Rock sliders on a budget - suggestions?

[Josie'sLandCruiser]

Hi all,

Just purchased a 318K 1999 100 Series last week to build as a budget desert exploring rig. Want to ditch the running boards and replace with rock sliders but don't want to spend anymore $$ than necessary.

For my Tacoma I bought TrailGear weld-on generic sliders which have been great for the cost. I don't see a TrailGear slider listed that seems like the correct length for a 100 Series. Any suggestions for low cost sliders for this rig?

Thank you.

 

[ColoradoCarlisle]

100 series LCs are heavy so they really need good sliders
Best price for good quality I have seen are Bump it Offroad

The owner Mike is super Nice
He knows what he is doing for sure

 

[abuck99]

Check @LandCruiserPhil - he came up with a budget friendly option: RockRails-

 

[Matthew810]

I have @LandCruiserPhil rock rails ready to finally put on my truck this week. I like the clean lines and protection they provide for the stuff I'll be doing. Plus he was super easy to order from and stuff came very quickly.

I also have the full skid plates from Mike at Bump It Off Road and can attest to the quality of his work. They are awesome and he was a pleasure to communicate with and order from.

Depending on what your needs are you can't go wrong with one of those options.

 

[bgolf247]

Find a local fab guy and ask him to make you some.

 

[TLC Dan]

This is exactly what you need. Still love mine....

Inexpensive partial DIY slider option

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[bluecruiser]

Find a local fab guy and ask him to make you some.

Often much easier said than done. Many shops need to make money and doing one offs aren't exactly their bread and butter, and you end up spending nearly the same to make it worth their time. Tons of great vendors here on Mud to choose from at different price points that have focused their energy on creating stuff that works and will be mailed to your home ready to go.

I am sure there are exceptions to this, I just haven't found them.

 

[bgolf247]

Often much easier said than done. Many shops need to make money and doing one offs aren't exactly their bread and butter, and you end up spending nearly the same to make it worth their time. Tons of great vendors here on Mud to choose from at different price points that have focused their energy on creating stuff that works and will be mailed to your home ready to go.

I am sure there are exceptions to this, I just haven't found them.

True, if you can't find someone for whom it is worth their time to make them for significantly less than our great vendors, than definitely go with one of our vendors. I found a guy on local craigslist who built me some beefy sliders, with everything I wanted then welded them up for me for ~50-60% of what buying would. Also shipping heavy metal (and not that complicated parts) aint the cheapest. On the other hand I have a friend who went to some other local kid and his sliders aren't nearly as nice as mine. Make sure you get some details of what they are going to do/use and hopefully get to see some examples.

 

[DTCsk8er]

Do you absolutely require sliders at this time? Meaning, do you actually plan on hitting trails that will put rocks into the panels? I would argue most people who own 100 series cruisers have them primarily for side steps, and secondary as protection. Its not like the truck looks bad with the side steps removed and no sliders..

I've designed and built my own, used trail gear sliders (on another project that wasn't a 100), and purchased my 100 w/ white knuckle already installed. Sliders are pretty simple, and don't differ much from design to design, other than mounting methods. I'd say if you don't need them immediately, save up some $ and get some fab'd up locally.

 

[spotcruiser]

Save your money for essentials, Alan, like a Roof Top Tent, an awning, and larger cup holders.

 

[nitteo]

Standard Rock Slider [aor-standardSliders] - $296.10 : Addicted Offroad

Our sliders are .120 wall USA steel. They utilize a subtle rear kick-out to help keep rocks out of your doors yet still allow your tire to climb the rock. Sliders are Weld-on only

www.addictedoffroad.com

according to addicted the 68" fits the 100s

 

[krice118]

I just measured my home built sliders and they are 69.5' long. I would not want any shorter than that as there would be plenty of room for a rock to hit the rocker when your tire comes off a rock or obstacle.