RSG Off-road 5th Gen Sliders

[Kamalani Mahie]

angled, no top plate with factory powdercoating.

Thanks

 

[PhotogEric]

I've been going back and forth for about protection for my '17 4Runner. I settled on sliders to start with and go from there. I'm not doing a lift right know because I may not keep the 4Runner after the lease.

There are a ton of options so I won't go into all choices.

I got RSG Off-road's flat, powder coated and with top plates.

Here is their metal fabrication site.
https://rsgmetalworks.com

Here is their main site.
RSG Off Road | Denver's elite 4×4 off road performance center.

2010+ TOYOTA 4RUNNER FLAT SLIDERS WITH TOP PLATE

Powder Coated - $799.00 USD
Bare Metal - $699.00 USD

For the ultimate rocker panel solution, RSG Offroad is proud to offer their*bulletproof**5th Gen (2010 - 2018) Toyota 4Runner flat sliders.
- Works with KDSS or NON-KDSS vehicles
- Standard rear kick out
- 2" Main tube for increased strength
- 1/4" Mounting plates*
- Stronger 4 leg design
- Bolts to factory mounting locations on frame with supplied hardware*
- Approximately 100 # per set*
- Available bare metal or powder coated*

I'm very happy with them. The flat vs angled makes a great step. There is just enough to stand on the slider with the doors closed. Accessing my Thule roof box is a breeze. The kick out in the rear makes easy access for the small humans.

The protection for the rocker and door panels is great. I have very little worry about incidental trail damage. The top plate works great for a step, but for me it about the protection. A sharp pointy rock with fangs. You that that rock over there. Yes. Look at it. It will kill you. It's just a rock. The top plate adds another layer protection for anything that may miss the main tubes of the slider.

Up next, I may be adding a full ARB skid package. Under $500 make it very tempting. At this point I'll wait. I have a front skid and if I hit that I know the rest won't clear.

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I'm torn between the RSG's and Shrock Works sliders.

When you get a chance, can you measure the distance between the step to the door sill?

At this point, I might just go with the one that makes it easier for my wife to get in. She's concerned that once we lift ours, she'll have a hard time getting in and out of it. :/

 

[gundrted+t4r]

I'm torn between the RSG's and Shrock Works sliders.

When you get a chance, can you measure the distance between the step to the door sill?

At this point, I might just go with the one that makes it easier for my wife to get in. She's concerned that once we lift ours, she'll have a hard time getting in and out of it. :/

I just saw you're question. They NOT steps. I will say that. They tuck up close to the body. A normal 'step' will be much more useful, but would also get removed by a large rock. They are better than nothing and do offer some help to the vertically challenged. Also kids love jumping on them

 

[gundrted+t4r]

I'm torn between the RSG's and Shrock Works sliders.

When you get a chance, can you measure the distance between the step to the door sill?

At this point, I might just go with the one that makes it easier for my wife to get in. She's concerned that once we lift ours, she'll have a hard time getting in and out of it. :/

Here is a pic.

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[PhotogEric]

Here is a pic.

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Thanks! I totally get they don’t make a good step, but every bit helps I guess. So as long as I can call it a step around my wife, it’s all good. Haha.

 

[4RN4FUN]

Thanks! I totally get they don’t make a good step, but every bit helps I guess. So as long as I can call it a step around my wife, it’s all good. Haha.

Just an FYI, I have the angled version, which actually tuck up closer to the truck compared to the flat version, and I use them as a step everyday. My wife and daughter do as well. I would imagine the flat version provides even more of a stepping surface to help get in the truck.

For what it’s worth, I have found the sliders to be extremely functional as a step, slider, and door ding preventer.

Hope that helps.

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[PhotogEric]

Just an FYI, I have the angled version, which actually tuck up closer to the truck compared to the flat version, and I use them as a step everyday. My wife and daughter do as well. I would imagine the flat version provides even more of a stepping surface to help get in the truck.

For what it’s worth, I have found the sliders to be extremely functional as a step, slider, and door ding preventer.

Hope that helps.

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Awesome, thanks!

 

[Dan_P]

RSG Angle with Kickout

I've used this forum a lot, so figured i'll contribute back for future searches.

Yesterday I installed my RSG angled sliders with kickout on 5th Gen with KDSS.

The product is great. All holes lined up easy. Great construction. The step is plenty big to be a step (even for angled sliders). Worth noting that the step (especially in the rear with the kickout) is barely lower than just stepping directly into the car. If you plan to truly use it as a step, go with the flat ones.

The install was easy. Took about 2.5 hours, including removal of the factory running boards. I have KDSS, which is a little bit of a pain to work around. These sliders also require the trimming (with angle grinder) of a KDSS skid plate. Really easy if you have the tool and a vice.

All in all I'm stoked.