Aftermarket Retractable Bed Step?

[Ozzy269]

Does anyone have a recommendation for an aftermarket retractable bed step? Am considering the OEM version but it is 3x the price of several aftermarket steps I have come across. Is this is buy once, cry once situation or is Toyota marking this way up and the aftermarket versions are perfectly acceptable?.

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[Pootklopp]

https://a.co/d/115OJI8

I got that one. No complaints with it so far.

 

[TacoFreak]

I know some steps have a conflict with the recovery points, but that listing says that you need to remove the Pro's trailer hitch to install it? I also wondered how high off of the ground it is. In the picture it looks pretty low, which might still leave a big step up to the bed.

 

[Slappy]

use amazon search pn# PT392-35920
same exact part as oem even has the toyota install instructions
$96 vs $385
i have seen at some dealers it is $450.oo

 

[gpburdell]

When my OEM bed step on my 3rd gen failed* after several years, I replaced it with an Amazon aftermarket model with good reviews and it's been just as good as the original.

I'd just go with a good third party model.

(*) OEM failure was the mount fractured and the whole step just fell off the truck (fortunately) as I was stepping UP onto the truck. Woulda really sucked if it'd happened as I was stepping down. With the OEM unit doing this, I figured I can take the chance with a third party model for a lot less $$$

 

[Ozzy269]

When my OEM bed step on my 3rd gen failed* after several years, I replaced it with an Amazon aftermarket model with good reviews and it's been just as good as the original.

I'd just go with a good third party model.

(*) OEM failure was the mount fractured and the whole step just fell off the truck (fortunately) as I was stepping UP onto the truck. Woulda really sucked if it'd happened as I was stepping down. With the OEM unit doing this, I figured I can take the chance with a third party model for a lot less $$$

Thanks for the info. Appreciate it.

https://a.co/d/115OJI8

I got that one. No complaints with it so far.

Thanks

 

[jdjtn]

https://a.co/d/115OJI8

I got that one. No complaints with it so far.

i got one off of amazon, 109. fits perfectly. not for 2023 but for 2024/25 replacdement for OEM part

 

[24TacomaGirl]

I got this one. Works great. Can’t tell the difference really from the Toyota one.

https://a.co/d/bHed6Kg

 

[FLAirgunner]

I got this one off Amazon and it works great!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQ7D7LQ1?psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ct_NWAEKE3FX1VJGXH1P3CP

Just curious, what is different about the TRD Pro's Trailer Hitch that you have to remove it to install the Bed Step? I have a Limited, it's working great on my truck.

 

[TacoFreak]

Just curious, what is different about the TRD Pro's Trailer Hitch that you have to remove it to install the Bed Step? I have a Limited, it's working great on my truck.

Great question. There is nothing different about the Pro hitch that I can tell.

 

[Dansflhti]

It won't fit on the Pro because of the red recovery points.

 

[TacoFreak]

It won't fit on the Pro because of the red recovery points.

I think that is true, but they should say the problem is the recovery points, because a lot of 4th gens have had them added. And what does that have to do with the trailer hitch?

I never buy stuff online when the details don't make sense, because who knows what else they have wrong?

 

[WKTJR1]

Timely post! While loading mulch at Lowe's yesterday, I got the comment, "Why isn't there a bed step or something to get into the bed?"

It'll be here Wednesday.

 

[Pootklopp]

I think that is true, but they should say the problem is the recovery points, because a lot of 4th gens have had them added. And what does that have to do with the trailer hitch?

I never buy stuff online when the details don't make sense, because who knows what else they have wrong?

https://sxthelement.com/products/2024-tacoma-bed-step-relocation-bracket

Solution for the step and recovery point combo

 

[TacoFreak]

Solution for the step and recovery point combo

Thanks! I thought I remembered something like that but I haven't tried to find where I saw it.

I do need a step and that bracket looks nice and secure.

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