16-23 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab Predator Step Bars OEM Set of Left & Right

2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab Predator Step Bars OEM Set | McClain Auto Part

Product Overview

This is a genuine OEM Predator step bar set for the 2016 to 2023 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab, sold as a matched left and right pair. Predator step bars are Toyota’s factory-installed oval tube step solution for the third-generation Tacoma, combining an aggressive profile with a functional step surface that suits both daily driving and light off-road use.

Predator step bars differ from standard flat running boards in their oval tube construction and raised step pad placement. The oval tube profile provides a cleaner, more aggressive visual appearance than flat board alternatives while the raised step pad positions foot placement at an optimal height for cab entry. Toyota installs Predator step bars as factory equipment across multiple third-generation Tacoma trim levels, making them a recognizable part of the factory Tacoma appearance on this generation.

The Double Cab designation is a critical fitment specification on this listing. Double Cab and Access Cab Predator step bars carry different lengths and mounting bracket positions that are not interchangeable within the same generation. This set is confirmed for the Double Cab configuration. Installing a Double Cab step bar set on an Access Cab truck consequently produces visible length discrepancies and bracket misalignment. Confirm your Tacoma is a Double Cab before ordering.

The third-generation Tacoma launched for 2016 and ran through 2023 before the fourth-generation redesign launched for 2024. The third-generation Predator step bar mounting system does not interchange with the fourth-generation platform or with the prior second-generation design. This set is consequently specific to the 2016 to 2023 platform and requires generation confirmation before ordering.

This set was removed from a donor third-generation Tacoma Double Cab and our team inspected both step bars at our Cleveland, Ohio facility before listing. Condition is documented before shipping and additional photos are available on request before you commit to an order.

Key Features

Genuine OEM Toyota Tacoma Predator step bars
Matched left and right pair
Double Cab specific configuration
Fits 2016 to 2023 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab
Third-generation Tacoma platform
Oval tube Predator profile
Factory finish
Step pad surface inspected on both bars
Mounting bracket condition documented
Surface condition documented before shipping
Ships from Cleveland, Ohio
Most orders processed within 1 to 3 business days
6-month warranty included

Product Specifications

What Are Predator Step Bars

Predator step bars are Toyota’s factory oval tube step bar configuration for the third-generation Tacoma. They are distinct from standard flat running boards in both construction and appearance. The oval tube cross-section provides a slimmer, more aggressive profile than flat boards while the step pad placement positions the step surface at a practical height for cab entry on the third-generation Tacoma’s ride height.

Toyota installs Predator step bars as factory OEM equipment on specific third-generation Tacoma trim levels and option packages. As a result, they carry Toyota’s own engineering validation for fit, finish, and durability on this platform. Sourcing a genuine OEM Predator set from a verified donor truck consequently provides a factory-correct replacement without the fitment and finish variables that aftermarket oval tube step alternatives can introduce.

Double Cab Specific Fitment

The Double Cab designation on this listing is not interchangeable with the Access Cab configuration. Toyota produces distinct Predator step bar sets for the Double Cab and Access Cab third-generation Tacoma because these two cab styles carry different door arrangements, rocker panel lengths, and wheelbase dimensions. As a result, the Double Cab set is longer and carries bracket positions calibrated specifically to the Double Cab rocker panel geometry.

Installing this Double Cab set on an Access Cab truck produces visible length overhang and bracket position mismatch that cannot be resolved without sourcing the correct Access Cab specific set. Confirm your Tacoma is a Double Cab before ordering. Provide your VIN and we verify Double Cab configuration against the donor vehicle documentation before anything ships.

Third-Generation Tacoma Platform Context

The 2016 model year launched the third-generation Tacoma with a comprehensive exterior redesign that introduced new step mounting architecture and a new Predator step bar design across applicable trim levels. This generation ran through 2023 before the fourth-generation redesign launched for 2024.

The third-generation Predator step bar mounting system does not interchange with the prior second-generation 2005 to 2015 platform or with the current fourth-generation 2024 and newer platform. Buyers sourcing Predator step bars for a 2016 to 2023 Tacoma consequently need to confirm the correct generation before ordering.

Within the eight-year production window, minor trim and equipment variations can additionally affect step bar configuration in some model years. Providing your VIN before ordering is therefore the most reliable confirmation method for this application.

Matched Left and Right Pair

This listing covers a matched set of both the left side and right side Predator step bars from the same donor vehicle. Sourcing a matched pair from the same donor truck provides several practical advantages over mixing individual units from different sources.

Both bars carry matched wear characteristics and the same surface condition profile. Finish aging, step pad wear patterns, and tube surface condition are consequently consistent across both sides rather than showing the mismatched wear that commonly occurs when left and right units come from different donor vehicles. For buyers replacing both step bars simultaneously, a matched pair from the same donor is the most practical and visually consistent sourcing option.

Step Pad and Surface Condition

Predator step bar surfaces on third-generation Tacoma trucks from this model year range are between 2 and 9 years old at the time of this listing. Common surface conditions include step pad wear from regular foot traffic, minor scuffs on the tube face from road debris, and finish wear at mounting bracket contact points depending on the donor vehicle’s mileage and use profile.

We document surface condition on both the left and right step bars before listing and provide close-up photos on request before purchase. Contact us for detailed surface condition photos on both bars before ordering so you can evaluate condition against your expectations.

OEM Fitment Advantages

These OEM Predator step bars came off a third-generation Tacoma Double Cab built to the same factory specifications as yours. The mounting bracket positions, step bar length, step pad placement, and tube profile all reflect Toyota’s original engineering for the Double Cab Predator configuration on this generation. As a result, both bars install at the factory mounting locations without modification and align correctly with the Double Cab rocker panel and door sill geometry.

