OEM Toyota/Lexus Rock Rails - Anyone put them to the test yet?

[doc5339]

I noticed prices on the Toyota Rock Rails are not too insane and I'm considering purchasing them.

Has anyone really put their Toyota LC 250 or Lexus GX550 OEM rock rails to the test on the trail yet?

I am a big fan of White Knuckle Offroad (WKO) sliders and I like ordering them in bare metal so I can paint. Powder coating looks great, but I actually use my sliders and have found it is much easier to sand and touch-up then mess with chipping powder coating.

 

[doc5339]

Good news, for me at least from White Knuckle Offroad (message from March 6th 2025):

"Thank you for continued interest in our rock sliders! We are currently in the development process for the 2024 Toyota 250 Land Cruiser and should have them available for purchase in around 2 weeks. If you like I can add you to our list of people who would like to be notified once they are available.

We appreciate your inquiry! Let me know if you have any questions, I am available via email, phone, and text.

Thank you,
Chyree Sundquist

www.white-knuckleoffroad.com
info@white-knuckleoffroad.com
Phone: (442) 231-7566 *Call or Text*
Office Hours: 8am-4pm PST Mon-Fri"

 

[Pauly]

I will be interested to see a comparison in the weight. I have white knuckle sliders on my 40 and have put them to the test. They are excellent! Not sure I need anything that stout on my 250 though. Not going to be doing the rock crawling I do in my 40, just want something there to protect the rockers when I do something stupid.

 

[Corbet]

After looking at the OEM rock rails it was clear to me I wanted aftermarket sliders. They definitely will handle a rub. I don’t think they will handle any real impacts. I installed Slee’s sliders yesterday. They are listed at 130lbs pair.

I don’t plan to crawl the truck any time soon, at some point maybe. I do know what level my brain is accustomed to with my 80-series. And I want the same on the 250.

 

[cruisemtb]

After looking at the OEM rock rails it was clear to me I wanted aftermarket sliders. They definitely will handle a rub. I don’t think they will handle any real impacts. I installed Slee’s sliders yesterday. They are listed at 130lbs pair.

I don’t plan to crawl the truck any time soon, at some point maybe. I do know what level my brain is accustomed to with my 80-series. And I want the same on the 250.

Did you do the Slee lights as well? If so, any feedback on them? I'm hoping to order the Slee sliders next time they're in stock.

 

[Corbet]

Did you do the Slee lights as well? If so, any feedback on them? I'm hoping to order the Slee sliders next time they're in stock.

I have the Slee lights but have not installed them yet. Will probably wait for the snow to melt.

 

[bicycleagent003]

After looking at the OEM rock rails it was clear to me I wanted aftermarket sliders. They definitely will handle a rub. I don’t think they will handle any real impacts. I installed Slee’s sliders yesterday. They are listed at 130lbs pair.

I don’t plan to crawl the truck any time soon, at some point maybe. I do know what level my brain is accustomed to with my 80-series. And I want the same on the 250.

Could you post some photos of your Slee sliders on your rig? We'd love to see those, as many pics as you're willing to put up. Thanks.

 

[Corbet]

Could you post some photos of your Slee sliders on your rig? We'd love to see those, as many pics as you're willing to put up. Thanks.

Follow the link below in my signature line for photos.

 

[izzyandsue]

I have the Toyota ones, have tested them and they seem great. Fist thing I did after installing was lifting the truck by each, couldn’t see a deflection. Field tested in New Mexico and Uwharrie. The one thing lacking for me is the step area.

 

[John E Davies]

I installed Slee’s sliders yesterday. They are listed at 130lbs pair.

Actually, that is the shipping weight per pallet - they weigh 225 pounds per pair.

John Davies
Spokane WA USA

 

[Franken470]

I concur with Izzie&Sue... I've tested the rock rails on my 550 and they have taken some decent hits with a few "drops" directly onto them and held up well, but without step surface I wasn't overly impressed and ordered a set of slee sliders which I haven't been able to test yet.

 

[sleeoffroad]

Actually, that is the shipping weight per pallet - they weigh 225 pounds per pair.


John Davies
Spokane WA USA

Actually they weight 130lbs - shipping is 225. The order of the explanation was confusing so I changed it now.

 

[Talisman96]

Just installed a set of used OEM sliders on my 1958. My observations: They aren't as heavy duty as I'd like. Brackets are a nice, solid 1/4 inch steel and very similar in design, beef and welding attachment to the Westcott's on the Lexus of the guy I bought mine off of. However, the actual rails are 1/8 inch tubing, so they don't inspire much confidence. Weight of the pair is reportedly about 77 pounds, far lighter than most aftermarket ones. However, they also are narrower and tuck under the sill farther, so there's less material in them, but still probably less beefy than most aftermarket ones. I didn't want a step because I'm tall enough that the step actually makes entry harder and gets my pants muddy. The end of the slider is open to mud, a really silly oversight in my eyes. I think these plugs will fit, hopefully will be hidden enough to not look cheesy (Amazon.com: (Pack of 4) 2" Round (10-14 Ga 1.740"-1.830" ID) Black Plastic Tubing Plug, 2 Inch End Cap - Steel Furniture Pipe Tube Cover Insert | Fencing Post - End Caps for Fitness Equipment : Industrial & Scientific - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0756861YG?smid=A1K9QWO2N2PRI6&psc=1). If anyone finds a better answer, would love to hear about it. I'd absolutely jack the car up from a bracket, would be hesitant to do it from the middle of one of the tubes. These won't provide much, if any door ding protection. They just don't stick out far enough (again, one of the reasons I bought them, that and the fact they were substantially cheaper than aftermarket stuff. Also, you can cheaply replace just one if you damage one, and they offer some protection, but aren't super heavy. TL;DR: I view damaging a vehicle while offroad as malpractice in most instances, so these will provide some offroad protection without adding even more weight to haul around during the other 95% of my driving. My $0.02, YMMV.