Slider Opinions?

[Markuson]

I can only speak to my sliders - Slee sliders - but I can tell you that they have taken the weight of my fully loaded 200 many times, without bending.

Mine are slightly dented in places, scratched like a mother, but they do their job exceptionally well.

Plus, Slee is a small company that really supports our 200 Series group - I personally think that should factor into sending some money their way for sliders, in addition to them making an outstanding product.

Full agreement on last point. A good guy who started a good company. Honest, and won't try to talk you into unnecessary stuff. If anything, @sleeoffroad tends to talk people OUT of stuff unless truly needed... Go figure!! Reverse psychology? heh... But anyway... yes. Always prefer supporting the good guys.

 

[Reckless]

How far do the slee sliders come out from the vehicle? Do they make the car wider? It looks like the white knuckle ones stick out 2-3" from the side? Slee looks almost flush with the tires.

 

[Markuson]

How far do the slee sliders come out from the vehicle? Do they make the car wider? It looks like the white knuckle ones stick out 2-3" from the side? Slee looks almost flush with the tires.

In the photo I posted looking straight down...they look flush with my tires and extend beyond the width of the body slightly, but that's what you want. If they don't extend somewhat, you more likely to have objects still take out your door panel or fender on departure. In this photo, I have spacers on my Rock warriors...but you can see that Slee's stick out just past the fender width. Makes sense to me... You want your sliders to protect your door panels, and to do that, they need some width.

To me, this width seems just about perfect.

 

[Romer]

Another vote for Slee Step Sliders. I also had them on my 80 and they held up well on the Rubicon, plus the wife likes the fact they are like a step. I had tube sliders on my 100 and didnt like them, they came with the truck or I would have gotten step sliders

This is Little Sluice on the Rubicon. It was a bit haary at that angle with the rock right there, the sliders did the job. The photo was taken just before you go high on the passenger side

I rode on top of rocks on several obstacles, meaning the slider was on a rock and I used that to spin around the obstacle. Banged the sides and never looked worse for the wear . . at least with a little black paint

The look on the 200 is excellent

 

[Reckless]

Thanks Markuson, I can never argue with you. You are always right. Slee seems to be best option for me because I dont want vehicle to get wider. A little wider makes sense but only a little bit.

 

[Markuson]

Thanks Markuson, I can never argue with you. You are always right. Slee seems to be best option for me because I dont want vehicle to get wider. A little wider makes sense but only a little bit.

Haha! If only that were true! (Always right). But thx for the props. Honestly, I learn new things here every day and in the vast heirarchy of real gurus here...I do NOT qualify. I look to others for info constantly and take in what I can...share what I can. It's fun to be a part of the learning process. I'm wrong plenty and am not a mechanic by any stretch. I'm amazed (and envious) at some of the things guys here manage to do on their own. What a great forum!

 

[TonyP]

T, thanks for the post. I should have a visual on mine next week. All my brackets and step treads are coming in from the laser cutter Mon/Tues next week. Mine will be a flat step like others. Once I get a rig in the shop I will make a pitched version as well. I have 5 sets ready to weld up as soon as my pieces are inspected.

I'd say mine are a hybrid between a full covered stepper and a tube design.

Bolt-on and Hilti self tap bolts to install. (drilling required)
3" x 2" x 3/16" rectangle tube
1-5/8" x .120" or .188" DOM (std or HD version)
1.5" x .250" square tube runners
.250" gussets
3/8" frame plates (bolt on or contour shaped for better welding angles to the frame.. if that's your thing)
3/16" plate step treads

Yes, bare metal is my only offering. Just my .02¢ I'd never waste money on powder coating for sliders. As always, I will ship to any coating facility to save the extra manhandling of a 140# box of goodies and usually a tad cheaper too.

J

I should be passing through next month/early Feb. I'll be in contact through text for a set (possibly a TD suspension kit) and for whatever measurements you need. Assuming I ever get my 200 back from the dealer.

