walshie 2,804 Posted June 27, 2023 Report Share Posted June 27, 2023 After a bit of not-very enthusiastic off-roading last week, I managed to do this to the side step on my truck. Toyota UK couldn't be bothered to answer my email about a replacement and a quick drive to my nearest Toyota dealer wasn't much help. One guy told me this wasn't the standard side step on a Hilux (even though it's on every one I've seen). Another told me it must have been a special order from the factory, or it was an aftermarket one - until I told them I bought the truck new from them. Pages of parts diagrams yielded nothing but they persevered and phoned me today with a price for a new one. Approx figures - Step £600, brackets £260, end caps £50, rubber step pads £50, fitting £120 all plus VAT!! A grand for a tube of obviously not very strong steel. A grand! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hambone 948 Posted June 27, 2023 Report Share Posted June 27, 2023 2 minutes ago, walshie said: After a bit of not-very enthusiastic off-roading last week, I managed to do this to the side step on my truck. Toyota UK couldn't be bothered to answer my email about a replacement and a quick drive to my nearest Toyota dealer wasn't much help. One guy told me this wasn't the standard side step on a Hilux (even though it's on every one I've seen). Another told me it must have been a special order from the factory, or it was an aftermarket one - until I told them I bought the truck new from them. Pages of parts diagrams yielded nothing but they persevered and phoned me today with a price for a new one. Approx figures - Step £600, brackets £260, end caps £50, rubber step pads £50, fitting £120 all plus VAT!! A grand for a tube of obviously not very strong steel. A grand! Leave it as is orTec screw a bit of galv on top or just suck it up if the looks are that important. Ive just spent £6500+ on two much smaller bits on a dogs leg! Price of things gone mad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foxdropper 17,092 Posted June 27, 2023 Report Share Posted June 27, 2023 Use one of the mobile crash repair lads mate .That will pullout no probs .Gear they use today won’t even crack the coating either . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
walshie 2,804 Posted June 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2023 6 minutes ago, foxdropper said: Use one of the mobile crash repair lads mate .That will pullout no probs .Gear they use today won’t even crack the coating either . It's proper f****d. Bent all the brackets holding it and it's about 1/2" in front of the rear tyre. Still at least it protected the sills and doors. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hambone 948 Posted June 27, 2023 Report Share Posted June 27, 2023 1 minute ago, walshie said: It's proper f****d. Bent all the brackets holding it and it's about 1/2" in front of the rear tyre. Still at least it protect the sills and doors. Is it too new to phone around scrap yards (or online) you might get lucky Quote Link to post Share on other sites
walshie 2,804 Posted June 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2023 1 minute ago, hambone said: Is it too new to phone around scrap yards (or online) you might get lucky No. It's not too new. I just didn't think it would be that much. I'll have a phone around tomorrow. The ones I have seen second hand so far have been either rusty or damaged. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foxdropper 17,092 Posted June 27, 2023 Report Share Posted June 27, 2023 If you’ve nothing to lose mate .Stick a long screw through it at the worst point and pull it out .Then take it off and straighten brackets .If all fails get a roll of gaffer tape in grey . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fox dog 182 Posted July 1, 2023 Report Share Posted July 1, 2023 On 27/06/2023 at 20:27, walshie said: After a bit of not-very enthusiastic off-roading last week, I managed to do this to the side step on my truck. Toyota UK couldn't be bothered to answer my email about a replacement and a quick drive to my nearest Toyota dealer wasn't much help. One guy told me this wasn't the standard side step on a Hilux (even though it's on every one I've seen). Another told me it must have been a special order from the factory, or it was an aftermarket one - until I told them I bought the truck new from them. Pages of parts diagrams yielded nothing but they persevered and phoned me today with a price for a new one. Approx figures - Step £600, brackets £260, end caps £50, rubber step pads £50, fitting £120 all plus VAT!! A grand for a tube of obviously not very strong steel. A grand! There's a place in Dublin Ireland has them I think might be worth a shot I could find the ad let me know 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fox dog 182 Posted July 2, 2023 Report Share Posted July 2, 2023 12 hours ago, Fox dog said: There's a place in Dublin Ireland has them I think might be worth a shot I could find the ad let me know www.ns4x4.ie 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Borr 4,502 Posted July 2, 2023 Report Share Posted July 2, 2023 Fleebay, lots of car bits and breaking... EGR SIDE BARS WITH STEP - RUNNING BOARDS - PAIR FOR DCAB TOYOTA HILUX MK8 2016+ WWW.EBAY.CO.UK Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for EGR... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLATTOP 3,667 Posted September 2, 2023 Report Share Posted September 2, 2023 These might be worth a ring I have used them for bits for my Land Cruiser I’m sure they could work out a lot cheaper than the main dealers. Side Step Bars (Stainless Steel) 100mm Oval Bars for TOYOTA HILUX 2.4L Diesel - Pickup - 4/2016 to present WWW.MILNEROFFROAD.COM Toyota Hilux 2016 On Double Cab 4inch (100mm) Oval Stainless Steel Side BarsFeatures1 . Manufactured from high quality stainless steel2. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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