OEM vs Aftermarket Sliders?

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Degnol

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Just bought a new FJC and it has no running boards or sliders on it. I'm sure wifey is going to want something to step on as she had them on her Suburban.
My dealer gives me a nice discount on Toyota stuff and I thought about just buying the factory sliders, but thought I'd ask about good aftermarket experiences. I don't want any nerf bar crap. If I'm going to bolt something there, it ought to actually be something more than a step.
Who's got what?

Ed
 
Degnol said:
Just bought a new FJC and it has no running boards or sliders on it. I'm sure wifey is going to want something to step on as she had them on her Suburban.
My dealer gives me a nice discount on Toyota stuff and I thought about just buying the factory sliders, but thought I'd ask about good aftermarket experiences. I don't want any nerf bar crap. If I'm going to bolt something there, it ought to actually be something more than a step.
Who's got what?

Ed
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OEM sucks for sliders and the steps are flimsy and easily destroyed of you take it off-road. Do you want a step or sliders? Steps, I have no direct experience, sorry. For sliders, I highy recommend Demello. They have some unique qualities, are well made and very stout. They can be used as a step since they stick out a few inches but are not low enough to be used for a spouse sliding into the FJC in a skirt and heels (as my wife will attest).

Here are a link to the Demello sliders page.
 
OEM sliders are actually pretty stout (experience speaking), they just sit almost flush to the body line offering no side protection or hi-lift jacking point. Since the do sit close to the body line, they will not serve as a step at all.

Carl
 
if you plan to use the sliders at all you will not want the Toyota ones. As mentioned, they do nto stick out past the rig. They are stour but if you are gonna do sliders, make them stick out past the body...
 
x2 for the Demello Offroad sliders. I had the Toyota rock rails and they are flimsy at best and do not stick out far enough to protect the door. I have come down hard on the DO sliders and had no issues. They make a nice step for the wife and kids as well.
 
All good info. Exactly what I was looking for. Trying to serve up something to the wife that is actually a slider, but you can step on it, too. Her days of heels and seamed stockings.................were great.;)

Ed
 
Hy Ed nice to see more 40 guy down here in the FJC section :grinpimp:
Stock NO and 3 X on the MAF sliders looks to be the beefy ones on the market I'v seen the less expensive one's @ $100. < flex up ageist rock's and not have the full body weight on it I want one,s you can be happy you spent the money on them
when thy save your rig or you ! my .02....Dusty 66
 
Dusty 66 said:
Hy Ed nice to see more 40 guy down here in the FJC section :grinpimp:
Stock NO and 3 X on the MAF sliders looks to be the beefy ones on the market I'v seen the less expensive one's @ $100. < flex up ageist rock's and not have the full body weight on it I want one,s you can be happy you spent the money on them
when thy save your rig or you ! my .02....Dusty 66
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So, it looks like Demello or MAF or DIY;)

Thanks All,

Ed:beer:
 
sooooo, are you looking for a functional,strong as you know what, with the praticality of a step?
that out performs the rest ;)
 
Yupp-ers:beer:


Ed
 
BC_FJC said:
I love my All Pro Sliders, dont know how they are with skirts and heels, But you can stand on them, use your hi-lift with them...
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dont be modest i've seen you runnin round with the wifes housedress and heels :D:lol:
 
The All-Pros are very stout and provide a good step. Heres a picture showing how they stick out. (in case you havnt seen them)

 
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