Would you buy the same set of sliders again?

[M_RED]

Would you?

Did they bolt up effortlessly, or did you have to drill new holes or whip out the ol' dremel.

Do they stick out far enough from the side panels to offer real protection on narrow trails?

Flat or angled? Step plates on top or open?

Do you think the connection methodology is robust enough? (I particularly like sliders that wrap around the frame rail, vs only mount to one side...)

Is the paint or powder coat holding up, or can you tell it was poorly prepped beforehand?

I'm debating on designing and building my own, but I won't have access to a scanner for quite some time (My first scan was rushed and not enough to work with..... There seems to be some opportunity to improve protection and integrate in some new areas of other protection... I'm looking at the fuel tank, rear arms, etc..

 

[patkelly4370]

Currently putting on sliders.
They will be more functional than the nerf/steps currently on there.
They are flat to the frame, 10-12 bolts per side. Bolt holes line up perfectly (test fit).
Flat with plate.
The were bare metal. They will be scraping rocks so spray can touch up.
I hate painting. I hate paint prep even more, lol. I prepped snd primed them last week. The primer has cured while I was at work (I'm only home 2 days a week). Finish paint when I get home. Let that cure for a week, then install. Then to see how good the prep was.

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[MAST4R]

Shrock step sliders here.

High quality but:
1/ must drill one hole (or you will learn why)
2/ must be very patient with install

Once installed, they are great: protect from rocks, great powder coat, good steps.

I need to repaint the latest scratch...

They have only really "saved" me once in nearly 200 runs (all other hits were lesser) but that one would have been a very costly damage.

And it happened, as these things are keen to, late in the day, when you are in a hurry, short on day light, etc.

You can do without if you offroad less frequently and don't do much per day (so more focused) but you cannot do any offroading with steps. I helped a 4R on a moderate trail last Sunday but could not save his predator step. It was just a very narrow spot and the driver tire had to go over the bigger (not all that big at all) rock. Stock would have been fine, but the step was not.

 

[mo_mo]

Would you?

Did they bolt up effortlessly, or did you have to drill new holes or whip out the ol' dremel.

Do they stick out far enough from the side panels to offer real protection on narrow trails?

Flat or angled? Step plates on top or open?

Do you think the connection methodology is robust enough? (I particularly like sliders that wrap around the frame rail, vs only mount to one side...)

Is the paint or powder coat holding up, or can you tell it was poorly prepped beforehand?

Non-KDSS side was easy, KDSS side required some extra work but it wasn't bad. 100% bolt on.

They stick out far enough for me, but not too far.

Flat and open.

Bolted on to the side only is plenty robust for me. I don't think wrapping around would add much since it won't be nearly as rigid a load path as the bolts (or weld) directly into the frame. I can't imagine much load going through a wrap around unless you put some gussets in which will impede clearance.

Powder coated and it's holding up well (5 years). A can of touch up for when it gets used is easy enough.

 

[mrblah]

white knuckle offroad DOM sliders w/ top plate

yes i would buy again.

 

[5thToy]

I would absolutely buy my RSG angled (no kick, no top) sliders again. They are outstanding. Not a single complaint other than they should probably beef up their shipping boxes.

I originally purchased flat, grip hole top plate, no kick. Had them on for a couple of weeks but decided I didn't want a step so I reordered. I still have the flat set and really need to get around to selling them. They are essentially brand new.

 

[daytonaviolet]

I would absolutely buy my RSG angled (no kick, no top) sliders again. They are outstanding. Not a single complaint other than they should probably beef up their shipping boxes.

I originally purchased flat, grip hole top plate, no kick. Had them on for a couple of weeks but decided I didn't want a step so I reordered. I still have the flat set and really need to get around to selling them. They are essentially brand new.

What’s your location ? Any pics of the flat set

 

[TheWraith]

Metal Tech stage 2 sliders have served me well when rock crawling.

One of the best design for protection ...

 

[5thToy]

What’s your location ? Any pics of the flat set

Split time between Reno and Sac. Lots of pics but they aren't on a hosting site. Throw me a pm w/ email and I'll send them to you. If interested, I would be willing to meet you in Vacaville or thereabouts halfway.

Edit: PM sent with links to pics.

 

[patkelly4370]

Currently putting on sliders.
They will be more functional than the nerf/steps currently on there.
They are flat to the frame, 10-12 bolts per side. Bolt holes line up perfectly (test fit).
Flat with plate.
The were bare metal. They will be scraping rocks so spray can touch up.
I hate painting. I hate paint prep even more, lol. I prepped snd primed them last week. The primer has cured while I was at work (I'm only home 2 days a week). Finish paint when I get home. Let that cure for a week, then install. Then to see how good the prep was.

