bolt on sliders<>Worth it or Worthless

i was thinking same thing, but sliders are a good source of protection, in case i do wana crawl over some rocks im protected. i do plan and making my truck trail safe, not necessarily trail rated lol, i have no shame gettting towed on a trail, or "pulled" to safety, but i do if i break something.

 

Slee has a large focus on Land Cruiser's but everything it HIGH quality.

 

I just bought some bolt on sliders from Avid and they should be here in a few week. I have heard nothing but good stuff about products from them.

 

hmm..
did you check out the demello bolt on's? pretty $$ though
http://www.demello-offroad.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=27_21&products_id=96
*EDIT*
wow? demello weld on's $385
bolt ons-$639
or KR fab is releasing their bolt ons.
PM Amir (sandman247) for pics
he has them

 

Bolt strengths can always be matched with welds until you get into full penetration welds. Although with bolts you have to worry about reduced area of the frame and gussets due to holes. For our trucks tho this is negligable. Bolt ons are great as long as the mounting is sufficient

 

Sub'd.

 

yeah, and thats kinda what im getting out, whose bolt ons have sufficient hold. didn't wanna go over $400. i know limits my options, but i really wanna know if anyone has a story of bolt ons failing. i think it will be easier to eliminate someone due to failure, its a tough thing to decide....hmmmmmmmmm

 

I sure hope Beefed is still doing sliders as I have paid for a set.

 

can you link the thread....i cant find it.

 

I have Shrockworks and the quality is top-notch. Very pleased with these and they are very strong.
Never really noticed them being too short or anything. It wasn't really a problem

 

what bothers me is i am rady to buy today, right now, send money, and i dont know what to do?? grrrrrrr

 

http://www.avidoffroad.com/products/05-tacoma-products/sliders/

$330 + shipping

 

dont think avid does bolt ons

 

edit above post

The bolt-on slider/steps are an alternative to the step bars. They are designed more for the people that like the looks of sliders but don’t need the super strength of weld ons. There is no drilling or welding required to install them. They simply bolt into the factory running board mounts. Because of the mounting location, these sliders are not intended to support the weight of the truck but can be used as steps, dent protection, and light off-roading. Think of them as step bars that look like sliders.


this may not be enough protection gaurantee for me

 

I'd pass on that. Especially if you wanna go offroading

 

yeah i wouls imagine that if they would say that about their own product, i should trust them.doesn't mean all bolt ons are bad, but those would not be appropriate

 

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even though that looks like Andrew's truck (arizonad54) and he frequently wheels his truck.
they look nice though

 

looks like they're the short bed ones...

 

No thats how mine look as well