New deluxe GOE sliders

**l00kin4** · 5th November 2016, 09:59 PM

Posted a couple of pics in another thread but thought I'd fire up a new one for these as they are a new product from Gordon.

Today fitted my new GOE deluxe sliders - they have checkerplate infill panels.

Not much I can add to the installation process that hasn't been covered previously but very happy with the workmanship and the fit and finish.

I may consider adding some drainage holes later....

A few photos below plus a few observations from Tombie comparing with the APT sliders.

David

QUOTE=Tombie;2605721]For data purposes:

GOE 2 @ 9.0 - 18kg
APT 2 @ 17.0 - 34kg

Observations:

GOE Slider has a 48% weight saving over APT
GOE slider should have the "end cap" to allow the rear wheel arch liner to be screwed securely.
GOE slider appears that water/mud will pool on the top plate ** happy to be corrected **

APT slider doesn't require modification to front edge of guard
APT has smooth underplate which assists sliding without hooking on outriggers.
APT drains easily - even with step plates as they are perforated.

Both are excellent AUSSIE MADE products. Anyone looking to purchase would do well with either.[/QUOTE]

**LandyAndy** · 5th November 2016, 10:00 PM

I seen it but I don't believe it

Andrew

**LRDisco_Fever** · 7th November 2016, 02:21 PM

They look pretty neat.

**gghaggis** · 7th November 2016, 02:25 PM

One additional point - the GOE sliders don't subtract from the ground clearance in any way. I don't have any experience yet with the APT sliders, but on the last GOE training day we had 3 cars with GOE sliders and one with the UK offering. The difference in ground clearance was apparent on a few tight, rutted corners.

Cheers,

Gordon

**Lukeis** · 7th November 2016, 04:30 PM

Curious to know why the GOE sliders start a foot back from the front wheel arch, this seems like it leaves the car unnecessarily vulnerable?

I realise that having them go any further forward involves a cutting the plastic sill but this isn't difficult and if your going to the trouble to fitting sliders I would assume you want full protection.. maybe there is some logic im unaware of?

I have the APT sliders and they don't affect the ground clearance in the slightest

**sctsprin** · 7th November 2016, 04:59 PM

This is my solution, checker plate riveted on top of GOE sliders, i've now painted the rivets black

**l00kin4** · 7th November 2016, 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by Lukeis

Curious to know why the GOE sliders start a foot back from the front wheel arch, this seems like it leaves the car unnecessarily vulnerable?

I realise that having them go any further forward involves a cutting the plastic sill but this isn't difficult and if your going to the trouble to fitting sliders I would assume you want full protection.. maybe there is some logic im unaware of?

It is a question that has been raised before (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/l319-disco...sliders-3.html)

Originally Posted by wbowner

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

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.

There is a little extra vulnerability there but perhaps not as much as it first seems as even though the plastic cover is still there, the front end of the slider does actually slip forward into the gap between the sill and the plastic cover. So I guess if I was to drop that section on a rock the plastic might be sacrificed but the sill underneath would still be protected by the slider.
I'm reasonably comfortable with that.
David

**l00kin4** · 7th November 2016, 05:39 PM

Originally Posted by sctsprin

This is my solution, checker plate riveted on top of GOE sliders, i've now painted the rivets black

Thanks James, your setup and Richard's with the infill steps were the inspiration for my request to add the infills!
David

**LRD414** · 7th November 2016, 06:33 PM

Originally Posted by l00kin4

.... even though the plastic cover is still there, the front end of the slider does actually slip forward into the gap between the sill and the plastic cover. So I guess if I was to drop that section on a rock the plastic might be sacrificed but the sill underneath would still be protected by the slider.

David, the APT product is virtually identical to what you've described and I agree with your assessment.

Cheers,
Scott

**LandyAndy** · 7th November 2016, 08:39 PM

Although Gordons deluxe sliders will collect mud on top I think that plate fully welded where it is adds more strength compared to tack welded or riveted over the top.
I would want mine like Davids.They also would give a good toe hold whilst standing on them to get gear on/off a roof-rack.I don't think I would add drainage holes until the filling of mud proved to be a problem.
As I mentioned to Gordon when I saw them,he could probably drop one stringer and loose no strength.
Andrew

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