 

[Willy beamin]

Another vote for Slee Step Sliders. I also had them on my 80 and they held up well on the Rubicon, plus the wife likes the fact they are like a step. I had tube sliders on my 100 and didnt like them, they came with the truck or I would have gotten step sliders

This is Little Sluice on the Rubicon. It was a bit haary at that angle with the rock right there, the sliders did the job. The photo was taken just before you go high on the passenger side
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I rode on top of rocks on several obstacles, meaning the slider was on a rock and I used that to spin around the obstacle. Banged the sides and never looked worse for the wear . . at least with a little black paint

The look on the 200 is excellent
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did your wheels get scratched up on that trip?

 

[Romer]

did your wheels get scratched up on that trip?

A couple knicks in the rims some scrapes on the bumper and sliders, nothing a little buffing couldn't fix

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

I should be passing through next month/early Feb. I'll be in contact through text for a set (possibly a TD suspension kit) and for whatever measurements you need. Assuming I ever get my 200 back from the dealer.

We will be here until late March and then gone for about a month. Tuff Truck challenge in Australia....

J

 

[gearguywb]

I had Slee sliders on my 100 series and were worth every penny. Knowing that you had the body protection that they provide, and that they can support the vehicle weight = priceless!

 

[steenh]

Another vote for Slee. Had them on my 100 and now the 200 and I've I banged the crap out of them and other than a dent or two from some really tough banging, they held up perfect. Just like everything else he makes.

 

[wardharris]

Coming from 60/70 Series, I have run 4x4 Labs, ARB, Cruisin Offroad and White Knuckle armor, along with DIY. Considering sliders and alternative suppliers for a 200 purchase, the candidates would be Slee, White Knuckle and Trail Tailor @reevesci (the man is a fabrication animal, does great work).

If/when Luke @4x4labs got around to it, a 4x4 Labs rear bumper system and sliders would be high on my list.

 

[sage1]

What does Slee charge for installing the sliders..? May be worth a road trip, especially if a shocks or suspension are on the list too.

 

[Mogwai]

I was out yesterday thinking about this actually. I think I actually prefer the look and day to day functionality of the white knuckles with kickouts, but I'm not sure on the trail. There was a point I was coming around a large rock on driver side and just barely clearing it. There was another rock passenger side making it a narrow pass, as I went by looking to the rear I would have hit the rock if I had the kickout, but I didn't and I slid right by without having to use them. If I had the kickout I would have hit, and my rear would have been kicked over forcing my rear to hit the rock on the passenger side. I was glad I had the narrower Slee's as I slid past both obstacles. Sometimes the best protection is not having to use them in the first place!

 

[Romer]

What does Slee charge for installing the sliders..? May be worth a road trip, especially if a shocks or suspension are on the list too.

The best way to find out is to call them.

 

[Markuson]

I was out yesterday thinking about this actually. I think I actually prefer the look and day to day functionality of the white knuckles with kickouts, but I'm not sure on the trail. There was a point I was coming around a large rock on driver side and just barely clearing it. There was another rock passenger side making it a narrow pass, as I went by looking to the rear I would have hit the rock if I had the kickout, but I didn't and I slid right by without having to use them. If I had the kickout I would have hit, and my rear would have been kicked over forcing my rear to hit the rock on the passenger side. I was glad I had the narrower Slee's as I slid past both obstacles. Sometimes the best protection is not having to use them in the first place!

This is the EXACT scenario I think of with kick outs. An example was shown in one of the Rubicon videos posted...where you're missing the outside fender just barely while sliding along the inside. Being forced to anticipate the kick out that's coming is something I'd rather not have to think about when really in a tight squeeze.

 

[highrisk]

I went with white knuckle. I dropped the truck on the passenger side hard. They held the weight and didn't bend.

And I think it makes it easier for my little boy to climb in and out too.

It is a pain to drill the frame. I used my little impact driver and had a much better time than with my drill.

 

[Reckless]

Has anyone had a car accident with the sliders taking the impact? Basically being in a T-bone situation.

 

[TonyP]

The average car traveling at 45mph has about 130 tons of force. That's 130 tons of lateral force into the frame so I'm pretty sure you're rig would be hosed but I'd assume a slider would help protecting occupants depending on the vehicle.

I'd be interested in hearing real world experiences though.