A question on rocksliders

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Originally Posted by Muskie

hi Richard, i went with the Geniune Rock sliders from LR. cost me $775 new from the UK ( luckily i work for DHL !). i have a few dents on them from a couple of trips but they fair up ok, and they're airbag compatible!!:D

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Thanks for that, I wonder what the difference between them are.

Richard

In the original post I mentioned that the GOE sliders are shorter than say the ones Brad makes or at at least they appear to be in the pics I have seen.

Is there any advantage one way or the other.

Richard

The factory tubes (sliders) are cosmetic only. I have destroyed both sides. They actually damaged the sills due to their twisting when being destroyed. They are a waste of cash imho. I have a free wrecked set here for anyone who wants to collect them lol.

Goe sliders are the way to go.

Brett.....

I have Brad's sliders and am very happy with them.

Yes they are longer than the GOE ones and require more work around the front mudguard to fit, but they are a fair bit cheaper and VERY solid and well made.

That said, if I was setting up a vehicle from scratch, I'd serious consider the GOE sliders... being alloy they are quite a lot lighter, yet just as strong.

With all the extras on mine, the vehicle is getting pretty heavy, so my next build I would definitely think harder about weight of every item.

This may or may not be an issue in your case...;)

yes, my sliders are lighter, and a little shorter (which has some advantages regarding fitting mud flaps). However, their primary design characteristic is that you lose no clearance under the sills. Zero, nada, none.

Cheers,

Gordon

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Originally Posted by gghaggis

yes, my sliders are lighter, and a little shorter (which has some advantages regarding fitting mud flaps). However, their primary design characteristic is that you lose no clearance under the sills. Zero, nada, none.

Cheers,

Gordon

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Gordon,
Being a bit of a novice on this can I ask this dumb question,
After going to the trouble and expense of installing sliders are you not then leaving an area which is not covered by your sliders open for damage.

Richard

Richard, I'm sure Gordon will be along to give you a more detailed or accurate response, but basically it's only a very short distance directly behind the front wheel.

I would think it would be extremely hard, even if trying intentionally, to find a situation that you could cause damage to a sill so close to the wheel.

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Originally Posted by Bytemrk

Richard, I'm sure Gordon will be along to give you a more detailed or accurate response, but basically it's only a very short distance directly behind the front wheel.

I would think it would be extremely hard, even if trying intentionally, to find a situation that you could cause damage to a sill so close to the wheel.

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Mate if any one could damage their vehicle I could but take your point.
:D


Richard

Hi Guys

I had Ben at APT Fabrications install his rock sliders on my 2005 D3; neat job, great quality and looks good. See photo; non-slip tape was added after photo.

Hi guys

I fitted a pair of Terrafirma Sliders I picked up at the KR expo last year.
They look great and act as a side step for getting to the roof rack.
The sliders incorporate a tree protector or whatever you want to call it.
I fitted the supplied non skid tape which lasted 3 minutes as i removed it straight away, I like the idea if hanging onto my calf skin on my legs.
Regardless they are the best accessory yet fitted. They have truly saved my bacon many a time where sill damage was inevitable.
Aulro Lithgow weekend just recently, they were brilliant!
Whoever's you go with do it. I have also fitted all of Gordon's underbody protection and looking at the scrapes on them they two are a must if you want to hit the rough stuff with confidence.