out how too

[D4D-GXL Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close D4D-GXL]

Re: Side Bars and Steps Need HELP!!!!

Hi All,

Need some quick help please!

I had some custom side steps and brush bars fitted yesterday, overall they did a great job, except i think the steps are too wide.

They have told me its standard to make the steps wide than the outermost wheel flare, does this sound right?

I am concerned that the additional width will be more of a hindrance than a help off roading.

I have a week to return them and would appreciate any guidance here.

Will get some photos posted as soon as I figure out how too

That sounds normal Telestef. My aftermarket steps are wider that Toyota original sidesteps. The ONLY issue I have is that you have to step farther away from the car when getting out. They are wider to protect your panels and flares. they are designed to take a little bit of scrapes etc instead of your car. Thats one thing Toyota aluminium/plastic sidesteps cant do without bending.

[damonat Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close damonat]

Re: Side Bars and Steps Need HELP!!!!

yes they are meant to be wider than the original steps.
do ou have a pic of yours we can look at.
mine are 10mm wider than the tyres, and they work great when your up against an embankment