Slee slider steps install notes - 2018 LC

[orttauq]

Need some help related to getting these installed on a 2015 LX. Want to go the route of replacing the rockers with 2015 LC ones BUT local dealers will not order the parts without a VIN, and of course a Lexus VIN does not work for most Toyota parts guys.

Thanks! I got one...off to the parts counter.

 

[tbisaacs]

Need some help related to getting these installed on a 2015 LX. Want to go the route of replacing the rockers with 2015 LC ones BUT local dealers will not order the parts without a VIN, and of course a Lexus VIN does not work for most Toyota parts guys.

Can anyone offer up their 2015 LC VIN so these parts can be ordered at the local Toyota dealer? I know this is a bit odd but they will not special order without a a LC VIN.
If anyone can help out PM me please.

Thanks

why not order online?

 

[tbisaacs]

Also the rockers and totally be added after slider install. No need to wait.

 

[orttauq]

Online the shipping is a killer. One place the part was ~$250 and shipping was $246.

Also the last time I tried to cross over with Toyota Parts on a Lexus they emailed me for the VIN. They were cool that it was a LX VIN for Toyota parts but since this is a body part it is different...plus I think there is a 2015 mid-year change as well.

Slee is not shipping the sliders for another 2-3 weeks so if played right will get all the parts at the same time.

Did you replace your rockers or modify them...read most all your posts but don't recall.

 

[tbisaacs]

Online the shipping is a killer. One place the part was ~$250 and shipping was $246.

Also the last time I tried to cross over with Toyota Parts on a Lexus they emailed me for the VIN. They were cool that it was a LX VIN for Toyota parts but since this is a body part it is different...plus I think there is a 2015 mid-year change as well.

Slee is not shipping the sliders for another 2-3 weeks so if played right will get all the parts at the same time.

Did you replace your rockers or modify them...read most all your posts but don't recall.

I just cut my LX rockers

 

[danny noonan]

Thanks so much for this write up. Made the install much smoother.

 

[7000ft]

Excellent writeup! I took my 2020 HE up to SLEE this past April for installation of their sliders when they were ready. Figured a good reason to introduce myself and meet everyone there. I opted to purchase and have them install the LED light package while they were at it. I topped off the trip with them selling/installing the ARB drawer system. Worthwhile trip including some great hiking in CO.

 

[Roscoes]

Excellent writeup! I took my 2020 HE up to SLEE this past April for installation of their sliders when they were ready. Figured a good reason to introduce myself and meet everyone there. I opted to purchase and have them install the LED light package while they were at it. I topped off the trip with them selling/installing the ARB drawer system. Worthwhile trip including some great hiking in CO.

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any idea what fuse was tapped for the lights? currently, my slee lights will only turn on when my driver's door is open.

 

[7000ft]

any idea what fuse was tapped for the lights? currently, by slee lights will only turn on when my driver's door is open.

 

[7000ft]

Both front doors should activate the lights Who installed them? I'd give them a call.

 

[TheComedian]

Drilling the frame and put rivers in it? Wouldn’t try it as a slider but for a step it looks nice.

 

[Romer]

Drilling the frame and put rivers in it? Wouldn’t try it as a slider but for a step it looks nice.

You obviously are not familiar with the strength of these sliders. If you have some data feel free to share. Otherwise it isnt appropriate to disparage a product

I have had Slee sliders, and step sliders on multiple vehicles over the last 18 years. My daughters have Slee Sliders and most of the folks local in Colorado. Bud Bilt in the East also makes great products along with many other quality venders here

I have real time experience with these sliders on the Rubicon and many other tough trails throughout the country

If you have some data, please share it

 

[Madtiger]

You obviously are not familiar with the strength of these sliders. If you have some data feel free to share. Otherwise it isnt appropriate to disparage a product

I have had Slee sliders, and step sliders on multiple vehicles over the last 18 years. My daughters have Slee Sliders and most of the folks local in Colorado. Bud Bilt in the East also makes great products along with many other quality venders here

I have real time experience with these sliders on the Rubicon and many other tough trails throughout the country

If you have some data, please share it

I found this on google….because i have no clue about rivets:

“Rivets are weak in shock load, but great for static loads.

