s4play

iTrader: (2)

Where do you guys buy this stuff?

My wife could use a step to get into and out of the car sometimes and I like how it cosmetically looks eye pleasing.

Do you guys buy this from the dealer or on Ebay?

Any difference in quality and fit/finish?


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rick

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there are nerf bars on ebay for $175. they look pretty good in terms of fitment.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/06-20...#ht_4475wt_942

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Stain...ht_5492wt_1165

salimshah

The only after market company, I personally can vouch for chrome quality (and product build) is Jaos. You have to choose carefully as some of the stuff can hurt your eyes.

Although price is not a guide for quality, but good product can not be cheap.

Salim

s4play

iTrader: (2)

I agree you have to pay for quality so I wanted to see how many of you just went with OEM from Lexus? Is the quality that much better?

ycl1688

This is something not critical to engine or electronic components, will go with after market though. The quality seems to be good for after market stuff.

salimshah

When we are talking about add on, I can hardly think of anything OEM. The dealer installed options are typically non-Lexus ... like chrome wheels, gold plated signs etc. With time they tarnish. For bars and steps etc, the fitment and weld quality is very important.

Example are two Jaos things I have, a skid plate and bull bars. Not a single spot of rust and the chrome is as good as day one (9 yrs ago). The hardware is as tight as I installed them.

Choose carefully.

Salim
disclaimer: I am a happy customer and Jaos has given me no incentives to speak highly of their product.

s4play

iTrader: (2)

^ok man, you convinced me!

After 9 years and no rush that is impressive - so where can I buy Jaos product?



rick

salimshah

This is what I found for Joas through google.

http://www.jaosusa.com/

dont know if they have any thing for your vehicle

The point I am trying to make is, invest in good stuff.

Salim