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Here's the Avid sliders I'm painting/installing.
One weighs 43 lbs, the other 45 lbs. They are beefy

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[RedRunner_87]

I went with Avid and they have been awesome. Bolted them up at camp, so I would say they went on pretty easy.

IMG_8932 by Red Runner, on Flickr
IMG_8933 by Red Runner, on Flickr
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Untitled by Red Runner, on Flickr

 

[delloro]

RSG FTW so far, haven't slid on them though.

They bolted up effortlessly.

I don't yet know if they stick out far enough from the side panels to offer real protection on narrow trails, and may never know. These are insurance, as I'm not into rock crawling.

Angled, and open on top. So far the wimminz use them, but they don't help as much as a flat, plated version would. OTOH, by being high and tight, I can step over them. I saw my choices as a step that would be in my way (I don't need or want one) or strict function that is a poor step. Welding a 2" x 12" flat textured bar level on the top outside each door would probably help a lot without sticking out.

I do think the connection methodology is robust enough, though an additional mount under the frame like Shrockworks has would be even better. (I also particularly like sliders that wrap around the frame rail, vs only mount to one side...)

The powder coat is holding up to my brutal So Cal weather.

 

[Friggin Idiot]

Would you?
Absolutely, BudBuilt are beefy and sturdy.

Did they bolt up effortlessly, or did you have to drill new holes or whip out the ol' dremel.
Factory holes using stick nuts.

Do they stick out far enough from the side panels to offer real protection on narrow trails?
Yes

Flat or angled? Step plates on top or open?
I went angled, but to do it again I would go flat. Absolutely step plates to help keep road spray down. I went the diamond tread plate style

Do you think the connection methodology is robust enough? (I particularly like sliders that wrap around the frame rail, vs only mount to one side...)
Wrap around the frame rail, sure seems sturdy enough. Could weld to frame if you really were concerned.

Is the paint or powder coat holding up, or can you tell it was poorly prepped beforehand?
I haven't managed to scratch the powder coat yet, but I haven't slammed them down on any rocks either. Only issue I had was the small channels between step plate and tubes were holding water. So I filled them with black silicone to fix the problem.

 

[gsla72]

Would you?

100% happy with my RSG sliders. I went with the angled, kick out, and top tread plate.

Did they bolt up effortlessly, or did you have to drill new holes or whip out the ol' dremel.

Easy as could be - did them myself with a floor jack in a couple of hours.

Do they stick out far enough from the side panels to offer real protection on narrow trails?

I think so? I haven't been anywhere truly narrow enough to worry. The kick out especially juts a pretty good ways out from the side of the vehicle. I almost thought it was too much when they first showed up, however I've grown to like the way it looks and it should provide a good bit of protection should I need it.

Flat or angled? Step plates on top or open?

Angled + plate on top

Do you think the connection methodology is robust enough? (I particularly like sliders that wrap around the frame rail, vs only mount to one side...)

They're fine for my usage. I don't anticipate wheeling this thing hard enough to truly test them to the limit, but I'm confident an accidental drop won't destroy them.

Is the paint or powder coat holding up, or can you tell it was poorly prepped beforehand?

Seems to be holding up fine. I think mine have been on for about a year and look as good as they day they went on.

 

[Jono.ful]

Opor from metaltech 4x4. had 'em on for 7 years or so now, they've been bulletproof on the trail and as a hi-lift point. I used a spray on bed liner product originally, which sucked, but I've since por15'ed them and that's been great so far.

 

[biratley]

Rsg flat w/top and no kick out . Bolted up perfectly by my self with jack stands. No complaints . Painted them myself with Krylon


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[slider76]

I have Shrockworks sliders on my 18 SR5 Premium, but all holes matched up; i didn't need to drill another hole. Those stick nuts were kind of a pain though. I went flat with dimple plates. I've been really happy with them so far, but they've only functioned as steps as of today.

 

[412Runner]

I went with SSO. Look great, beefy. Haven’t battle tested them yet, but will this month

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[NotaTRD]

So far, I would buy RCI sliders all over again.

 

[MAST4R]

I have Shrockworks sliders on my 18 SR5 Premium, but all holes matched up; i didn't need to drill another hole. Those stick nuts were kind of a pain though. I went flat with dimple plates. I've been really happy with them so far, but they've only functioned as steps as of today.

You didn't? Do you have frame holes for all the bolts for the front leg of the pax side? That's where the hole needs to be drilled, at least till 2018.

I didn't either but after seeing what can happen (not strong enough and almost got into the rocker panel), I had a whole second leg welded to the slider.

But if you have all bolts that came with the slider in place, you should be just fine.

I am not sure why it lacks a third leg but it does the job and it was a good value as of 2018. Not sure of current prices.