Feeler – 100 series lightweight, high clearance, low cost Rock Rail/Sliders

[LandCruiserPhil]

A great alternative to heavy duty sliders for the guy looking for good protection with a stealth look at a low cost. We have a couple sets of these 100 series Rock Rails out on the trail being tested and so far they have been great.

Price point is $370 shipped to your door in 48 states

Order link ► Rock Rails - Land Cruiser Products - LCP

Advantages over the normal heavy duty slider –

Light weight ~27lbs a set
High clearance 2”+ more clearance then heavy duty models
Nothing to get hung up on
Stealth look
No more dirt/mud on your pant leg or her dress
Wife approved!
Price point about 1/3 of heavy duty sliders

Disadvantages over the normal heavy duty slider –

No steps
No pivoting off rocks
Not designed to come crashing down on rocks but strong enough to support the vehicles weight


Make no mistake these are not a replacement for Slee, Metal Tech or similar others designed for heavy duty rock crawling.

In our 80 model I personally have crushed our first prototype (now 30% thicker) with no body damage. Bottom line if you hit the Rock Rail once installed they just paid for themselves in savings on body damage. Great value for the average 100 owner.

Super easy to install with basic tools and a drill.


Thoughts?

 

[phsycle]

1/3 of the cost, meaning ~$330? Cool idea. I think I would rather spend $200 more for OPOR sliders, but maybe some might find good use for it.

However, I would be interested in lightweight front/rear bumpers, though. Stuff I do manages to ding up the bumpers, but doesn't fully warrant a 200lb thick steel bumpers, either. I just need clearance.

 

[Bomar]

Nice product Phil. Would be interested if didn't already have slee's.

 

[Hayes]

Interesting.
I've only had my LX470 for a few weeks and my build plan is a bit fluid. I have yet to add any armor, but will definitely add sliders of some kind. I'm currently favoring Slee's as they are less obtrusive than the Metaltechs and White Knuckle. These are intriguing and interesting in their cost and their form.

More photos?
More details? Construction, install, etc.

 

[patrickfinley]

I like them, are they aluminum or steel?

 

[KlausVanWinkle]

I'm dumb.

I can't tell if this is an April fools joke or not.

So they're essentially rock rails? Why not make them flat like the OEM rubicon ones? Did you look at bolting them to the OEM running board captive nuts and bolts? Drilling into the rocker panel is going to scare a lot of people away.

An interesting, high-clearance idea. Weigh savings doesn't seem like the biggest selling point. Saving 60lbs total seems pretty negligible on a 5100lb truck though.

It must depend on the wife. When I took the running boards off, my wife demanded I put the sliders on asap to make getting in easier.

Have you tried using them as a jacking point? I know a lot of people buy sliders for that reason.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Thanks for the feedback

They are not a replacement for the hardcore guy needing lots of protection. They do cover 90% of what most guys will encounter off road. For the less then hardcore wheeler they have a big advantage over the big guys giving you 2 additional inches of clearance. In many cases the big guy is hanging up and the guys with rails are sliding through.

The black test vehicle pictured had his Metal Tech slider removed and went to Rails for most of the advantages listed above.

Pictures, what can I provide you?
They mount to the pinch weld in 6 location (rails pictured w/5 are for 80 series) They are primed 100%, welded, and spot primed where welded. Mounting studs are tapped into the steel then Rosette welded. All metric 10.9 grade hardware with serrated flange JIS nuts. Steel construction tubing is .090 thick. End are plugged using plastic plugs.

Did I mention they are wife approved

Rails come primed and do need to be painted. Krylon Satin is a perfect match for black powder coat. We recommend spray over powder for easy touch up.

Tools required for installation-
Drill
Drill bits
Masking tape
Pencil
12MM wrench

Estimated time for the average guy 1 hour


Price point is $370 shipped to your door in 48 states

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

I can't tell if this is an April fools joke or not.

So they're essentially rock rails? Why not make them flat like the OEM rubicon ones? Did you look at bolting them to the OEM running board captive nuts and bolts? Drilling into the rocker panel is going to scare a lot of people away.

An interesting, high-clearance idea. Weigh savings doesn't seem like the biggest selling point. Saving 60lbs total seems pretty negligible on a 5100lb truck though.

It must depend on the wife. When I took the running boards off, my wife demanded I put the sliders on asap to make getting in easier.

Have you tried using them as a jacking point? I know a lot of people buy sliders for that reason.

Seriously... A lot of work for a really bad April fools joke, Im not that bored

Round is stronger then flat with less deflection. You are drilling the pinch weld not the rocker panel.

Curious on who make sliders at 87 lbs a set.