A loose bolt is much weaker under cylical loads than a properly tightened one (ask the Mech Engineering guys why). A rivet (of the type you are considering) cannot be ‘tightened’ - the tightest you can get it is not very tight. (Rivets for big steel, like the GW Bridge, are installed hot, so they shrink and ‘tighten’). So, loose rivets and cylical loads equals premature failure.

Also, the rivet starts to get loose quickly, and it’s ability to be strong* drops significantly. That means instead of tightening up nuts and bolts, you get out the hammer and tighten up the rivets.

*Strength doesn’t actually change, but a loose member has a little bit of distance available to allow it to build up some momentum before it hits the end of the rivet…and that isn’t good.”


True or not?

 

[FerrisBueller]

I found this on google….because i have no clue about rivets:

“Rivets are weak in shock load, but great for static loads.

A loose bolt is much weaker under cylical loads than a properly tightened one (ask the Mech Engineering guys why). A rivet (of the type you are considering) cannot be ‘tightened’ - the tightest you can get it is not very tight. (Rivets for big steel, like the GW Bridge, are installed hot, so they shrink and ‘tighten’). So, loose rivets and cylical loads equals premature failure.

Also, the rivet starts to get loose quickly, and it’s ability to be strong* drops significantly. That means instead of tightening up nuts and bolts, you get out the hammer and tighten up the rivets.

*Strength doesn’t actually change, but a loose member has a little bit of distance available to allow it to build up some momentum before it hits the end of the rivet…and that isn’t good.”


True or not?

These slider steps use a combination of bolt+rivnut in some places AND bolt+nut in other locations. As I was installing, it was clear that the rivnuts are used to hold the slider's position, while the beefy bolts+nuts are used to secure the weight-bearing portions and take the impacts and vehicle weight (e.g., the huge main arms that attach the the frame). The big main arms actually use a combination of both.

 

[Madtiger]

These slider steps use a combination of bolt+rivnut in some places AND bolt+nut in other locations. As I was installing, it was clear that the rivnuts are used to hold the slider's position, while the beefy bolts+nuts are used to secure the weight-bearing portions and take the impacts and vehicle weight (e.g., the huge main arms that attach the the frame). The big main arms actually use a combination of both.

Ah ok makes perfect sense. Thanks!

 

[CharlieS]

I found this on google….because i have no clue about rivets:

“Rivets are weak in shock load, but great for static loads.

A loose bolt is much weaker under cylical loads than a properly tightened one (ask the Mech Engineering guys why). A rivet (of the type you are considering) cannot be ‘tightened’ - the tightest you can get it is not very tight. (Rivets for big steel, like the GW Bridge, are installed hot, so they shrink and ‘tighten’). So, loose rivets and cylical loads equals premature failure.

Also, the rivet starts to get loose quickly, and it’s ability to be strong* drops significantly. That means instead of tightening up nuts and bolts, you get out the hammer and tighten up the rivets.

*Strength doesn’t actually change, but a loose member has a little bit of distance available to allow it to build up some momentum before it hits the end of the rivet…and that isn’t good.”


True or not?

They aren't rivets, they are rivnuts, a threaded fastener installed in a hole using a compression sleeve that locks the female portion of the fastener (threaded hole) into place so a male fastener (threaded bolt or screw) can be installed.

 

[yonah]

@FerrisBueller - excellent write-up. This took some time to write and compile, much appreciated.

 

[Roscoes]

Does anyone have input on what fuse to tap for the slider lights? my shop is closed for the holiday and I wanted to work on this over the weekend.

 

[Alpentalic]

Many thanks for the write up here @FerrisBueller ! When I installed yesterday this was a clutch supplement to the Slee instructions, which were also great. Really appreciate the level of thought and effort that went into putting this together- it's what makes this little community great.

 

[doktorno]

Thanks for the write up.