2010 4Runner Trail Slider/Step Build

[titanpat57]

Hi guys,

A lot of you may know me from the trailer tech section, but I thought I would share my Slider/Step build.

I decided I wanted to have a slider/step combo. Although the stock setup isn't high, it aggrevates an old ankle injury getting in and out. I do see a small lift somewhere down the line, so the 3.5-4" of ground clearence I lost...I'll get back a couple of inches with the lift, especially leveling out the nose.

I really liked the idea of a slider, and after looking at several different designs...I choose the Rocky Road Sliders. Glen and Charlie were awesome to deal with, and I'm very happy with the end result. The quality is fantastic, and I realise by modding it I void any warranty. They bolted up in under an hour with help, and provide an excellent layer of protection, both from the bottom and also now from the side.

 

[titanpat57]

The steps were made from 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" x .120. It was welded to the bottom of the Rocky Road Slider.

Once everything was welded and ground...it primed and sprayed with two coats of satin black.

It protects the side of the truck from doors and trees...it sticks out about the same distance as the farthest point of the 4Runner. It is taking a bit of getting used to, but I noticed the salt overspray nill after a recent dusting with salt on the road.

I was totally impressed with the quality on the Rocky Road Slider.

If anyone needs the Sketchup file please PM me.

 

[titanpat57]

And a few more of the finish product....I'm really liking this mod. The idea with the aluminum diamond plate was to pick up some of the materials used on the ROAM.

 

[wareagle]

Nice job!

 

[titanpat57]

Nice job!

Thank you Sir!

NEXT!!!....A Front and Rear BUMPER!!








































naaaaaa.......that's crazy...........

 

[WyoCruiser]

I like the diamond plate steps. Great way to protect the sides from chips and highway crud. Sliders by themselves protected our old rig's quarter panels from dents, but, of course,did very little to stop the spray.