You could not get a hi-lift under them leaving somewhat pointless to jack off them.

You bring up a lot of good questions. They are not for everyone but I do believe they do fit a need for many.

 

[KlausVanWinkle]

27lbs a set.

Yes that is a lot lighter. The WKORs are about 60lbs per side. You make a lot of good points. Consider the devil's advocate defeated.

 

[phsycle]

Can you post a picture of where it mounts? Maybe from underneath?

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Can you post a picture of where it mounts? Maybe from underneath?

A linked review by an 80 guy with lots of pictures
80 Series Rock Rails by LandCruiserPhil - orange is the new black.....

 

[2000UZJ]

I think these are great for the dude that goes camping and doesn't want huge metal bars hanging off his truck, but wants a little extra protection.

If I didn't use my truck so irresponsibly off-road Id probably go for a set. Lightweight, stealth, and strong.

 

[Hayes]

Thanks for the details.
Now I have the burden of another good choice for armor on my truck. Thanks.

Having recently said goodbye to my beasty 80, my vision for the LX generally excludes heavy bashing on trails like Moab Rim and Metal Masher. I intend to stay on the more moderate trails with the new hotness. That said, over the last decade I've become accostomed to a 3" lifted 80 on 35's, and I'll probably utilize true rocker protection more on the new, lower rig than the old one.
You say the rail can support the weight of the truck - I definitely believe that when the weight is spread across the whole rocker panel. How do the rails hold up in a genuine case of sliding (no slamming) over a rock or step?

Can never have too many pictures. If you've got any other good shots of them on a 100-series, please share.

 

[spressomon]

Its good to have choices for different applications. These wouldn't work for me though (I need the crash and bash...along with body side protection)...and I'd miss having a step to access roof rack, etc. But more choices = mobetta.

 

[Motleyone]

I have seen these in person for the 80 series support the weight of the truck. I will be adding a set. As soon as I find a 100 I will be adding a set also. These are a great option for the rocker protection you get plus the huge weight savings. For most guys true sliders are over kill.

 

[mcgaskins]

As others have said I think it's great to have more options on the market. I'm not sure how important weight savings are of around 100 pounds on a 6,000 pound vehicle especially when the extra weight is down low where the sliders are keeping the center of gravity low. Weight savings on say a roof rack raising the center of gravity or on wheels or suspension increasing unsprung weight is obviously more bang for your buck. I also think that most guys with 100 series aren't keen on drilling/welding on the truck to make a mod more permanent than bolt on mods like most of the other sliders on the market. If you decide to drop $600 on a pair of bolt on sliders and decide to sell the truck later, you have it back to stock in an hour and then sell the sliders for probably $400 on here or craigslist and not have any permanent modification to the truck.

I like the super tight lines of these and they remind more of a nice tucked up Jeep slider that doesn't stick out and blends in better. For me personally the additional clearance, reduced weight and permanency of the modification isn't what the 100 series is for my application however.

 

[bluecruiser]

another cool LCP product. Nice Phil.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Thanks for the details.
Now I have the burden of another good choice for armor on my truck. Thanks.

Having recently said goodbye to my beasty 80, my vision for the LX generally excludes heavy bashing on trails like Moab Rim and Metal Masher. I intend to stay on the more moderate trails with the new hotness. That said, over the last decade I've become accostomed to a 3" lifted 80 on 35's, and I'll probably utilize true rocker protection more on the new, lower rig than the old one.
You say the rail can support the weight of the truck - I definitely believe that when the weight is spread across the whole rocker panel. How do the rails hold up in a genuine case of sliding (no slamming) over a rock or step?

Can never have too many pictures. If you've got any other good shots of them on a 100-series, please share.

In the video the ledge on the left side is ~22” Listen at the 11 sec mark into the video for the sound when the rail makes contact. Resulting in no damage to the vehicle.

Also noted: Others with heavy duty slider were denied on the same line because they would get hung up.

 

[Hayes]

Count me as officially very interested, but uncommitted.
I have to ponder a bit more, and it would be nice to see them in action (the audio from the clip is very convincing, but leaves much to the imagination).

These are a very reasonable investment, particularly in relation to the cost of potential body damage. They would keep me off the rowdier trails, but that's my intention anyway. The weight is effectively nothing, and I'd still be at a net negative weight change after recently removing my running boards and AHC hardware--which would make me feel better about adding a beastly rear bumper

 

[psychosapper]

I have no plans to wheel my truck where I require HD sliders. My rig is primarily a people hauler/camping rig.

I like this option due to the clean lines and protection, but require the use of steps.

Any plans to make a version of these with integrated steps?

Either way, these things look great!