Slider Opinions?

[Markuson]

I got the Slee units on my 200. They’re untested as of now. CM2019 is coming soon, tho.

I’m over 8k pounds and have slammed my Slee sliders extremely hard many many times now...winched myself on them, landed hard and scraped off tons of the powder coat—touch up paint—repeated several times.

-They have never chnged shape after hits ...no dents or kinks.

I have heard of at least one person who managed to bend the rear-most portion of their Slee, but That’s it.

You can buy stronger if you choose certain materials from shops like BudBuilt that will build to your spec (BB will someday replace my skids), but until I manage to damage these sliders (and I’ve practically tried) I really have only good stuff to report.

 

[stayalert]

I've not had Slee sliders but wouldn't hesitate with them. I have WKOR sliders on my 200 with bump outs for the rear wheels. Haven't tested them out yet (other than for roof access which is excellent) My "wheeling" is generally in support of my tree work and I'm more apt to be in mud and/or snow/ice....The bump outs are great (previously had CBI off road sliders with bump outs on a Tacoma.) the bump outs will push the whole truck off trees instead of having the trees crinkle fenders & 1/4's and then the rear wheel gets pinned against the tree.....

 

[4gotalot]

I went with Bud Built step sliders DOM with the kick out and diamond plate fill and matte finish. I do not get to crawl on rocks much intentionally but I find myself following other triple locked 80's and bigger tires on trail rides and the sliders are there for the "OH #$%!" moments. Bud Built skid plates are next for the same reason.

My dogs also like the kick out on the sliders as a launching platform into the back seat.

 

[McCrapper]

I haven't been able to find how much wider the slee sliders are than the OEM steps? There is a thread somewhere but I cant find it again.

 

[Reckless]

I dont remember but they feel about the same to me. I took my stock ones off some time ago. My wild guess is about 0.5."

Yesterday a box truck drove to close to me and it felt like something richocheted off my sliders or side panel. I stopped the car but couldnt find any damage in the dark.

 

[timjax]

Are there any nerf bars or sliders with detachable steps? Here's one that NFab makes for 4Runners and FJ Cruisers:

Obviously, not useful for actual slider/wheeling purposes, but good for passenger access.

 

[jetstream23]

Are there any nerf bars or sliders with detachable steps? Here's one that NFab makes for 4Runners and FJ Cruisers:View attachment 1913462
Obviously, not useful for actual slider/wheeling purposes, but good for passenger access.

You're saying those two steps are detachable from the rail/slider? That's probably a convenience for some people but I would just see those steps as something else to store and haul around when not attached.

Also, I have Slee sliders going on my LC in the next 2-3 weeks.

 

[timjax]

You're saying those two steps are detachable from the rail/slider? That's probably a convenience for some people but I would just see those steps as something else to store and haul around when not attached.

Also, I have Slee sliders going on my LC in the next 2-3 weeks.

I've seen some that are detachable for the sake of the best of both worlds, but the steps in the picture are part of the welded construction. My off road use personally would mainly be sand and dirt trails, so rock crawling and functioning sliders are not a concern for me at the moment. Just wondering if anyone makes this type of rail.

 

[Taco2Cruiser]

I've seen some that are detachable for the sake of the best of both worlds, but the steps in the picture are part of the welded construction. My off road use personally would mainly be sand and dirt trails, so rock crawling and functioning sliders are not a concern for me at the moment. Just wondering if anyone makes this type of rail.

Not really just as the market really doesn't have many people that would actually spend the money on something like that.

Example form a building perspective, if you look at that step, you'll the see the main tube (the tube that runs below the body seam). If those tips are removed, you have very little rail left to protect the sides fo the truck. Now take the idea of a normal rock slider, with an outer tube and how far out the sticks, regardless of who makes them. Then add a drop step to that. You could imagine how far out that step would be, it would actually start to hinder stepping into the truck. You would be stepping up on a drop step, then have another half step on the slider, then a step into the truck. It's just not a good idea when put into practice.

So you're left with a "rock rail" or normal slider. I have a 200 series rock rail built right now that I'm going to advertise to west coast, overalnder types that don't want the outer tube. Will it sell? Who know, just wanting to see. Could I make a drop for that? Yep, an maybe that's closer to what you want.

 

[2008Cruiser]

I really like our White Knuckle sliders. DOM tubing, super stout and best of all they work very well!

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[JZelnick]

There’s Budbuilt and then there’s everything else...

 

[AZCRSR]

So you're left with a "rock rail" or normal slider. I have a 200 series rock rail built right now that I'm going to advertise to west coast, overalnder types that don't want the outer tube. Will it sell? Who know, just wanting to see. Could I make a drop for that? Yep, an maybe that's closer to what you want.

Guess timing is everything... I just posted a question about "rails" vs. "sliders". I'd prefer rails at this point but not sure if they provide the same level of protection compared to sliders. Do you have any info on your rock rail you can send my way?

 

[Willy beamin]

Sliders are One of the best protection items you will buy for your truck. Plus they help in tight turns to pivot off of. If you venture off road they can pay for themselves quickly.