Can someone recommend some sliders that hug the ‘23 GX460’s body. They all look like the are going to catch me on the back of the calf. That s exactly what the stock steps do. So far, I like the Westcott and RCI’s at 20 degrees. Thanks
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Just step on them 
. The best option I have found for sliders is always to have them made. Find a good shop and fab em up. Cheaper than shipping new OEM stuff that isn't what you want.
. The best option I have found for sliders is always to have them made. Find a good shop and fab em up. Cheaper than shipping new OEM stuff that isn't what you want.
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I was looking at the RSG as well. Don’t mind the kick out. It’s just me most of the time. Definitely want the 20 degree.
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I like the RSG ones a lot, how ever, their little riveted on branding rattles horribly, popped them off, made it 100x more palatable inside the truck.
Lmk we can get that for you. We usually have those in stock and can ship them out to you! Shoot us an email if you're interested showstoppersoffroadvegas@gmail.com
re_guderian
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Are you looking for somethings heavy-duty for rock crawling? Or just to be more tucked up out of the way? OEM may be an option if you don't want to bash them too hard.
5th gen 4runner sliders on '19 GX460
long time listener and first time caller but I finally traded in my '16 4 runner for a used '19 GX460 base. There are more options for bolt-on sliders (bolt to frame, not glorified side steps that bolt to the body) for the 4runner that are less expensive than those for the GX460. Has anyone...
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Slee sliders look close to stock and don't stick out too far: SLEE - SliderSteps - +'10 4Runner / +'10 Lexus GX460 - Slee Off Road - https://sleeoffroad.com/products/sok1320/
But can't think of any product that'll just hug the rocker panel.
Just a heads up, if you do any off roading need your sliders, it is far safer to have wide ones for body protection.
But can't think of any product that'll just hug the rocker panel.
Just a heads up, if you do any off roading need your sliders, it is far safer to have wide ones for body protection.
Agree 100% on the kickout - it will help protect you from trees/rocks you are turning around. It also provides a very nice spot to stand on the slider and access the roof (often for me with 1 foot on the slider and one on the top of the rear tire).
These sliders are relatively inexpensive, tight-hugging, relatively lightweight (around 45# per side IIRC) and include the kickout. They don't look as OEM as the Slee sliders but they function very well and I get compliments on them all the time. I have never caught a calf on them getting in or out, and the exterior is all DOM tubing so they are smooth anyway.
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These sliders are relatively inexpensive, tight-hugging, relatively lightweight (around 45# per side IIRC) and include the kickout. They don't look as OEM as the Slee sliders but they function very well and I get compliments on them all the time. I have never caught a calf on them getting in or out, and the exterior is all DOM tubing so they are smooth anyway.
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Richard
About rubbing your calf on the slider as you step out, I'm tall enough to not use sliders as steps entering and exiting my rig but just step all the way in and all the way out.
On my sliders I've added (skateboard) traction tape because of how slippery sliders can be in snow, mud or wet. In the beginning, when I did get my new sliders, they were wider than the old MetalTech's and found myself scraping a little skin off my calf from the traction tape every time I wasn't careful about getting out. So I do understand where you're coming from. But in time It's become muscle memory to remember to step out a little wider when exiting. If you get wider sliders, you'll get used to it.
I forgot to mention a couple of other benefits of a wider slider:
On my sliders I've added (skateboard) traction tape because of how slippery sliders can be in snow, mud or wet. In the beginning, when I did get my new sliders, they were wider than the old MetalTech's and found myself scraping a little skin off my calf from the traction tape every time I wasn't careful about getting out. So I do understand where you're coming from. But in time It's become muscle memory to remember to step out a little wider when exiting. If you get wider sliders, you'll get used to it.
I forgot to mention a couple of other benefits of a wider slider:
- Since I have a roof top tent, I use the sliders often for reaching to open and close that tent. With my old sliders, I'd be on my toe tips holding on to the step. With my new sliders I have a lot more purchase room for standing and am on the balls of my feet (or better) which is a far more secure feeling than being at the tips of ones toes.
- Another reason for wide sliders is I HATE parking lot door dings. Having wider sliders will cause the moron parked next to me, that can't control their door to hit the sliders and not my door.
I have the tops of mine coated in rattle-can bedliner and it works great for a nonslip surface. They are starting to get rough though, so I plan to pull them off and re-coat them in Raptor Liner. Sliders can look like crap after 2 years or so since they bottoms get sandblasted from the front tires.