Aftermarket oval tube step bars for the third-generation Tacoma vary in tube diameter and wall thickness, step pad quality, mounting geometry accuracy, and finish treatment durability. A genuine OEM Predator set from a verified Double Cab donor consequently provides the most reliable factory-correct fit and finish available for this application.

We verify the donor vehicle cab style and model year against your VIN before this set ships. That step confirms Double Cab configuration, third-generation platform alignment, and component condition before anything leaves our warehouse.

Condition and Inspection Report

Our team inspected both Predator step bars at our Cleveland, Ohio facility before listing.

Tube Surface

Tube surface condition on both the left and right bars is documented before shipping. Contact us for close-up photos of the full tube surface on both sides before purchasing.

Step Pad

Both step pad surfaces were assessed for wear, cracking, and compression consistent with regular use. Step pad condition is documented and photos are available on request before ordering.

Mounting Brackets

Our team assessed mounting bracket condition and hardware status during inspection. Contact us to confirm which mounting brackets and hardware are included with this set before ordering.

Structural Integrity

Our team inspected both step bars for bends, cracks, deformation, and impact damage. No structural issues were identified on either bar.

Vehicle Compatibility

This Predator step bar set fits the following vehicles:

2016 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab
2017 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab
2018 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab
2019 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab
2020 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab
2021 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab
2022 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab
2023 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab

This set is specific to the third-generation Tacoma Double Cab for model years 2016 through 2023. It is not compatible with the Access Cab configuration of the same generation, with the fourth-generation 2024 and newer Tacoma, or with the prior second-generation 2005 to 2015 platform.

Always provide your VIN and confirm your Double Cab cab style when you contact us so we can verify third-generation platform alignment and Double Cab configuration before anything ships.

Shipping Information

This Predator step bar set ships nationwide from our Cleveland, Ohio warehouse via freight carrier. Step bar sets are packed carefully to protect the finish and mounting hardware during freight transit and consequently arrive in the same condition they left our facility.

Most orders are processed and ready to ship within 1 to 3 business days of purchase. You receive a tracking number as soon as the order ships. Local pickup is also available for buyers in the Cleveland area by prior arrangement.

Contact us at +1(216) 230-5433 or sales@mcclainautopart.com with any shipping questions before ordering.

About McClain Auto Part

James McClain founded McClain Auto Part in Cleveland, Ohio in 2009. For over fifteen years we have been sourcing, inspecting, and shipping OEM truck parts to mechanics, body shops, fleet managers, and truck owners across all 50 states. We carry a 4.9 out of 5 star rating on Google from over 800 verified reviews. Every part we list is physically in our Cleveland warehouse, already inspected, and ready to ship. When you call us you talk to someone who knows the Tacoma platform and can answer real questions about fitment, condition, and compatibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will This Fit My 2020 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab

Yes. This Predator step bar set fits the 2016 through 2023 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab third-generation platform. Minor model year variations can affect exact compatibility in some configurations. Provide your VIN and we confirm the correct fit for your specific truck before anything ships.

Is This a Genuine OEM Set

Yes. These are genuine OEM Toyota Predator step bars removed from a third-generation Tacoma Double Cab donor vehicle. They are not aftermarket reproductions. The factory tube profile, step pad design, and mounting geometry reflect Toyota’s original specifications for this configuration.

What Are Predator Step Bars

Predator step bars are Toyota’s factory oval tube step solution for the third-generation Tacoma. The oval tube cross-section provides a slimmer and more aggressive profile than flat running board alternatives while positioning the step surface at a practical height for cab entry. Toyota installs them as factory equipment on specific third-generation trim levels and option packages.

Will This Fit an Access Cab Tacoma

No. This set is specifically the Double Cab configuration. Access Cab Predator step bars carry a different length and bracket positions. Installing Double Cab step bars on an Access Cab truck produces visible length discrepancies and bracket misalignment.

Will This Fit the Fourth-Generation 2024-2026 Tacoma

No. The fourth-generation Tacoma launched for 2024 with a new step mounting architecture. This set is consequently not compatible with any Tacoma produced after the 2023 model year.

Will This Fit the Second-Generation 2005-2015 Tacoma

No. The third-generation Tacoma launched for 2016 with a new step mounting system. This set is consequently not compatible with any Tacoma produced before the 2016 model year.

What Is the Surface Condition on This Set

Tube surface and step pad condition on both bars is documented before shipping. Contact us for close-up photos of both the left and right bars before purchasing so you can evaluate condition against your expectations.

Are the Mounting Brackets Included

Mounting bracket status is confirmed during inspection. Contact us before ordering to confirm which mounting brackets and hardware are included with this specific set.

Can Fitment Be Verified Before Shipping

Yes. Provide your VIN and confirm your Double Cab cab style when you contact us. We cross-reference your Tacoma’s model year, cab style, and configuration against this set before anything ships.

Do You Ship Nationwide

Yes. We ship this step bar set to all 50 states from our Cleveland, Ohio warehouse via freight carrier. Most orders are processed within 1 to 3 business days and you receive a tracking number as soon as the order ships.

Before You Order

Confirm your model year falls within the 2016 to 2023 third-generation window and your Tacoma is a Double Cab before ordering. Provide your VIN and cab style when you contact us so we can verify Double Cab compatibility, third-generation platform alignment, and surface condition documentation before you commit to the purchase.

Call us at +1(216) 230-5433 or email sales@mcclainautopart.com.

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