Rock Sliders: 4X Innovations vs. Addicted Offroad

[denvermaxd]

I'm going to put some sliders on my 2000 4Runner SR5. I've (pretty much) narrowed it down to:

1990 - 2013 Toyota 4Runner Off Road Rock Slider
or
68 Rock Sliders HD (1996-2002 4runner)

Does anyone have direct experience with either of these? I'm particularly interested in:

• Build quality
• Install-ready (in other words, do I need to fabricate anything to make these work)
• General impressions, aesthetic and functionality

I am pretty handy, but I don't have a welding kit and no plans on making this my first foray into that world. So, I've gotten a quote of "about $170 a side if they are already fully welded and ready to go." Is that a good/reasonable price? And do these products appear to be "fully welded and ready to go"?

 

[4-Ripcord]

I had 4X sliders on my last truck. The legs need to be welded on to the sliders when you receive them, then onto the frame rails. They were great though, held up to plenty of rocks.

 

[IsaiahC]

Why did you rule out Stubb's HD-SKO? Top notch build quality, fantastic customer service, and a 4-5 business day lead time. Can't beat it

 

[A.Wilson013]

I had 4X sliders on my last truck. The legs need to be welded on to the sliders when you receive them, then onto the frame rails. They were great though, held up to plenty of rocks.

Yeah, I also run the 4xInnovations sliders. I got them for one reason- price.

They're cheaper!

However, cheap means they're not assembled. Weld the legs to the slider, the plates to the legs, and then the whole thing onto the frame. It took a longgggg time.

 

[GSPRunner]

$340 to weld on sliders is pretty steep.

 

[Twan]

I sprang for the DOM 4X sliders, and it cost me $300 to have them assembled, painted, and welded on. About $500 total for everything, but they paid for themselves the first time out wheeling with the amount of body damage they prevented.

 

[Koko4]

I got the 4X DOM sliders as well. I had them assembled and welded on for $100, took the guy 2 hours tops. He had to cut one of the legs for the sliders. One of the legs for each side comes longer, in order to accommodate 2nd gen 4Runners.

Like others said, you have to weld the sliders to the legs, and the legs to the squares, then weld the entire thing to the frame. It sounds like a lot, but it all went very fast. They've saved my body panels after sliding around a tree (can't say that I didn't do it about 50% on purpose..just to test them) :shrug:

 

[denvermaxd]

ignorance, mostly

Why did you rule out Stubb's HD-SKO? Top notch build quality, fantastic customer service, and a 4-5 business day lead time. Can't beat it

I hadn't thought of Stubb's... even though now that I went the the site I remember looking at them like a year ago.

They're back in the mix.

Sounds like a key is going to be finding a reliable and affordable welder. I assumed I'd want to use a 4x4 shop since welding on the frame makes me a bit nervous.

I'm open to suggestions: Anyone know a good welder in Denver, CO?

 

[Tuxedo Runner]

I've always liked these from Savage.

Rock Sliders, 96-02 4Runner, Standard

 

[Herculean T4R]

I bought my sliders and skids from Corey [MENTION=116638]InSainFab[/MENTION]. His work is top notch. He didn't charge me for installation and even with powder coating his price was lower than other fabricators. Let me know if you want to see some close up shots of my sliders. Checkout his page on the facebook.

 

[Ryderblackbird]

I have the AOR sliders and they are beefy. The legs do not come welded to the sliders and mine did not come with any gussets or mount plates so had to source that elsewhere. The legs come pretty long so you choose how far out they sit and cut to length.

 

[Mr.Rick]

I have the Addicted Offroad sliders as well, I really like them... They did come with the angles pre cut on one side and the legs were long. I just welded scab plates to the frame and then welded to those. They work great I have abused the crap out of mine and then haven't flexed on me at all. I like the kick out at the rear too.

 

[Mgyver1]

I've always been curious about White Knuckle's bolt on sliders
Toyota 4Runner 3rd Generation

 

[TXRick]

I've got the 4x sliders. I was able to put them wherever I want.

 

[AddictedOffroad]

Keep in mind when comparing that our HD sliders are .188 wall main body and legs. Not .120 wall like most others.

 

[Nunyabiz]

I got the Addicted Offroad sliders about 3 years ago.
At the time and probably still are the best deal going for the quality of material and workmanship.

 

[BrandonF]

I have the 4X sliders and they have been good except for I bent the passenger side one at the kick out. In my opinion, they need bigger gussets. I had some 1/4" thick gussets cut out for me and I'll be adding them in to prevent bending these sliders again. Luckily my door still opens but I swear its a fraction of a millimeter between the kick out and my rear door now. The kick out is very functional though and after owning these, I would never buy sliders without a substantial kick out.

Heres some pictures of the damage from the bent slider. Granted, I do wheel my stuff pretty hard. My ARB bumper has flexed into my body and caused damage as well (replacing it). My only piece of armor that has been rock solid is my 4XI rear bumper, which I highly recommend.

 

[runnyrunnerton]

+1 vote for addicted. Aesthetically they are the superior choice. I was also sold on the form and function of the rear flair without a "last chance" pipe return, in case you want to grab that last bit of stump. Mine in my build thread.

 

[joshespdx]

+1 again for Addicted Offroad HD Sliders. After getting run into a ditch over New Years and saving my lower door sills, I'm a believer in their quality (some of you my emergency post). These things are heavy and well-built. Living in the Fort Collins area, I had the privilege of having Scott and crew at Addicted weld them up for me. The fitment is top notch! The kick is just right for my tastes, as well. Pictures are a bit dirty, but winter driving here in Colorado is kinda ugly!

Josh

 

[AddictedOffroad]

+1 again for Addicted Offroad HD Sliders. After getting run into a ditch over New Years and saving my lower door sills, I'm a believer in their quality (some of you my emergency post). These things are heavy and well-built. Living in the Fort Collins area, I had the privilege of having Scott and crew at Addicted weld them up for me. The fitment is top notch! The kick is just right for my tastes, as well. Pictures are a bit dirty, but winter driving here in Colorado is kinda ugly!

Josh

That is the dirtiest I have ever seen your rig.......