GX 550 Sliders (Recommendations/Experience specific to the 550)
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I have Dissent step Sliders, stout, look great. Shown to be stout on their LC. So 100% approval on function and they will stay on my GX.
Having said that, I wouldn’t buy them again. Compared to the other sliders I’ve historically installed/helped with these are an absolute pain to install. No instructions other than a general YouTube video. The rear most drivers side bracket can’t clear an adult human hand to get the threads started. Had to have my youngest bend their arm to get a starter thread. On the passenger side one of the brackets interferes with a KDSS line. I thought it was an error, reached out to get corrected. No, not an error, you have to hand bend the KDSS line. Really?
So, my experience on GX. Look good, fit well, are stout. I really hope they change their design.
If I could go back I’d look harder at Slee for one that is both a slider and a step.
Having said that, I wouldn’t buy them again. Compared to the other sliders I’ve historically installed/helped with these are an absolute pain to install. No instructions other than a general YouTube video. The rear most drivers side bracket can’t clear an adult human hand to get the threads started. Had to have my youngest bend their arm to get a starter thread. On the passenger side one of the brackets interferes with a KDSS line. I thought it was an error, reached out to get corrected. No, not an error, you have to hand bend the KDSS line. Really?
So, my experience on GX. Look good, fit well, are stout. I really hope they change their design.
If I could go back I’d look harder at Slee for one that is both a slider and a step.
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I did a little more research….I’ll prolly go with Slee after all. I plan to call tomorrow and see if I can get any more detail on when they will be ready and how far they actually protrude from the side of the doors. I need some old lady door-ding protection.
Pretty certain they are currently in stock.
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I called and spoke to Brian at Slee. The Slee sliders are cool, they tout a "Stronger" steel, but I think I am going to go with the WK after all. I know these work and work well, easy install, etc.
I went CBI with kickout. Love them. Fits my aesthetic, they stick out nice enough and are solid. My wife is happy stepping on them also, the kickout has been nice for older family.
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I’ve had Slee’s on my LC-250 for a while. Install was easy, did it solo. Provide a good step. No complaints. Pics in my build link below.
Was emailing with Metal Tech. They are working on something and expect to have something ready by end of January. They make great products.
I’ve not tried them on a 550 yet, but these are my (@Bump It Offroad) sliders on my 250
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They fit very well on the 250, and look quite nice as well.
Stay tuned for a test fit on the 550!