Sliders: Angled up or Flat/sticking out
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lewiswilkinson
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Mean looking truck!
I have had them both ways on different vehicles. I prefer angled up.
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Is this the shrockworks one?
Cuz I like the angled up too and I just received my sliders (3 tubes, bare steel) but haven't had a chance to install it. What I like with yours is that it sticks out just enough to use as a step too, as I didn't want to get the ones with the steps.
I was gonna get help first, remove running boards, get it lined up and drill the holes, then clean it up and get the sliders Line-X'd and boom install
Sparky 97Runner
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angled up :keyboard:
Is this the shrockworks one?
Cuz I like the angled up too and I just received my sliders (3 tubes, bare steel) but haven't had a chance to install it. What I like with yours is that it sticks out just enough to use as a step too, as I didn't want to get the ones with the steps.
I was gonna get help first, remove running boards, get it lined up and drill the holes, then clean it up and get the sliders Line-X'd and boom install
They are not the Shrockworks ones. They are the 67' Trail Gear sliders. Cheap, easy to get, and work. I've had them before and they are tough.
Joelzy
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i have mine angled up and tucked close to the body. Could be bad if i slam a rock hard enough but i like the look more and have to imagine it clears more stuff that way.
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Mine are nearly flat, maybe a 10-15 degree angle. I have a rear kick out, which stopped me from going any more upwards in angle due to the limited fender flare in the rear. I like the look of angled, but mostly flat gives me a good step that my kids can use to climb up into it. I don't think you can really go wrong with either way.
JZiggy
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7.5 degree angle on mine, pretty flat I guess. But they don't stick out much.
Honestly, you'll probably use your sliders as steps a lot more than rock protection so make sure it's set up well as a step first.
I have had this grip tape on mine for 3 years and its still holding up great:
Amazon.com: Black Anti Slip Safety Grit Non Slip Tape - Highest Traction 60' Feet Many Sizes (1 inch width): Home Improvement
Honestly, you'll probably use your sliders as steps a lot more than rock protection so make sure it's set up well as a step first.
I have had this grip tape on mine for 3 years and its still holding up great:
Amazon.com: Black Anti Slip Safety Grit Non Slip Tape - Highest Traction 60' Feet Many Sizes (1 inch width): Home Improvement
lockedlex
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Thanks everyone for your input. I think I'm leaning towards the Schrockworks Bolt ons (so if I do slam into it and mess it up, I can replace easily myself).
I can see if my truck were a daily driver, I'd want less angled so I can put a foot on it, but it's not really, so if I can't use an angle-up one as a step, that's OK.
I can see if my truck were a daily driver, I'd want less angled so I can put a foot on it, but it's not really, so if I can't use an angle-up one as a step, that's OK.
Road Bull
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Mine are at about 7* as well. I have the Stubbs Welding HD-SKO sliders. I used them as a step up. They stick out just enough to be useful as a step. I prefer them to sit a little further out. Often, you might find yourself off camber and, let's say, leaning driver. There is an obstacle on the driver's side. If your slider is tucked way up, it might not give your doors much stand-off room from the driver's side obstacle.
My friend's sliders on his FJ are tucked up there. He managed to hit something hard enough for them to bend a bit and deflect enough to keep his rear quarter door from fully opening.
My friend's sliders on his FJ are tucked up there. He managed to hit something hard enough for them to bend a bit and deflect enough to keep his rear quarter door from fully opening.
MtnT4R
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I angled mine to minimize the chances of slipping through the slider and catching a foot. Depends on the manufacturer, but my friend's girlfriend did that and broke her leg so ya never know.
On the other hand, if you angle them up too much they can contact the body and rattle like crazy on washboard roads. 3rd gens have a ton of body roll so watch out for that as well.
On the other hand, if you angle them up too much they can contact the body and rattle like crazy on washboard roads. 3rd gens have a ton of body roll so watch out for that as well.
lockedlex
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^ That's a valid point... plus Angled up has a great chance of deforming and possibly preventing a door from opening.
So sticking out may get hit more, but may keep things like rocks and trees farther from the actual body. Can also be used as a step.
Angled up may not be helpful in all impacts, can't really be used as a step, but being closer to the body, you might be able to avoid things you otherwise wouldn't need to hit. Though if you do hit it badly, might not let you open a door.
I'll have to take a look at my actual off-roading and see what's more likely to protect me.
So sticking out may get hit more, but may keep things like rocks and trees farther from the actual body. Can also be used as a step.
Angled up may not be helpful in all impacts, can't really be used as a step, but being closer to the body, you might be able to avoid things you otherwise wouldn't need to hit. Though if you do hit it badly, might not let you open a door.
I'll have to take a look at my actual off-roading and see what's more likely to protect me.
tx_shooter
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I have been running flat Schrockworks sliders for five years now and only had them really bang into something once. I was too tight on a turn and ground them into a granite rock - rock won, sliders held up, and my 4Runner was unharmed. But every day they make a great step to get into/ out of my rig. I wheel with guys that have them angled up and flat - as long as the flat ones are not sticking out like wings there really is not much of a difference. The flat ones provide a bit of protection a little sooner than the angled up ones. But overall it is personal preference.
