Thread: d2 rock sliders

Originally Posted by Fast Freddie

I like the look of the APT stubby sliders.

APT Fabrication Custom Land Rover Parts & Accessories - APT Stubbie Rock Sliders | Discovery 2

I reckon that, if they don't stick out so far, they'll hook-up less and, if they are hitting less logs and rocks, they are sure to bend less and mess-up the sills less too.

If they do make contact, is seems to make sense that, if the contact point is closer to the car, there will be less leverage applied and therefore less potential damage to either the slider itself or the sill.

Has anyone got any experience with the stubby design or any further general comments about the APT fit & finish?

Same issues I mentioned previously and sometimes it's quite good to have emailed stick out more just ask my Defender ImageUploadedByTapatalk1426150267.325322.jpg

Saved me from panel damage here

Originally Posted by twr7cx

Please explain.

The sill on a D2 has a curve based on a 22mtr radius.

It means the sliders then follow the sill, not leaving a bloody awful gap up the front...

The difference is in the details....

Hi all just wondering if any one has had to use a Hi lift on their Sliders and if they have much movement. Just looking at making a couple of sets with a mate as we have some steel laying around. Just looking at something that can take a big hit and a fair weight. Thanks in advance

Originally Posted by Tombie

The sill on a D2 has a curve based on a 22mtr radius.

It means the sliders then follow the sill, not leaving a bloody awful gap up the front...

I wonder if some well calculated welds would be enough to bow the sliders up?

I mean if using RHS for the slider, run a weld across the RHS every 150mm or whatever works. The contracting of the weld as it cools will bow the RHS.

Once you work out what gives the correct bend, every 150mm, 100mm, 200mm or whatever, then do the whole length.

I'm going to make some after a recent dent to my door from laying over in mud.

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