1100 Remington Man
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What do you prefer angled or flat and why ? Top plate or No Top Plate why ? Does snow and Ice ever build up on top of rocksliders when driving ?
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Rocksliders Angled vs Flat
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We have flat with plates. They are admittedly used 100% of the time as steps rather than sliders. I quit taking it to places that would warrant rock sliders.
I would think that angled sliders would work better as actual sliders, plus they sit closer to the truck. (and look better) I wouldn't do plates if I were doing angled.
As for snow and ice... in Mississippi, I doubt you'll have an issue.
Here in CO, I see a little bit on the bottom similar to how my tire wells get snow built up. This is only when we have a storm that puts 5" or more on the ground.
Hope that helps.
I would think that angled sliders would work better as actual sliders, plus they sit closer to the truck. (and look better) I wouldn't do plates if I were doing angled.
As for snow and ice... in Mississippi, I doubt you'll have an issue.
Here in CO, I see a little bit on the bottom similar to how my tire wells get snow built up. This is only when we have a storm that puts 5" or more on the ground.
Hope that helps.
Ripper238
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I have running boards that get some snow/ice buildup. I will likely replace them with angled rock sliders because angles slide better and likely provide better protection. I also feel they would be stronger but maybe i am wrong.
I have been eyeing RSG Angled Sliders With Top Plate. May still get some buildup on them with the top plate but i like the look better.
I have been eyeing RSG Angled Sliders With Top Plate. May still get some buildup on them with the top plate but i like the look better.
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Seymore Butts
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I have flat RSG and there's no ice buildup on them.
Originally, I ordered the angled RSG sliders and after installing one, the rear door could not be opened. RSG exchanged them for the flat version, and I'm super happy with them.
Originally, I ordered the angled RSG sliders and after installing one, the rear door could not be opened. RSG exchanged them for the flat version, and I'm super happy with them.
Polyguy79
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I got the RCI angled with kickout and no top plates. My kids are older and my wife isn’t the high heel wearing type to need my sliders to double as steps. They sit high and tight against the body and are a breeze to clean when I am driving through mud and snow. For me these are perfect and look great. I would buy this style again in a heartbeat.
patkelly4370
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Flat with plate here.
Flat because it is also used as a step.
Flat, in case it does impact hard enough it is less likely to contact the body/block the door shut.
Plate because it is also used as a step. I would hate for child ie dog have foot slip between slider and body when exiting.
Plate deflects road/trail debris from door paint.
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Flat because it is also used as a step.
Flat, in case it does impact hard enough it is less likely to contact the body/block the door shut.
Plate because it is also used as a step. I would hate for child ie dog have foot slip between slider and body when exiting.
Plate deflects road/trail debris from door paint.
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As has already been mentioned, it has a lot to do with whether or not you will use them as a step. I originally had flat RSGs with top plate and sold them after a month, replacing with RSG angled no plate.
I am 6’-1”. The flat sliders were way too high to be useful as a step (I slide right in to the seat from ground level) and they stuck out far enough to make it hard to get in and out. I don’t have kids and the dog does fine either way.
The flat sliders with plates did prevent some road spray from coming up on the doors, but came with the trade off of collecting all that stuff underneath in the contours.
Protection from door dings isn’t something I would count on either way. Depends too much on relative height of adjacent vehicle and door contour.
I am 6’-1”. The flat sliders were way too high to be useful as a step (I slide right in to the seat from ground level) and they stuck out far enough to make it hard to get in and out. I don’t have kids and the dog does fine either way.
The flat sliders with plates did prevent some road spray from coming up on the doors, but came with the trade off of collecting all that stuff underneath in the contours.
Protection from door dings isn’t something I would count on either way. Depends too much on relative height of adjacent vehicle and door contour.
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Bluesky 07
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Mine are angled up as much as possible (which isn't all that much) since I do use them as sliders. They're still useful as steps when needed for that function. No top plates, both b/c the sliders are so tight to the body and to avoid the expense and weight penalty. If you're going weld-on, I did the research and 4x4 Innovations offers an unbeatable combination of low cost, reasonable shipping expense (way lower than most), and solid quality.
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johnnygraphic
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Just for me and my purpose (including wife and my mom), a flat one is way more useful and everyday functional. Also, not a fan of the smooth round tubular frame of most sliders. I can see it becoming slippery and pose a danger.
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WildSockets
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Flat with kickout and top plate. Easier for the child to get in and I also like the flat kickout to access the Thule roof box I use all winter.
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I also sprayed clear anti slip rattle can on my. Because when they are wet they are very slippery.
https://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/stops-rust/anti-slip/
https://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/stops-rust/anti-slip/
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I also sprayed clear anti slip rattle can on my. Because when they are wet they are very slippery.
https://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/stops-rust/anti-slip/
https://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/stops-rust/anti-slip/
mr.walleye
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RSG angles without plate, easier to clean and the kick out by the back wheel makes a great place to stick my Hunting boot heel into to pull off my boot. Works great.
Jakeepoo3
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Mine are angled up as much as possible (which isn't all that much) since I do use them as sliders. They're still useful as steps when needed for that function. No top plates, both b/c the sliders are so tight to the body and to avoid the expense and weight penalty. If you're going weld-on, I did the research and 4x4 Innovations offers an unbeatable combination of low cost, reasonable shipping expense (way lower than most), and solid quality.
Angled because I want functional rock sliders not a rock catching foot step. Those are pretty slick looking tucked up nice and low profile, light weight.. On my list of builds when I get my new tube bender toy!
Flat is much more useful for stepping in and out (especially passengers) but for off-roading, I prefer round. Round (I prefer DOM tubing, by far) is far stronger, lower profile (sticks out less) and more useful if rotating around tree stumps or big rocks. My Jeep has DOM round tubing but on the 4R (stock now) I'd put a flat-top one when replacing. They do catch more snow, being a shelf basically, but they are much easier to step in and out with.
Bluesky 07
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[MENTION=55129]Flyer[/MENTION], what you said is 100% accurate, but I believe what the OP meant by "flat" is mounting the sliders parallel to the ground as opposed to angled up to be tighter to the body.
