Westin® - 5" R5™ Series Nerf Step Bars

I have a 2022 4Runner TRD Sport. This new-to-the-4Runner-series is equipped with the Limited's lower trim. I originally put on the Toyota factory running boards but found that they only provided about 2 1/2" of step space to step on... just not enough! These running boards do the trick, giving me sufficient room for my foot, and are actually useful. I'd prefer angled front and ends to give it a more refined look, but they do the trick and look pretty good. If you are in the same situation, they are a good option.

All the bolts (three sizes), washers (three sizes / two types) and nuts come in a single bag. There's no way to tell them apart from reading the instructions. There are no images or sizes to show you which bolt the instructions refer to in a specific step. The drawings and photos are also horrible. They're not clear and have very poor resolution, so it's almost impossible to figure out which bolts and washers go together. You have to fumble around and figure it out thru trial and error. You also have to read very closely to figure out which bolts go with what part. There are four brackets total. They come in plastic bags...two in clear plastic...and two in green plastic. However, the instructions don't tell clearly tell you the difference between them or where they attach. I had to get underneath my vehicle and fiddle around to match up the brackets with the existing bolt holes before I could figure out where each one goes. Hint: there are two brackets that attach under the front doors and two (differently shaped) brackets that fit under the rear doors. Other than the instructions, installation appears to be pretty easy. I say "appears" because I expected to put both step bars on in about 90 minutes. However, it took me an hour just to get things organized and to figure out which pieces of hardware fit together, and where each bracket attaches. By the time I was ready to really get started I was out of light and will have to finish on another day. Except for the instructions, the step bars, brackets and hardware seem to be good quality. They're all well-built and seem pretty sturdy. The only other complaint I have is that the "free" LED End Cap Kit that was supposed to come with my order wasn't included in the box and never arrived separately. All in all, while the actual product quality seems good I would probably think twice about about ordering again from Westin or CARiD.

Product looks great & appears to be of very high quality. In the first couple of weeks on the car, they have been exposed to salt & snow and a couple of washes. No issues yet.