Took my Tacoma to the Range

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

Rico's4G · 2025-08-16T19:05:32+00:00

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

G4Rico

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Mar 29, 2024

This past weekend I took my Tacoma to the range. Not only were there a bunch of other Tacomas but I got a lot of compliments and the Gen 4. Got a 4 cylinder remark as well but you win some and you lose some

rustytaco

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Mar 29, 2024

Heck yeah! I'm sure the truck gets a ton of attention.

I wouldn't call the 4 cylinder a total loss. It's kind of funny. Everyone loved the old turbo 4s. Now it's not that cool... Time will tell if they hold up though.

Took my Tacoma to the Range

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