Installing SSO rock sliders

daesonn

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I was out trying to install my newly painted sliders this morning and it looks like the plastic trim piece that runs along the bottom of the side of the vehicle is in the way... Even if I remove it I'm not sure there's going to be enough clearance...I thought these things were plug and play??

Is it just an "un-said" thing that you must remove that plastic trim or is it possible these sliders that I've now painted do not fit 2017 models??

:hurt:
 
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I was out trying to install my newly painted sliders this morning and it looks like the plastic trim piece that runs along the bottom of the side of the vehicle is in the way... Even if I remove it I'm not sure there's going to be enough clearance...I thought these things were plug and play??

Is it just an "un-said" thing that you must remove that plastic trim or is it possible these sliders that I've now painted do not fit 2017 models??

:hurt:
Do you have a limited? SR5 and Trail and TRD do not have the plastic side cladding the limited does.
 
As you can see there are plastic pieces inserted keeping the sliders from laying flush against the metal. I understand these can most likely be popped out if place, but it looks like that hose mount is also using one of the holes I would need to mount the slider. Not to mention it looks like the plastic trim under the door is being bent as I get within an inch or so of being flush..
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This. Pop those out and the sliders will sit flush. Did the sliders come with directions at all?

Nope.

I'll give that a shot but like i said I think it still runs into the plastic trim piece. I'll give it another whirl and let you know in a few mins
 
Nope.

I'll give that a shot but like i said I think it still runs into the plastic trim piece. I'll give it another whirl and let you know in a few mins

Please take a picture showing what plastic it's running into other than the plugs you took pictures of.
 
As you can see there are plastic pieces inserted keeping the sliders from laying flush against the metal. I understand these can most likely be popped out if place, but it looks like that hose mount is also using one of the holes I would need to mount the slider. Not to mention it looks like the plastic trim under the door is being bent as I get within an inch or so of being flush..
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It wont hurt to remove them and just place your hose on top of the slider bracket.

If you have to pop them out to mount your sliders, I will take them off your hands and pay the shipping. PM me if interested please!
 
Hey guys here's a quick update. I considered deleting this thread because things are really pretty simple but wanted to leave it for reference just in case. Anyone with a brand new $40k vehicle might be hesitant to start breaking plastic plugs trying to remove them and unscrewing hose mounts and the sort, but things are real easy.

For easy and quick installation:

You will need a socket wrench, 10 and 12mm attachments,

A jack, with a wooden block or a soft folded towel or something to balance the slider on (optional if you're a beast and like to make things difficult)

See which plastic plug inserts need to be removed by lining up the sliders with factory screw holes, pop them out with flathead or prying tool

There's a small 90 angle piece of plastic mounted just north of the rear wheels which needs to be removed with the 10mm, this is what I was bumping into making the install difficult initially. Once these are removed things go very smoothly. You can see these and the plastic plugs in the bag in the attached pic.

Tips:

Obviously the 12mm is required to tighten the bolts provided by SSO. Always tighten one bolt lightly, then move to the diagnal bolt, and repeat the others, then. Tighten solidly in the same fashion

Also, use the provided hardware bag to package the plastic plugs and pieces you had to remove

Complete!
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Hey guys here's a quick update. I considered deleting this thread because things are really pretty simple but wanted to leave it for reference just in case. Anyone with a brand new $40k vehicle might be hesitant to start breaking plastic plugs trying to remove them and unscrewing hose mounts and the sort, but things are real easy.

For easy and quick installation:

You will need a socket wrench, 10 and 12mm attachments,

A jack, with a wooden block or a soft folded towel or something to balance the slider on (optional if you're a beast and like to make things difficult)

See which plastic plug inserts need to be removed by lining up the sliders with factory screw holes, pop them out with flathead or prying tool

There's a small 90 angle piece of plastic mounted just north of the rear wheels which needs to be removed with the 10mm, this is what I was bumping into making the install difficult initially. Once these are removed things go very smoothly. You can see these and the plastic plugs in the bag in the attached pic.

Tips:

Obviously the 12mm is required to tighten the bolts provided by SSO. Always tighten one bolt lightly, then move to the diagnal bolt, and repeat the others, then. Tighten solidly in the same fashion

Also, use the provided hardware bag to package the plastic plugs and pieces you had to remove

Complete!
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Excellent write up for others benefit.

I still want those plugs! :D
 
[MENTION=151355]daesonn[/MENTION],

Are there any part #'s on the plugs?
If so, can you post them for me?
Are they all 4's and 1's?

The dealership seem not to be able to come up with them.... :wow:
 
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Sorry to revive an old thread, but can anyone with KDSS help me out with the driver side install? I tried to quickly install these before hitting up the trail and realized “quickly” wasn’t going to happen after taking off the skids. Passenger side looks straightforward. On the driver side, the KDSS lines look like they interfere with the spacer that SSO provides (as shown). How did you guys go about installing that spacer?

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