IH8MUD™ Forums - View Single Post - 100-series modification differences and evaluations (by John Shotts):

ShottsUZJ100 · 05-11-07, 03:15 PM

They are here! The first set of Slee 100-series Rock Sliders off his production line! I got 'em!

*These things are built like a tank!
*The diameter of the tube section is huge!
*They go on easily...just be careful to place the mounts between the frame and your brake lines. Don't crush those brake lines!

So there's not a lot of story here. Let's get to some pics that show off the Slee Sliders.

Note: Most pics shown here has the vehicle lifted more and with larger tires...details to come on all that.

Golden Spike in Moab, Utah

Marana, AZ

Coke Ovens (Z-turn), AZ

FR42 (north half) Tonto National Forest

Conclusion:
These were worth their hefty cost. 5 years now and they've never moved. They are easy to touch up as they will get grinded down to the steel by the rocks. What they protect far outweighs their cost!
Slee's website: http://www.sleeoffroad.com/products/...iders_main.htm

What options are left at this point and how did we feel about making them?

We had a notable trail rig equipped as it was. Like most wheelers though, we are always thinking of how to improve our ride. Back at this point, here's what we were considering:

1. We wanted a rear bumper to hold the spare and hi-lift though we demanded the type that offered aggressive ground clearance. We seen the Kaymar and TJM though they looked as large as the stock bumper so we would pass on them. We also wanted the rear bumper to even out the weight between the front and rear. This would add stability because the nose wouldn't want to "dive" any longer when going down the hills.

2. Safari Snorkel? Yikes! This 100 looked so good and was new. Do we cut the front fender?

3. Wish there was a way to fit 35-inch tires. We've heard talk....nothing yet though.

4. Adding ARB lockers was also a consideration. Drexx had added them already. He might have been the first in the US to do that. We're weren't sure. We went on many runs with locked 80-series and the TRAC-equipped 100 always seemed to get us through. Should we spend the money?

5. What about lower gears? Do they make them? Do we need them?

05-11-07, 03:15 PM	#6
ShottsUZJ100 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 6,639	They are here! The first set of Slee 100-series Rock Sliders off his production line! I got 'em! These things are built like a tank! The diameter of the tube section is huge! They go on easily...just be careful to place the mounts between the frame and your brake lines. Don't crush those brake lines! So there's not a lot of story here. Let's get to some pics that show off the Slee Sliders. Note: Most pics shown here has the vehicle lifted more and with larger tires...details to come on all that.* Golden Spike in Moab, Utah Marana, AZ Coke Ovens (Z-turn), AZ FR42 (north half) Tonto National Forest Conclusion: These were worth their hefty cost. 5 years now and they've never moved. They are easy to touch up as they will get grinded down to the steel by the rocks. What they protect far outweighs their cost! Slee's website: http://www.sleeoffroad.com/products/...iders_main.htm What options are left at this point and how did we feel about making them? We had a notable trail rig equipped as it was. Like most wheelers though, we are always thinking of how to improve our ride. Back at this point, here's what we were considering: 1. We wanted a rear bumper to hold the spare and hi-lift though we demanded the type that offered aggressive ground clearance. We seen the Kaymar and TJM though they looked as large as the stock bumper so we would pass on them. We also wanted the rear bumper to even out the weight between the front and rear. This would add stability because the nose wouldn't want to "dive" any longer when going down the hills. 2. Safari Snorkel? Yikes! This 100 looked so good and was new. Do we cut the front fender? 3. Wish there was a way to fit 35-inch tires. We've heard talk....nothing yet though. 4. Adding ARB lockers was also a consideration. Drexx had added them already. He might have been the first in the US to do that. We're weren't sure. We went on many runs with locked 80-series and the TRAC-equipped 100 always seemed to get us through. Should we spend the money? 5. What about lower gears? Do they make them? Do we need them? __________________ NEW! My 100-series Step-by-Step 5-year buildup: http://forum.ih8mud.com/az-arizona-land-cruiser-association/150735-100-series-modification-differences-evaluations-john-shotts.html Four-Wheeling Website: http://shottscruisers.smugmug.com/ Last edited by ShottsUZJ100; 05-11-07 at 04:30 PM.