If you can order a set that come straight out from the frame mount as opposed to angling up, would you still have to remove or modify the SR5/LMTD rocker panel covers?

I installed the Shrockworks Rock Rails on my limited and ran into a few issues. I had to bend out the hard lines in the front and create a bracket out of a bolt, 2 nylon spacers and a hose-guide with rubber padding.

I also spent 2 weekends cutting the factory rocker panels and used the trimmings to clean up the rockers so it would have a more factory look when reinstalled.

The end result was that there was too much material (especially at the front wheel well) hanging to low and as a result when the truck moves, you would hear the plastic moving. I am now shopping around for the Trail Edition plastic (rockers, fender over molding and mud guard) and my dealer is painting it to match the factory black of my truck.

Okki
(I have more pics of the process, but since I think the experiment failed, I didn't include them here but can make them available on request.)

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I would be interested in knowing if it is possible to make sliders that do not require the removal of that trim pannel or if a rocker trim could be included in a package with sliders, these guys work in metal, maybe someone does fiber glass, black in color would be fine for the limited or sr5 Any Ideas?

I commend your bravery. It looks painful from just the two pics you have posted.

Been there done that... My 2002 CRV had a custom made vented carbon fiber hood..S2000 start button and RSX Type S Recaro seats. So this one has been easy so far Harper7 is my role model with this vehicle.. I just found out about his new skid plates.... I'm jealous

I was fully aware and okay with the fact that I might destroy the rockers, but since Harper7 had already told me that I could go the route of TE fender over-molding and rockers, it was an educate gamble. Hoping to find out all the part numbers for the TE plastic tomorrow and start shopping for those. sucks in that it will be another $600 but I guess that's the price for keeping that "stock" look. I'll post the part numbers when I have them all.

I posted a couple more pics here:
Shrockworks Sliders on Limited

Okki

On a Limited or SR5 you would lose so much ground clearance, it would not make sense to make sliders that would fit below the stock rocker panels. If a custom shop would have to engineer and produce the plastic pieces you would likely end up paying more that simply buyig the Trail Edition rocker panels, front fender over-molding and mudguard and having those painted in your truck's body color. That's the route I'm going now.

Okki

Okki , I did a write-up with part numbers on it here. http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-ge...tml#post603760

I'm not sure how it's going to work out just replacing just part of it on the sides.

The back may be a problem as the flare over the rear wheel well for the TE is thicker near the back where it ties into the rear bumper flare. Also,the rear bumper flare on the TE is a separate part and has the top part of the mudflap molded in. Where it is molded into the bumper cover on the SR5/Limited and not separate.

On the front wheel flares and mudflap,it looks like it will tie into the front bumper cover except the fact the TE's are sort of a pebbeled texture and not smooth like the SR5/Limited. A good body man should be able to fill smooth and paint that to match but he'll charge extra.

The best thing to do is find a TE in your area and park next to it and see the differences.That is what gave me my mental blueprint!

Anyone try the weld on sliders yet? For some reason they are less expensive ($400 installed at a local shop).

Maybe the bolt-ons ordered online are better material, but I've heard nothing but good reviews from Tacoma drivers with weld-on sliders from this shop.

Just not sure if it's worth $580 after shipping for the Shrockworks compared to the $400 weld-ons, unless it voids warranty's or has any other potential issues.

Ordered my Shockworks last week. ETA of November 15th for delivery.
Hopefully they arrive sooner than later!

Okki,

Have you tried doing the TE trim runners above the sliders yet? Does it fit against the LE front and rear trim?

Thanks.

@BrianLSU

The rear is fine, but on the front you need to also replace the fender over-molding and the mud guards. I got mine back from paint (I would NOT try this at home.. it cost me $40 more to fix my created mess before they could properly paint the parts - $390 total paint bill) early this week and they are going on this weekend. I'll post pics of the process afterwards.

The plan is to wash and wax the truck saturday and than install the parts (can't was the painted pieces for 30 days).

Okki

Ok, so the rear doesn't require a swap.

Now, the fender over-molding, do you mean the actual exterior fender flares? I suspect so since you needed to get them painted, I guess to match the painted rear.

What was the total cost, materials and paint?

Thanks.

Hi Brian,

Search for posts by me, I have a lengthier write up on the whole process that includes part numbers and prices, but the short answer:

Rock Rails $640
Replacement TE parts $680
Professional paint job $350

It's a pricey project

Or just have some sliders built that fit your SR5 or Limited!!!!

Any shop can build these sliders in your area. I built mine, and hundreds of people used to build these themselves before they were bolt on accessories.

My advice is take some pictures of what you want down to your local 4X4 or fabrication shop. It will take them a couple days and cost you the same or less as Shockworks!!!

This! Jason Demello made my sliders. I kept my LE rocker panels and he trimmed them down to about 1.5" - 2" total height. I keep the finished look and didn't need to buy extra parts, the only thing I did was black the chrome accents on the panels. I didn't even install them myself and the total cost was less than the price for the SW sliders.