Does anyone know anything about the TJM side steps? i was looking at the white knuckle sliders then found these, they cost less than half as much but was wondering if they provide protection or just serve as a sidestep. i like the slee ones as well but slee and white knuckle seem to be comparable and i prefer the look of the white knuckle sliders
Does anyone know anything about the TJM side steps? i was looking at the white knuckle sliders then found these, they cost less than half as much but was wondering if they provide protection or just serve as a sidestep. i like the slee ones as well but slee and white knuckle seem to be comparable and i prefer the look of the white knuckle sliders
Just my pea-brain opinion, but...
...of all the mods out there, sliders are the protective mod you really don't want to compromise on.
I was at R.E.I. the other day, and saw sliders on a 4-Runner that probably looked "cool" when installed, but that were horribly bent.
-Where the bends were, it was clear how incredibly flimsy the tubing was. Just really really bad.
I don't know about the TJM, but I do know the Slee sliders are incredibly STOUT and easily able to support the weight of your vehicle. I also like how they are straight, as opposed to some that jut out in the rear. I guess I'd rather slide in a straight line, rather than be pushed sideways at the last bit. I'll be interested to hear what others think.
Are there any that are both functional and stick way out to help stop door dingers? These don't look very wide. If they are 50% of slee you probably get what you pay for.
You might want to have a look not only at the sides, but the hardware underneath. One thing about the Slee sliders is that the underside rails are *incredibly stout.* You see more of the outer tubing, but the rails beneath your truck are super heavy duty. Some of the "sliders" I've seen are little more than glorified running boards. Might wanna check the meat UNDER the truck...
That would be awesome. I just installed some Slee Sliders and am curious about the mounting systems of other sliders. I would be very surprised if they were better mounted. Slee's team came up with a very clever idea for the front support that works like a charm, not to mention using a lot of already existing mounting points. Very impressed.
The TJM rails are not sliders in any way but are reasonably sturdy as steps (certainly better than factory or ARBs woeful efforts. They would provide some support to the sill panels and might even allow the car to be slowly lifted but would not withstand a significant crunching impact as would a set of Slees that are as sturdy and built like a pair of proverbial brick shjthouses. Jacking the truck up on its side is a simple matter with Slees. Woud try it with TJMs
If TJMs have any saving grace its that they do employ a crush can mounting system so many argue that they might prevent your air bags deploying in case of lateral impact whereas Slees are going to transmit any impact directly to the chassis.
I always disable the SRS system when wheeling so I prefer the Slees and am confident that any side prang from a car big enough to fire the inertia triggers is going to ruin your whole day anyway and that bent side bars will be the last of your problems .
Also you can trust me when I tell you that Slees do stick out just far enough to prevent panel damage and I can assure you from first hand knowledge that any carpark cretin who carelessly opens their doors on to yours will come off second best - have no fear on that.
MetalTech makes sliders as well. They have a slight kickout at the back. I know MetalTech has a decent following in the FJ Cruiser community, but Slee always seemed like the preferred vendor here.
I've been considering both, but since neither are local to me, I find it hard to make a decision between the two.
Here are the detailed fitting instructions for the TJM side steps. I don't see any instructions that say to drill holes. Installation looks straightforward. TJM USA was very prompt in answering my questions. 3 year warranty is a plus. You guys can take a look at the mounting hardware.
TJM confirmed that the steps are air bag compliant.
Estimates from TJM are a 5.5 inch wide step with 3.5 inches past the door line. USA office did not know exact weight or dimensions as that is time consuming to get from AUS.
The structure looks pretty solid with 50MM tubes. Here are a couple photos of the steps installed on a Nissan Patrol and one on the 200 .
I've seen these available at less that $400 so they are not going to compete with $1000 products but it looks like something to consider.
Very happy with my White Knuckle's. They use existing holes and drilled holes. I like the kick out which makes it easier for the kids to get in and out. They are very stout and have taken a beating on trails with no issues.
Very happy with my White Knuckle's. They use existing holes and drilled holes. I like the kick out which makes it easier for the kids to get in and out. They are very stout and have taken a beating on trails with no issues.
I can't find any pricing information at all on the US or AU website. Anyone know where you can buy these? My wife just lost a running board on a concrete gas pump barrier and I need a replacement set that is preferably more robust to counteract her driving skill.
I can't find any pricing information at all on the US or AU website. Anyone know where you can buy these? My wife just lost a running board on a concrete gas pump barrier and I need a replacement set that is preferably more robust to counteract her driving skill.
If you want a true "barrier..." then I'd go for true sliders that are strong enough to avoid any bending. Some of the above steps that look more stout really aren't intended as sliders, even though they look the part. I can tell you that my Slee sliders are strong enough to support the full weight of the vehicle if it came to it. They also should provide significant strength against a side impact crash. They also make great steps for me short little wifey. $975. There are a couple other substantial slider options out there. Just make sure you don't mistake some of the steps for sliders. Really a huge difference in strength.
If I could convince my bride to swap out the stock running boards for an aftermarket upgrade for side protection, I'd definitely pull the trigger on the $975 Slee sliders over the $400 steps.
I prefer to have gas station islands and lesser vehicles bounce off my LC over absorbing the impact when it comes to protecting my family. (I've tested my 4Runner's sliders in a low speed collision with an overzealous Porsche Panamera previously.)
Personally, I'd prefer a super-strong steel sliders stopping a side impact. I sincerely doubt it would prevent side curtain airbags from deploying...but even if it didn't, heavy sliders essentially put frame-level strength between your passengers passengers and a side impact vehicle that normally CRUSHES the sheet metal of body panels on doors.
$975. There are a couple other substantial slider options out there. Just make sure you don't mistake some of the steps for sliders. Really a huge difference in strength.