Aftermarket running boards.. Trumgeta 5" vs Rough Country HD2

[Eesh29]

After Market running boards.. Trying to decide between

Trumgeta 5"

www.trumgeta.com/products/5-running-boards-for-2024-2025-toyota-tacoma-double-cab?variant=45535016419558

Rough Country HD2

www.roughcountry.com/product/tacoma-cab-length-hd2-steps-srb202485

Does anyone have any experience with either of these?

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[Clovisb31]

I have the "Trump-getta" running boards. They look great. I replaced the lousy OE Toyota step bars with them. The OE step bars had the steps in the wrong position for me to get in/out of my Taco and the Trumgetta's are perfect. They look like the OE boards from the Gen 3 taco's too. I did consider the Rough Country ones also but I think they cost more and I didn't care for the step pads and end cap design.

 

[bc510]

I have the rough country’s. They do what they are supposed to do. Install was easy pretty self explanatory with the factory holes already there. I’ve had them for about a year and they are holding up just fine. Picture below

 

[ridetime]

I also have the RC's. Don't love the oval holes on the Chinese ones. If your on the fence support the American company is my suggestion. Plus they look better.

 

[Richardb106]

Had the trumgetta ones. They served well as a step until I upgraded to c4 rock sliders. No experience with the RC ones. The thing I likes most about em was they didn't hang down too far taking away from the ground clearance

 

[Tacoma John]

I know I’m late to the party but others might be looking at these threads. I have the Trumgetta steps and they seem to be holding up fine. I’m not fan with how the plastic cover is attached to the steel step. It would be nice without the plastic covers and just done the traction differently. They are tucked up and don’t reduce ground clearance.
I would recommend buying a A-pillar handle off Amazon to help you swing in if you’re using the running board to step into the truck. I’m not sure why Toyota didn’t put one on the driver’s side…. Do better, Toyota! They think you’re just going to grab the steering wheel? I can imagine screwing up the steering wheel adjustment lock afterr getting in a couple thousand times.

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