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Old 07-16-2019, 05:12 PM #16
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I'd suggest you put the bolts back into the holes and tighten them up when you pull off the steps. Otherwise you will likely get gunk up in the empty bolt holes while on the trail and it will make the reinstall afterward a lot more difficult.
Yep. This is how I’d handle it. And you won’t lose the bolts this way. I’ve had mine off a few times. Easy job with a socket set and 30 minutes (max).
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Super simple to remove and replace.

Those predators hang super low. I’d buy the Nfabs or sliders with steps. I’ve never caught my nfabs and I’ve been in some stuff.


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Took the steps off, literally took 15 mins tops.

Is it just me or does it feel taller without the steps? :o
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Took the steps off, literally took 15 mins tops.

Is it just me or does it feel taller without the steps? :o
oh yeah it does. I've had my sliders off twice to repaint them, and it always looks so good when they're off. Enough to procrastinate reinstalling them
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Temporarily remove Predator steps
Looks way better. I’d really look at the Nfabs if you want steps but don’t want sliders. I’m sure you could sell the predators for a good price and put that towards a different purchase.

The Nfabs will look even better without the extra side skirts I have on mine.

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Has anyone ever thought to reinforce the Predator steps so they’d serve as capable sliders? I wouldn’t mind a step getting banged up, but if the body of these could be strengthened to act as a slider, that might be worth doing.
Any thoughts on that? My wife and youngest son like the steps, so something like that might be a win-win.
I’d like to hear what folks have to say…
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Has anyone ever thought to reinforce the Predator steps so they’d serve as capable sliders? I wouldn’t mind a step getting banged up, but if the body of these could be strengthened to act as a slider, that might be worth doing.
Any thoughts on that? My wife and youngest son like the steps, so something like that might be a win-win.
I’d like to hear what folks have to say…
Not really possible. The material they are made of, the location they are mounted, etc don't make sense for this.

You need a dedicated steel rock slider that bolts directly to the frame. There are plenty out there that also have a platform and look like running boards.

These ones come to mind:
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I have the RSG angled sliders with top plate and my wife and 5 year old have no huge problems. With the 2.5" lift, the angled do sit up pretty high, so non angled would certainly be easier
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Has anyone ever thought to reinforce the Predator steps so they’d serve as capable sliders? I wouldn’t mind a step getting banged up, but if the body of these could be strengthened to act as a slider, that might be worth doing.
Any thoughts on that? My wife and youngest son like the steps, so something like that might be a win-win.
I’d like to hear what folks have to say…
They're thin aluminum so they won't hold up to anything. As mentioned they are mounted to the body, not the frame like real sliders.
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So I had a chance a couple weeks ago to prove you all right! First major off-roading and I cracked the front driver step, and tore the rear passenger one off in spectacular fashion. My photos don’t seem to want to post, but it was fun, until the wife saw…

So my concern with sliders, which may be my next step, is the possibility of the damaging the frame where they’re bolted on. Anyone seen this happen.
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So I had a chance a couple weeks ago to prove you all right! First major off-roading and I cracked the front driver step, and tore the rear passenger one off in spectacular fashion. My photos don’t seem to want to post, but it was fun, until the wife saw…

So my concern with sliders, which may be my next step, is the possibility of the damaging the frame where they’re bolted on. Anyone seen this happen.
sliders have many more mounting holes than side steps and bolt to the frame. a slider should be able to hold the weight of the vehicle on it if you high centre. I'm sure you will find someone who has broken one somehow but your chances of doing this are very low
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