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

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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.

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3rd Gen

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4th Gen
 

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