Thread: Rock Sliders for 2009 Defender?

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Thanks for the link mate.

Originally Posted by dcale

Hi Guys, I am looking for some advice on strong rock sliders - any recommendations? I want one that I can safely drop the side onto a rock with out it bending or shifting.
Thanks in advance
Darren.

It all depends on how hard you "drop the side onto a rock", how much side clearance you want and if you want them to be a step. I have a custom set of Mulgo that I like, but I give them a hard time as isuzutoo-eh mentioned.

• If you rub up against rocks and walls like I do, then get rock and tree sliders, not just rock sliders. The side clearance from the tree sliders has saved my bacon quite a few times. This is the customisation that I got from Mulgo - slightly wider sliders.
  
• If you will come down heavily on rocks then consider ensuring that your sliders have a bit of flex room before they touch a panel. Especially on their front and rear ends.

Here's the various sliders that I've had...

Terrafirma rock & tree sliders. Strong and have (a bit of) side clearance. Not very good as a step as they have no tread:


My current custom Mulgo sliders that have been on my last 2 defenders. Strong and plenty of side clearance which also allows a nice, broad tread plate. I've just had them lowered to give about 5mm extra clearance between the panels.

Scratch that. Dumb question.