Good rock sliders/protection?

[Lil Bear]

Looking at these sliders and was wondering if anyone has any knowledge of them. Anyone ever run these? Thinking or ordering them but if they are really just more steps then sliders/protection I'd rather not waste the money since I have steps already.

 

[TerryD]

Those are just aggressive looking step tubes. If you're looking for actual sliders, you're gonna want to invest in good quality products that will actually support the weight of your vehicle, otherwise they will add to the damage done to the body when you actually use them.

I run White Knuckle sliders on my Xterra and I'm not easy on them. They hold up good and mount very securely.

Nissan NV3500 Rock Sliders - White Knuckle Off Road Products

Includes the following features: Overall length of 99” maximizes coverage of the rocker from flare to flare while allowing for oversize tires 1/4” thick x 2" x 3” rectangular tube main rub rail for greater foundational strength 1/4” thick x 1-1/2” square tube legs to limit flexing while...

white-knuckleoffroad.com

 

[huachuca]

I'll second Terry's above comments and add that you should be looking for sliders that are frame mounted (bolt on or welded) rather than attached to the body. I just finished installing White Knuckle's on my Colorado - no comparison between these and the stock GM ZR2 product. The OE's weighed around 20 lbs each at the WK's are over 70 lbs per side. Installation was much more difficult than I'd anticipated but this was due to the complete under body protection included with the Bison package rather than any short comings of the sliders. I haven't had a chance to test them in the field yet but did manage to lift both wheels on the driver side clear of the ground with my hi-lift positioned about mid-way the slider with no sign of flex.

 

[bgenlvtex]

The part that says "aluminum running board" probably answers your question.

Aluminim can certainly be used for a slider, but aluminum configured like that is is going to fold up like a flour tortilla unless there is a significant substructure.

 

[CharlieS]

Agree with the other folks, these are lightweight steps. Not sure who the small shops are for your brand, but for the land cruiser there are a handful of small specialty fabricators that do awesome work. I'm a big fan of Budbuilt out of North Carolina. Super beefy, well designed, well engineered products. I'm sure you can find similar for your brand.

 

[smritte]

I run White Knuckle also. Being as aluminum cost more than steel, those are cheap. If your just looking for a step to get in the vehicle and your not real heavy then get the lesser ones.

 

[Andrew Leach]

A good rock slider should be so stoutly made as to double as a jack point attachment for a hi-lift. I'd stay away from anything aluminum for this component as while heavier, the strength of steel is worth the extra weight. I have Pelfreybilt brand and love them but this company is out of business.