tell me if you like your sliders?

SHAKE35 · 03-21-09, 10:21 PM

my next mod is sliders (rock rails) , theres definatly a difference in different manufactures of rails.close to body or sticking out , what do you prefer? thanks

BigyellowFJ · 03-21-09, 11:53 PM

Look at Expedition One. We have them and they protect well and are stronger than any part on the FJ. They stick out enough to step on but not too far. You can see them some on this link on ours. But go to the company web site also.

http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj-cruiser/2...ar-bumper.html

FJ40 MNTCRZR · 03-22-09, 08:10 AM

Trail Gear is what i have and i like them, good protection and great step too, pricing right, last i looked $199 and they bolt right on.

joebob2586 · 03-22-09, 10:20 AM

depends on what you are willing to spend...when you get into the type of slider the norm is .120 wall tubing...this will handle a lot of stress but if you are into rock crawling you can pinch or bend em, there are a few companies that offer them in .180 wall, like bud built...you are looking at spending a little more money on em, but they will be almost indestructable. Just remember the farther they stick out the wider your FJ will be.

adso · 03-22-09, 11:03 AM

I have the ARBs. I do not know the tube wall thickness, but I haven't bent them, yet. As much as they weigh, it should be pretty thick.
Get "rock rails" instead of step sliders. The farther out they stick, the easier to bend or get caught on obstacles.

That'll be 2¢, thank you.

Archy Chris · 03-22-09, 06:04 PM

I have All-Pro sliders and I really like them.

1911 · 03-22-09, 10:36 PM

I have Demello Offroad sliders and they have saved me many times. Scratched the powder coat on them but otherwise they are un-damaged by abuse. Strong enough to jack up one whole side of the truck with them too. Not the lightest sliders out there, but among the best IMO.

steande · 03-23-09, 09:08 AM

I ended-up buying the stock Toyota sliders. They were too cheap not to get ($180), but they really don't offer much protection from sliding sideways into a tree or rock. They have provided some protection underneath, but I certainly don't think they can compete with the other companies making sliders. I don't do much hardcore offroading so I think they will serve my needs.

BC_FJC · 03-23-09, 11:27 AM

Loving my allpro sliders... the stick out just enough and are holding up well under the abouse I have put them throw.

Hondo352 · 03-23-09, 06:01 PM

I have run the Allpro sliders for 2 years now and they have saved me from my driving habits. I do pull them off to rattle can twice a year

lgrt · 03-23-09, 08:51 PM

running the Metal Tech sliders with rub rails. here are pictures and video of the install

BTW: The rub rails have saved my rig on a tight spot were I slide down off a slimy wet root and banged the rails into a tree on the other side. no damage... except a little tree sap removal. Worked like they were supposed to.

Ackerlight · 03-23-09, 11:26 PM

I love my Demello Offroad Hybrid sliders. They have saved me countless times out on the trail. They take abuse really well and have not had any issues other than some scuffed powder coating from normal abuse. There have been many times where I have had the entire weight of my rig on one rock slider and they have never bent yet. They don't stick out too far to catch rocks like some other brands. They are also sturdy enough to use as jack points without worrying about bending into the bottom door like some other brands I have seen on the trail.

knoll0351 · 03-25-09, 11:57 AM

I'm running stock and slider turns and large obstacles are a bit hairy at times. I'd choose a slider that sticks out farther than the stock rails do.

akoda · 03-25-09, 01:33 PM

I have the ex one slider with the two steps and love them. I would not have picked powder coat had I known how it chips.

BMThiker · 03-25-09, 04:42 PM

MT here. Had mine for a little more than a year and they have seen many rocks (Katemcy twice, plus Tellico and others).

recent bashing...

CaliChaos · 03-26-09, 11:51 AM

2nd vote for the TrailGear goodness

knoll0351 · 03-26-09, 08:31 PM

I Really like the look of the MT (Metal Tech).

NCFJ · 03-27-09, 06:35 AM

I built my own and they are similar to the Trail Gear sliders. Due to caving in both rear suicide doors in the last several months I will be building a set with kick outs similar to Bud Built and Allpro for my rig and bringing them back farther than the sliders I have now. I am hoping this will save me some future body damage, I am tired of doing body work!

lgrt · 03-27-09, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knoll0351

I Really like the look of the MT (Metal Tech).

They now sell two versions... with or without rub rails.

SHAKE35 · 03-28-09, 03:52 PM

thanks to all , very good info .... i'll weigh my options based on your reveiws thanks