TAC 3” Side Steps Running Boards Texture Black Compatible with 2019-2025 Toyota RAV4 SUV Side Bars Nerf Bars Off Road Accessories

I just bought my 2024 Rav4, 9/13/2024 and my boys almost face planted a few times getting out of my Rav4. I chose these since I like nerf bars and they are perfect. Took about 2 hours to install. The directions are not too good but I found a video on YouTube that showed exactly how to install these on a Rav4 which helped greatly. My boys love them and they look great. I can't speak on longevity as they just got installed today, 9/28/2024, but will update if there are any issues. The bars were packaged really well and besides missing one 10mm lock washer, which we ironically had one laying around, everything was great. I would recommend these.

My husband installed these on my 2023 Rav4 LE (blacked out option). He said the install was fairly simple after watching the youtube video. He is very handy though. I like the sporty look and its nice to have a step. No issues since installation.

Update: Contacted customer support and they solved all my issues and concerns. After few exchanges of emails and photos they replaced rusted parts. It is always appreciated when company keeps the word regarding warranty. Original review: It looks good when it's brand new. Then it rusts. My car is parked in the garage. It's dry and clean. I wash my car often in winter, so it's not the salt. Disappointed. I really liked the look and sturdiness of those steps. But this rust just ruins it.

Overall rails are of high quality. They feel sturdy, and all the holes matched up. The instructions were a bit harder to follow, and the pictures seemed that they could have been of high quality. I will say I put these on a hybrid, and while they fit up just fine, there is a slightly different layout on the passenger side near the rear that threw me for a while. For those of you with a hybrid, they do fit perfect, but on the rear there is some thin sheet metal that you need to cut away for the rear mounting hole. My only real complaint is the hardware. It felt rather cheap, I never could get the nuts to tighten to the point of no longer turning. I stopped as I was fearful of breaking the heads off but there was always another full turn available. Also the L shaped bolts that go into the mounting holes are not the best engineering. While I'm not sure how else it can be done, we had some major issues with a couple of the rear mounting bolts not staying in place and sliding out. On thing is the plastic squares that hold it in place don't seem to stay well. Maybe if they were metal or some how welded to the bold (similar to the front mount bolts) it would work better. Overall I'm happy with the product and it makes the Rav4 look complete.

Installation process was "ok" fidgety for sure. Really just get each of the bolts *just* started before tightening anything. Once they're all started, things seem to end up lining-up well. Quality leaves a bit to be desired. Some of the plastic "foot pads"(?) do not have any support under them, feel really squishy. They also have rust coming out from them. I got them mostly so my dog would have an extra step to get in the back, but he doesn't use them. They do work fine for changing in and out of ski boots, and accessing the roof box. However when accessing the roof box, I have to make sure I step on the metal part, not the plastic parts (that look like they're supposed to be steps).

Bought in September of 2023 but as is evident from the photo above that water has penetrated and rusted the inside and sloshed it’s way through the upper step seal and is staining the running board tube on the passenger side. Update: 08/23/24 - Due to excellent customer service and support I received a complete replacement for my vehicle and with the experience of previous installation was able to remove the old and install the new in less than 1 hour. It looks great again. Thank you for the excellent recovery.

I would not buy these as I have them on my 2022 rav4 and they are rusted out .Already! These are made to look great and sturdy but they fell.As a mechanic and ASE master tech.

Awesome value for money.. I used a few tools a socket set and a couple wrenches but it was relatively easy to install on the rav 4, a lift would make it 100x easier because once the bar goes on you can’t get under the car but I did it with out I had to make a few cuts on some plastic underneath the car but all the holes lined up and it was very sturdy took 45 mins to figure out the first one and 20 to do the second once I had a rhythm I recommend it for the money if ur willing to get your hands dirty

Best to get installed by a professional. Toyota had to do some minor modifications under my RAV4. Not a straight bolt on. Look good and time will tell with durability.

I found a video on YouTube that gave very helpful directions on installing. I’m 70 years old and got them installed in 2 hours. All holes matched up so there was no additional tools required. Very sturdy and useful, as my wife is short and getting into the RAV4 was very difficult. She is pleased.

Great fit and look

Needed for entry due to health problems. Working out well.

Being in an area that can get snow/ice, I did not want the flat running boards that are against the vehicle with no opening near the vehicle as when snow builds up on the boards with the possibility of ice under the snow, you cannot open your doors and chipping it off so close to the vehicle paint can be cumbersome. Also some flat running boards, with doors open, do not have enough of the flat surface to secure your footing as much of the board is under the vehicle or rocker panel depending on how much the lower sides of your vehicle curve inwards and how wide your boards are. These took me about 2-1/2 hours to instal. Vehicle mudflaps can remain on the vehicle and I had enough room that I did not have to jack up the vehicle to instal. I initially bought these for my wife’s 2024 Rav4 as she is short but now I find I use the boards to instal or remove the bike racks or SUP board rack on the crossbars or to remove the crossbars all together. Also it helps me when I detail the Rav4 and need to use my DA polisher on the roof’s centre area where I can barely reach with the doors open(I am 5’10”) One note. Two week ago was our first steady rainfall while driving. The running boards were full of water and I noticed it while braking and hearing a loud sloshing sound with every braking and acceleration. I removed the round end plugs and lots of water came out the rear hole. I left these plugs off. As these holes at the end are not at the bottom of the hollow tube, I will likely drill a drain hole along the bottom closer to the rear of the boards and put the end plugs back in. I say I am drilling a drain hole towards the rear of the boards because with the winter salt and brine, more of that will be splashed into any holes closer to my front tire even with the mudflaps blocking some debris. I suppose another drain hole as close to the front/close to the mudflap wpould be OK in addition to the rear hole but likely one 3/8” hole near the back is sufficient. So I am picking up my own 2024 Rav4 soon and am about to order another set of these. I choose the stainless steel ones as some report that rust can form on the painted black metal bars.