Thread: D4 Rocksliders/steps

Easy once you know how

OK, since I don't know when I will be able to get around to doing the passenger side and taking the photos at that time, here are the instructions for fitting Brad's Rock Sliders.

I will update the post later with the photos once they've been taken. Meanwhile, refer to the photos earlier in this thread and particularly the link to the PDF I posted earlier.



Tools Required:

• 1x #2 Phillips head screwdriver - ideally with a right angle attachment
• 1x pliers
• 1x 5mm allen key

Optional: 1 trolley jack & piece of wood, or one helping hand


Total time: 30-45mins per side

Hint: You may find that leaving the car in a higher height (ie Normal of Off-Road) will make it easier to access. The trade off is that you then need to lift the bar higher and support it whilst mounting.)


1) Identify which side the slider is for
- the cutout goes towards the front of the vehicle

2) Remove factory plastic sill guard (5 mins)

1. Open both front and rear doors
2. Remove 2 screws in rear wheel arch area
3. Remove screw in front plastic sill guard, just under the wheel arch
4. Remove the 7 black trim clips from the underside of the sill (see close up) by prising out the top cap and centre spline, then pull directly down.
5. Starting at the rear, pull factory sill out, directly towards you popping it free of the holders, then towards the rear of the car. (Hint: It does not matter if you break the little plastic parts as they will be removed & discarded later on anyway).
6. Optional: Remove & keep front plastic sill guard (you may find it easier to do this by releasing the lower portion of the wheel arch) - You will need this piece later!.

3) Trim front plastic sill guard (5-10 mins)
(NOTE: This guide is for the full length sliders from Mefit Industries. Some other brands or variations may not need this step performed!)

1. Note: You may be able to do this trimming with the part in-situ (ie still on the car)
2. Mark the link that you will trim - just below the moulded crease
3. Hint: Remember you can always be conservative and cut less now, and more later if you need to
4. Cut away lower portion using a Dremel or score deeply with a utility knife
5. Clean edges with a knife, file, or sandpaper
6. Re-affix front plastic trim by clicking into place

4) Prepare for door sill for mounting (10-20mins)

1. Remove all the 9 yellow plastic clips that were used to hold the original sill in place. I have used pliers and given it a good twist and yank. (see close up)
2. Carefully remove the 5 black plastic circle stickers that cover the threaded holes, you may want to re-use these in the next step
3. Optional: you can stick these over the holes where the yellow plastic clips had been, but these may show if you do not keep them low enough

5) Mount the slider to the car (5-10 mins)

1. Lift the slider into place (a helper or trolley jack is useful), lining up the holes
2. Fix the side screws in first, using a washer, and do not fully tighten
3. Fix all the underside screws in using a washer, and fully tighten
4. Tighten all screws (underside and side)

6) Enjoy a beverage of your choice

7) Repeat Steps 1-6 for other side of vehicle

8) Congratulate yourself, take some photos, and post it to AULRO forum (otherwise it never happened).

Thanks eddomak for the blow by blow account
my sliders will arrive this friday and will be installing on saturday
i will try out your procedure LOL

Here are the illustrated instructions for fitting Brad's Rock Sliders.

Tools Required:

• 1x #2 Phillips head screwdriver - ideally with a right angle attachment
• 1x pliers
• 1x 5mm allen key

Optional: 1 trolley jack & piece of wood, or one helping hand


Total time: 30-45mins per side

Hint: You may find that leaving the car in a higher height (ie Normal of Off-Road) will make it easier to access. The trade off is that you then need to lift the bar higher and support it whilst mounting.)


1) Identify which side the slider is for
- the cutout goes towards the front of the vehicle

2) Remove factory plastic sill guard (5 mins)

1. Open both front and rear doors
2. Remove 2 screws in rear wheel arch area
3. 
4. Remove the 7 black trim clips from the underside of the sill (see close up) by prising out the top cap and centre spline, then pull directly down. Remove trim clip entirely.
5. 
6. Close up of the trim clip, fully removed...
7. 
8. Ensure the factory sill underside is fully free of the body by pulling it down towards the ground.
9. Starting at the rear, pull factory sill out, directly towards you popping it free of the holders, then towards the rear of the car. (Hint: It does not matter if you break the little plastic parts as they will be removed & discarded later on anyway).

3) Trim front plastic sill guard (5-10 mins)
(NOTE: This guide is for the full length sliders from Mefit Industries. Some other brands or variations may not need this step performed!)

1. Note: You may be able to do this trimming with the part in-situ (ie still on the car, but the instructions below assume you remove it
2. Remove & keep front plastic sill guard by removing screw at the side, and pulling directly towards you. There are trim clips at the top of the piece you need to "pop" (you may find it easier to do this by releasing the lower portion of the wheel arch as illustrated in the next picture) - You will need this piece later!.
3. 
4. Mark the link that you will trim - just below the moulded crease and in a direct line with the rest of the lower door trim
5. Hint: Remember you can always be conservative and cut less now, and more later if you need to
6. 
   
7. Cut away lower portion using a Dremel or score deeply with a utility knife
8. Clean edges with a knife, file, or sandpaper

4) Prepare for door sill for mounting (10-20mins)

1. Remove all the 9 yellow plastic clips that were used to hold the original sill in place. I have used pliers and given it a good twist and yank. (see close up). (Hint: You may find it easier to drill out the core then remove anything that remains)
2. The enemy!
3. Carefully remove the 5 black plastic circle stickers that cover the threaded holes, you may want to re-use these in the next step
4. 
5. Optional: you can stick these over the holes where the yellow plastic clips had been, but these may show if you do not keep them low enough

5) Mount the slider to the car (5-10 mins)

1. Lift the slider into place (a helper or trolley jack is useful), lining up the holes
2. Fix the side screws in first, using a washer, and do not fully tighten
3. Fix all the underside screws in using a washer, and fully tighten
4. Tighten all screws (underside and side)
5. 
6. Re-affix front plastic trim by clicking into place
7. 
8. 

6) Enjoy a beverage of your choice

7) Repeat Steps 1-6 for other side of vehicle

8) Congratulate yourself, take some photos, and post it to AULRO forum (otherwise it never happened).


(Sorry, couldn't edit the previous post for some reason. Moderators - please feel free to delete earlier non-illustrated version.)

Fantastic post Edd, great instructions and pics, very easy to follow, thank you.

Just printed your instructions Edd, will let you know how great they are tomorrow with an updated time taken

Thanks for that.
Dont they look great!!!!!
I enjoyed making a set for the D2.
Andrew

Sliders on a D4 look fantastic.