Door Ding Guards

azcowboy

azcowboy

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In late December, I drove my just-detailed runner into work to show off to a buddy the quality of the detail job.

As we were walking out from the office that afternoon, I noticed what looked like dirt on the front passenger door.

turns out someone that had been parked nect to me had dinged my door! Not bad, just several small scratches. Easy repair.

I started thinking about getting some door ding guards (horizontal, magnetic attachment). I found a place online and ordered a pair ($39.95). I have since cancelled the order as the guy has yet to ship them! It's been well over a month.

Anyone have a good recommendation for ding guards? A place that you've purchased them from and the company actually shipped them to you?

Thanks.
 
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bigwebb83 said:
don't do it. just park away from people and don't park beside sh!tty cars
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I don't have the option for parking away from others. Parking is basically just enough for the folks that work in the building.

As for parking next to ****ty cars, because of the parking situation, I don't always have a choice.
 
I am always careful where I park. Some jack*** dinged my rear right door and dented it. It's off to the paintless dent removal shop now. It is very rude and annoying, but a fact of life.

I have never seen nice door guards for 4Runners.
 
azcowboy said:
Okay...what are "sliders" and where would I find them?
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Sliders are either welded or bolted on in place of the stock running boards, made of powder coated steel. They offer protection from obstacles, rocks, etc while out on the trails. They protect your lower panels from getting damaged as well as offer an additional point to jack up your truck (such as with a Hi-Lift).

However, an added benefit of them is that they stick out just slightly past the doors so if someone were to open their door next to you, they would ding their door on steel rather than damaging your paint. Mine have also saved me from massive damage in an on-road incident where the car next to me turned into my lane. My sliders took the hit and my truck didn't have a single scratch on it.

Here are a few pics... The sliders are in place of the stock running boards (granny steps):

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My vote is for no stick on mouldings.

I'd rather just be careful where I park and risk a ding or two than put stuff like that on my truck, those are fugly.
 
HB 4X4 said:
Sliders are either welded or bolted on in place of the stock running boards, made of powder coated steel. They offer protection from obstacles, rocks, etc while out on the trails. They protect your lower panels from getting damaged as well as offer an additional point to jack up your truck (such as with a Hi-Lift).

However, an added benefit of them is that they stick out just slightly past the doors so if someone were to open their door next to you, they would ding their door on steel rather than damaging your paint. Mine have also saved me from massive damage in an on-road incident where the car next to me turned into my lane. My sliders took the hit and my truck didn't have a single scratch on it.

Here are a few pics... The sliders are in place of the stock running boards (granny steps):

DSC00131.jpg~original


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20100528-edit2_DSC2623-1.jpg~original
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hey man that is one hell of a build you got going there. Would you mind possibly posting some sound clips from the magnaflow? Also what kind of mpg are you getting with those tires and lift?
 
HB 4X4 said:
Get some sliders. People will start to be very careful opening their doors near you. :D
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I thoroughly agree,having rock sliders that stick out discourages inconsiderate people from swinging their door open into yours.If they do,they'll be rewarded with a nice tube shaped dent in their door. :thumb3:
 
Thanks to all for the replies and the rock sliders suggestion.

One more question: do any of you have a recommedation as to a manufactuer? I guess I will want bolt on.

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azcowboy said:
Thanks to all for the replies and the rock sliders suggestion.

One more question: do any of you have a recommedation as to a manufactuer? I guess I will want bolt on.

:thumb3:
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HB has Demello sliders. They have a bolt on version.

Shrockworks also has bolt on sliders.
 
Since your purpose is for door ding protection, you'll want to look for sliders that stick out the farthest. Bolt-on will give you the option of going back. My sliders extend 1 inch past the plumb line of the body which is more than, say, the shrockworks 4th gen sliders, for instance, and it's still about 50/50 whether another door will contact the body of my truck depending on the other cars door shape, height, etc. Having a lift would increase the protection.

Realize, though, the farther they stick out, the harder they'll be to step over without touching a leg. If you're going to go to the trouble of getting some, you might want to make sure they function well as a step for accessing the roof etc. That's affected mostly by the combination of protrusion and angle.
 
Mark,
Very impressive rig. I am new to this forum, and close to purchase of 2014 4Runner Trail Premium for up in Pagosa Springs, Co. - couple of questions:
. What was your decision to relocate spare on rear of vehicle?
. How did you decide which front bumper to go with?
. What type of door guards/protectors do you have?
. Great headlamps - how stable is mechanical install for light vibration at night?

I am also a ham operator - N7IFR (and pilot)... using Kenwood TH D72 with APRS/GPS. How difficult were antenna installs?

Thanks in advance.
Tom
 
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