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ARB Summit SLIDERS
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I have my requirements (see first post). Actually I have been in contact with Budbuilt for past 3 months or so. I wish that they offer something along what I want. But the cost etc would end up where ARB cost. Slee new sliders look great but the wait time is too much. I need to take advantage of my extra “rib” generosity ASAP!
This would be a great reference to have.
I'm on the fence for sliders as the last major modification. As you know, I'm particular to weight. While this weight would be hung low, between the axles, and central to the COG of the vehicle, it's still potentially significant weight nevertheless. That effects acceleration, braking, cornering, payload handling, etc.
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You crank up your AHC above specs, overload your LX above recommended payload, tow above your tow rating, put off road tires...... and you’re concern about braking, acceleration etc from adding something that attaches to the frame (low COG)?
Well-rounded capability. Balance.
I don't want my build to be a one trick pony. I want performance all around.
With every mod I make, I try not to overly focus on a single aspect of performance. While I might gain somewhere with a particular mod, I try to be conscious of what I may give up, and how I really use the vehicle. That's the only way to build a vehicle that doesn't get tailored to the 2% of specialized use it actually sees, and still be an excellent and performant tool for the rest of the way I use my car. It's like a radar chart in car reviews, I want maximum total area.
I just got down from a ski day in Big Bear. Even with a lift, AT tires, it still can maintain huge pace on back mountain roads, enough to bring a smile to my face. Yet it earned the respect of everyone in my wheeling group the weekend before as being the most effortless and capable off-roader over the 80 miles of mixed off-road running, obstacles, and terrain. Then haul my large camper home in resolute stability and comfort.
It's something we all already have as a stock 200-series will do all that. Trying not to destroy its core qualities as I tailor it for my likings.
bloc
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Sliders: just do it.
As you point out the weight is in an ideal spot, and for the penalty in weight there is a very large investment in protection. Front or rear bumper drags might scrape some Tupperware but generally don’t get into the metal. Rocker panels are much easier to damage on trails we are likely to get into.
IIRC, Dissent developed some aluminum sliders. All the protection with reduced weight. @benc ?
What I like about the Budbuilt sliders now: I know they stick out a little more than some of the designs, but I park every day in a large lot on a college campus. I get to campus too late to get the prime end spots, so I have to take what I can get. Some of the cars are not in great condition, so I'm sure that some drivers don't really care if they ding your car when they get in and out. Just like at that big department store that I no longer frequent, begins with a "W". I do my best to make sure that my truck is perfectly centered in the spot, but not everybody does.
It no longer matters and I don't have to worry about it now. If they open their door into my truck, they will not get past the sliders. BANG. And they will never be able to dent my doors.
It no longer matters and I don't have to worry about it now. If they open their door into my truck, they will not get past the sliders. BANG. And they will never be able to dent my doors.
Pictures please?
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See first page of this thread.
Super interesting. Certainly look stout enough.
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Yeah they were on back ordered. Took me 3 months to get them.
Correct on this but this bolts directly on the frame? At least that is what I saw. Please let me know.
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Yes. Bolts To frame. In other places, U-bolts around frame. But the front arms are bolted to existing holes in frame. No drilling needed.
Thinking about going this route for my truck. I am a little confused by the part numbers. Based on the ARB 200-series product list, it looks I would need to following for my 2008LC. What exactly are these? I assume one is the top step and the other is the rail bar.
4415020 - ARB SECTION STEP (SUITABLE FOR ALL MODELS INCL. KDSS)
4415040 - (return)
4415020 - ARB SECTION STEP (SUITABLE FOR ALL MODELS INCL. KDSS)
4415040 - (return)
