Telling the Difference Between a 3rd Gen OEM Side Step and That of a 4th Gen OEM Side Step

What I Do at Gorilla Motorsports / What We Specialize In

@bronztaco · 2026-01-08T07:44:44+00:00

Figured I’d share a little about what I do at Gorilla Motorsports and what we focus on, since I get a lot of questions both on and off the forum. At Gorilla Motorsports, I handle sales and product support, working closely with customers to get their rigs set up the right way. Our core focus is wheels, tires, and suspension, but we don’t stop there. We also do lighting, tint, wraps, and pretty much anything aftermarket depending on the build and goals. One thing that sets us apart is how much time we spend on research and real-world testing. We don’t just sell parts off a catalog. A lot of what we recommend gets run, tested, and pushed in real conditions so we know how it performs when it actually matters. That helps us dial in setups that work, not just look good on paper. Whether it’s a daily-driven truck, a weekend trail rig, or something built for harder use, the goal is always the same: make sure the setup makes sense, performs well, and holds up over time. If anyone has questions, needs help with fitment, or wants to talk through a build, feel free to reach out. I’m always down to help. You can contact me here or directly at: 📧 josephF@gorilla-motorsports.com 📱 IG / TikTok: @BronzTaco Happy to help however I can. https://gorilla-motorsports.com/

Rico's4G

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Aug 16, 2025

One of the few mistakes some new owners do make, is not kmwoing how to differentiate a 3rd Gen OEM steps from that of a 4th Gen.

There isn't much of a difference but the little difference there is, makes the 3rd Gen steps not compatible with a 4th Gen Tacoma.

For 3rd Gen steps, the rail mounts horizontally to the ground. The steps for 24+ are angled to the rocker panel and the steps are mounted to the bottom rail with plastic side covers.

Shared a photo of both the 3rd Gen side steps and that of a 4th Gen so owners can be able to spot and tell the difference.

3rd Gen

4th Gen

Telling the Difference Between a 3rd Gen OEM Side Step and That of a 4th Gen OEM Side Step

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