Rocky Road Rock Sliders

[Ray Guy]

anyone used these ..i do mean use not have ..my son is a engineer he looked at them and said the first hard hit and my rocker panels will be crushed and why would you want them mounted to your body ..you have to drill holes through the pinch weld ..another crush point . I have not mounted them yet.

 

[MadTripper]

Are these what you are referring to? I can't seem to find installation instructions and they have a few different models. They appear to frame mount as well as attach at the pinch weld on the body. According to their info, the pinch weld mount supposedly helps distribute the force from impact and increases strength.

I don't have any experience but took some time to research a bit if these are the same.

100 Series Rock Sliders: Toyota 100 Series Rock Sliders, Landcruiser and Step kits

100 Series Rock Sliders, Supersliders, Kicker rock sliders protect better than any other kit in the Universe!

www.rocky-road.com

 

[Ray Guy]

Are these what you are referring to? I can't seem to find installation instructions and they have a few different models. They appear to frame mount as well as attach at the pinch weld on the body. According to their info, the pinch weld mount supposedly helps distribute the force from impact and increases strength.

I don't have any experience but took some time to research a bit if these are the same.

100 Series Rock Sliders: Toyota 100 Series Rock Sliders, Landcruiser and Step kits

100 Series Rock Sliders, Supersliders, Kicker rock sliders protect better than any other kit in the Universe!

www.rocky-road.com

They do mount to the frame at three points with back plates ..they really make them sound good and have a lifetime warranty but i would rather crush the slider than my cruiser I got the super sliders... 2002 LC

 

[Dirt Limo]

I have super sliders in my garage haven't installed yet

 

[jLB]

anyone used these ..i do mean use not have ..my son is a engineer he looked at them and said the first hard hit and my rocker panels will be crushed and why would you want them mounted to your body ..you have to drill holes through the pinch weld ..another crush point . I have not mounted them yet.

I'm a little confused here...

It sounds like you're describing LandCruiserPhil's Rock Rails:​

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

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...

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But your thread title seems to indicate you're talking about these:​

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100 Series Rock Sliders: Toyota 100 Series Rock Sliders, Landcruiser and Step kits

100 Series Rock Sliders, Supersliders, Kicker rock sliders protect better than any other kit in the Universe!

www.rocky-road.com

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[MountaineerLC]

A vehicle's body and frame flex independently of each other. Sliders that tie them both together seems like a bad idea to me, but I'm far from an expert. I would imagine there is good reason TT, Slee and other that know their business mount their sliders to the frame.

 

[Hotrodlarry]

I cut the tabs off and just used the frame rail mounts. The body mount made no sense to me. The body also flexes differently from the frame because of the body mounts

 

[JunkCrzr89]

anyone used these ..i do mean use not have ..my son is a engineer he looked at them and said the first hard hit and my rocker panels will be crushed and why would you want them mounted to your body ..you have to drill holes through the pinch weld ..another crush point . I have not mounted them yet.

Pretty simple: just don’t use the pinch weld mounts, and only use the frame mounts.

 

[Ray Guy]

Pretty simple: just don’t use the pinch weld mounts, and only use the frame mounts.

Not simple at all ..I got these to protect my LC not for looks , they will see plenty of rocks the problem is the arms wont hold up they will bend ,and push the slider into the quarter panel, i guess that's why they also mount to the body to stop the flex , the BBB has a lot of complaints on them

Just came back from a VERY well known 4 wheel drive fabricator , they have two sets in their scrap pile hey went as far as to get a sledgehammer and show me what would happen JUNK! !

I'm a little confused here...

It sounds like you're describing LandCruiserPhil's Rock Rails:​

​

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

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...

forum.ih8mud.com

​

But your thread title seems to indicate you're talking about these:​

​

100 Series Rock Sliders: Toyota 100 Series Rock Sliders, Landcruiser and Step kits

100 Series Rock Sliders, Supersliders, Kicker rock sliders protect better than any other kit in the Universe!

www.rocky-road.com

​

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Yes the rocky road sliders I gave 800 bucks for .

I have super sliders in my garage haven't installed yet

I would not unless you are going for looks ...they do look good !

A vehicle's body and frame flex independently of each other. Sliders that tie them both together seems like a bad idea to me, but I'm far from an expert. I would imagine there is good reason TT, Slee and other that know their business mount their sliders to the frame.

You are 100% correct first thing my son pointed out .

I gave 849 with shipping if anyone wants them for 600 and you can have them im not even going to contact Rocky Road Outfitters
about them..they do look good. They will not hold up for my purpose Unboxed only never left my living room !

 

[I Lean]

Rocky Road started making their sliders for XJ Cherokees....which are unibody, so it makes a lot more sense to attach to the pinch seam in that case. I guess they just kept the same design idea?

I am curious what the "sledgehammer test" revealed to be junk though. Whether I agree with the design or not, the ones I've seen have been well-made and strong.

 

[jLB]

Yes the rocky road sliders I gave 800 bucks for .

They're supposed to bolt to the frame, and to the body's pinch weld?

If this is correct, I'd agree with your son, that this is a "very bad idea".

I've never seen/heard anything like that, but my experience is limited to the Slee and Metaltech sliders (on the 80 & 100 series platforms).

 

[Ray Guy]

Rocky Road started making their sliders for XJ Cherokees....which are unibody, so it makes a lot more sense to attach to the pinch seam in that case. I guess they just kept the same design idea?

I am curious what the "sledgehammer test" revealed to be junk though. Whether I agree with the design or not, the ones I've seen have been well-made and strong.

He hit the round tube ( slider )with a 20 pound hammer and it bent the arm that goes to the frame i wish i had recorded it that was one hit I can only imagine what would have happened if it was on the vehicle and I went up against a rock with momentum I would not have rocker panels now

He hit the round tube ( slider )with a 20 pound hammer and it bent the arm that goes to the frame i wish i had recorded it that was one hit I can only imagine what would have happened if it was on the vehicle and I went up against a rock with momentum I would not have rocker panels now

and it was only laying on the ground

 

[Dirt Limo]

I will probably just replace 1x1 tube with 2x2 hitch steel myself

 

[Ray Guy]

I will probably just replace 1x1 tube with 2x2 hitch steel myself

They told me you should at least be able to put your hand between slider and your panel so it want flex into your rockers just a FYI ,you do have a good idea there.

 

[Dirt Limo]

Figured it is better to use them as a kit starting point and not just throw them away

 

[Ray Guy]

Figured it is better to use them as a kit starting point and not just throw them away

for sure

 

[Ray Guy]

The guys i went to suggested White Knuckle and Metal Tech ...they (I want say there name) ..only made sliders for the 200 at this time.

 

[adeskier]

They are junk!!!!! I have them on my 1999 LX and it is the worst mod I have made. Powder coating is junk, mounting is junk, owner is really hard to deal with. Would not recommend at all.

 

[Ray Guy]

They are junk!!!!! I have them on my 1999 LX and it is the worst mod I have made. Powder coating is junk, mounting is junk, owner is really hard to deal with. Would not recommend at all.

I have had several people say the owners of Rocky Road outfitters were a holes when it comes to problems ..that is why i am not even going to call them ,its sad that places like this even exist ! 850 bucks wasted !

 

[Dirt Limo]

I have had several people say the owners of Rocky Road outfitters were a holes when it comes to problems ..that is why i am not even going to call them ,its sad that places like this even exist ! 850 bucks wasted !

Why not modify them to not suck