2018 LX570 side step (rocker panel) swap question (1 Viewer)

[dms]

I have been trying to find the definitive answer as to whether the entire rocker panel from 2018 LC will fit a 2018 LX570. I dislike the side step and body molding on the LX570 especially since I don't use it while getting in and out. I know that on the earlier (pre 2016 LX570) that the rocker panels appear to be interchangeable but there appears to be a substantial difference between the 2016+ LX570 and the LC. Any help or insight would be greatly appreciated.

 

[lx200inAR]

See the video on this page. It appears to fit fine.

SLEE- Formed SliderStep Pair - '08 -'21 Land Cruiser / LX 570 - Slee Off Road

Features Bolt On Design 3/16" Steel Construction Tread Step Plates to prevent slipping 4 Legs per Slider for Support Textured finish Powder coat finish Optional Items: LED Light Kit AHC Protection Plates 200 Land Cruiser Series Fit KIt * Required to fit sliders to 200 Series Land Cruiser

sleeoffroad.com

 

[dms]

See the video on this page. It appears to fit fine.

SLEE- Formed SliderStep Pair - '08 -'21 Land Cruiser / LX 570 - Slee Off Road

Features Bolt On Design 3/16" Steel Construction Tread Step Plates to prevent slipping 4 Legs per Slider for Support Textured finish Powder coat finish Optional Items: LED Light Kit AHC Protection Plates 200 Land Cruiser Series Fit KIt * Required to fit sliders to 200 Series Land Cruiser

sleeoffroad.com

Thanks for the video. I have had some email conversations with Slee and I really like their equipment. I am just trying to get away from anything that sticks out (like a step). I would love a slider that fits close to the rocker panel.

 

[lx200inAR]

Thanks for the video. I have had some email conversations with Slee and I really like their equipment. I am just trying to get away from anything that sticks out (like a step). I would love a slider that fits close to the rocker panel.

I wasn't suggesting getting the step (i mean, get them if you want them because they are nice), but what i was pointing out is that's a 2016+ LX570 in the video and it clearly has a LC rocker cover installed.

See this photo from the ad to see that's it's for sure a LX

 

[dms]

I wasn't suggesting getting the step (i mean, get them if you want them because they are nice), but what i was pointing out is that's a 2016+ LX570 in the video and it clearly has a LC rocker cover installed.

See this photo from the ad to see that's it's for sure a LX

Thanks again, this helps alot. Obviously it has been done before. I think I need to dig a bit deeper.

 

[bloc]

Thanks again, this helps alot. Obviously it has been done before. I think I need to dig a bit deeper.

Where is the substantial difference you mention in the original post?

I’d imagine the mud flaps and possibly wheel liners are different but these don’t matter for a slider install. In your case it would just mean sourcing a few more parts.

 

[dms]

Where is the substantial difference you mention in the original post?

I’d imagine the mud flaps and possibly wheel liners are different but these don’t matter for a slider install. In your case it would just mean sourcing a few more parts.

What I am considering "substantial difference" is the style of the rocker panel/mud flap/running board-step on the LX vs the LC. Apparently the folks at Slee were able to swap out LC parts on the 16+LX and in my opinion, the swap would make it much easier to get in and out of.

 

[dms]

What I am considering "substantial difference" is the style of the rocker panel/mud flap/running board-step on the LX vs the LC. Apparently the folks at Slee were able to swap out LC parts on the 16+LX and in my opinion, the swap would make it much easier to get in and out of.

After watching the entire video prepared by Slee concerning their sliders on a 2016+ LX570, I dove into the toyota parts schematics and it looks like the LC rocker panels even come painted. I am going to line out all the parts and hopefully my car won't look to weird since the front and rear panels come down so low.

 

[dt87]

Any update on how it turned out?

 

[dms]

Any update on how it turned out?

I had one side on and it was just what I wanted EXCEPT I didn't take the AHC into account. The lines were too low so I put the running boards back on. With sliders the LC rockers are just the ticket. I might get sliders some time but I am on the fence.

 

[lx200inAR]

Any update on how it turned out?

Here’s an example of a truck with the LC rockers, they did add Slee sliders though..

Post in thread '2016 LX570 Air Down Gear Up build'
2016 LX570 Air Down Gear Up build - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/2016-lx570-air-down-gear-up-build.1263324/post-14044358