Opinions - GreenLane Offroad Sliders/Aluminum Armor

[rageandlove]

Looking at their website, they sell models for non-KDSS, KDSS, and X-REAS. Perhaps someone sold you one of the other two models?

Contact them on their website - they are super responsive.

sorry i wasn't clear rocker trim has been removed no problem, i will trim or purchase others, the issues is the x-reas seems to have a bunch of components. I was hoping for a guide

 

[Flatline16]

So who wants to get a group buy going? I can make a separate thread to get free shipping plus the exchange rate is pretty decent right now. All we need is 5 buyers. ill be no 1.

 

[CharlesNellis]

I'm in Minnesota too and I have ordered and about to install some powder coated steel shrokworks sliders. May have joined the GB but I already have these.. darn. I guess if they start rusting I'll hit them with por15 till they are completely covered in the stuff lol.

 

[sfall]

I have the sliders and skid plate. I chose them because corrosion is an issue in my area and wanted something light weight. The sliders sit very close to the rocker, so not much help as a side step for my 5' wife. She's still getting used to using the handle on the pillar. The lighter weight made everything to install, I think they look nice, and the craftsmanship is good.

I got a pair of gently used greenlane slides but am having issues mounting them. Did you have any issues?

 

[sfall]

Looking at their website, they sell models for non-KDSS, KDSS, and X-REAS. Perhaps someone sold you one of the other two models?

Contact them on their website - they are super responsive.

I sent in info twice and haven't heard back..

 

[Weston4Runner]

So who wants to get a group buy going? I can make a separate thread to get free shipping plus the exchange rate is pretty decent right now. All we need is 5 buyers. ill be no 1.

Is this group buy still a thing? I live in Minneapolis and want the sliders and skid plate from Greenlane.

 

[Weston4Runner]

I have the sliders and skid plate. I chose them because corrosion is an issue in my area and wanted something light weight. The sliders sit very close to the rocker, so not much help as a side step for my 5' wife. She's still getting used to using the handle on the pillar. The lighter weight made everything to install, I think they look nice, and the craftsmanship is good.

How did you decide between the flat rockers and the ones that are angled 12degrees and have the bump out? I am torn. Any regrets so far on these?

 

[Flatline16]

Is this group buy still a thing? I live in Minneapolis and want the sliders and skid plate from Greenlane.

Yea the GB is posted in the GB section.

 

[ctrporsche]

Yea the GB is posted in the GB section.

Maybe I'm blind but I don't see it. Could you link the GB?

 

[Smees]

I couldn't find it either

 

[Bruin1md]

How did you decide between the flat rockers and the ones that are angled 12degrees and have the bump out? I am torn. Any regrets so far on these?

Bump--I'm curious about this as well

 

[rageandlove]

How did you decide between the flat rockers and the ones that are angled 12degrees and have the bump out? I am torn. Any regrets so far on these?

I originally bought the flat ones. I drove up to get them at his factory (nice ferry ride from Seattle) and when I saw a truck with the 12 degree angle I changed my mind - they looked a lot better and were a bit tighter to the truck as a result. He was great and swapped them out no questions asked.

Here's a photo. They were half plate, which I like.

The work well as steps to get into the car (kids) and as a step to get at the roof for me. Very satisfied.

 

[TRUSTYAXE]

I don’t see the group buy either. Is it live?

 

[Smees]

I drove up to get them at his factory (nice ferry ride from Seattle)

So did you take the ferry from Port Angeles or is there a car ferry to Victoria from Seattle? I am thinking of doing the same thing to avoid shipping cost and possible shipping damage (unless this Group Buy thing is happening)

 

[rageandlove]

So did you take the ferry from Port Angeles or is there a car ferry to Victoria from Seattle? I am thinking of doing the same thing to avoid shipping cost and possible shipping damage (unless this Group Buy thing is happening)

I did both. I drove up to Tsawwassen, took the ferry over to Swartz Bay, drove to his shop, compared the various sliders (he just happened to have a bunch back from the powder coating place ... I got lucky), threw them in the truck, and then took the Sydney - Anacortes back and drove home.

(Tsawwassen - Swartz Bay is BC Ferries, Sydney - Anacortes is WA State Ferries).

The timing was perfect - almost no waiting for the ferry home. You can make reservations but the fall schedules are different so plan accordingly.

The Sydney - Anacortes is a super beautiful route and relaxing trip if you catch a day that's not cloudy.

The owner is a very cool dude that does his own offroading, so it was fun to meet him.

 

[Smees]

Thank you, very helpful!

 

[Weston4Runner]

So, I received my angled sliders and full front skid from Greenlane. Shipping and packaging was great. I was so excited. But after install I noticed several issues. The front skid no longer has the 3 holes for your stock radiator guard that is adverstised on their website and all over YouTube as a main feature to the product. I was told to drill the holes my self. Ridiculous. Also one of the 6 holes that bolt to the underside didn't line up with the trucks predrilled holes. Not the biggest deal for my purposes, 5 of 6 should be enough, but still frustrating to know. Idk. I was all Greenlane, but after this experience I feel just ok about it. Didn't feel Donovan (owner? customer service?) did much to rectify my situation.

 

[87hedge]

I was all Greenlane, but after this experience I feel just ok about it.

That sucks. Poor customer support is one thing, holes not being drilled or not lining up is another...

 

[nr0974]

Group Buy

I was looking for the Group Buy as I am interested in a set of Sliders. Does anyone have any information on it? Any discount codes?

 

[xyzzy]

Interested in this group buy, from the Twin Cities, also...

According to a thread in the Group Buy section, https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3360728-post19.html this group buy was deleted, as were quite a few other ones.

If you read the thread in the link above there is some discussion on what it takes to post a group buy thread, and apparently the Greenlane one didn't meet some requirement.