Question about sliders

I am relatively new to offloading but not car/trucks...So looking at sliders and talking to my Jeep buddy about it and he was mentioning not having the sliders open and the tubular designs allow you to get caught on rocks when sliding over. Also concern it could allow for smaller rocks to get stuck between the body and the sliders. What is everyone's experience with this? For example I am looking at the RCI sliders with the 20 deg angle.

 

Hey Steve!!

Personally haven't experienced a situation I have been in where my slider caught on anything, the kick out design is to allow the vehicle to pivot off of/ keep the body away from an obstacle. Jeep sliders are designed a little different than the ones in the Toyota world, as they have a much wider wheel base and shorter wheel base VS a Toyota, having the sliders on a Jeep be tucked up toward the body more and having more of a "boat side" style slider is ideal for those applications as they will be more prone to getting hung up on things, Toyotas on the other hand with the wheel base, track width and overall trails that the vehicles are capable of running in general you will rarely, if ever experience being hung up on the slider itself.

Our sliders are designed much different than most on the market to ensure a high, tight and great performing slider.
We utilize a 2'' X 2'' .188'' square mount tube with a 1.75'' DOM round tubing.
All sliders offer a top tread pre-welded on to help double as a step if need be.

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Thank you for the feedback! I will certainly take a look. After looking around and swing pretty much the same design it seemed unlikely that design wouldn’t work or people wouldn’t buy them.

 

Yep, works fantastic overall!

I'd be more than happy to help get you squared away if you need. Shoot me a DM and Ill get you hooked up.

 

The slider we use are different than Jeep oem sliders. I had a Jeep I know what your buddy is talking about with the little rocks getting stuck. I have rci sliders on my truck the more flat ones with top plates and I’m very happy with them. Cbi rci c4 and other companies make good sliders get the ones you like and you’ll be happy they make the truck look a lot better.

 

Are you going to get the tread plate?

 

Nearly all of the Tacoma slider designs are gonna be the same, minus a few options. Those few options will be things like degree of angle (you'll want to decide what best suits you), filler plates, and kickout vs no kickout. My personal preference is always go for filler plates; not only does it help as a step, but protects against trail debris wedging between the slider and body. I also prefer kickout, but thats not to say there aren't scenarios that a straight tube wouldn't perform better. As for degree of angle, its preference. If you were going for strictly off roading, high angle and tucked up close may be beneficial. If you intend for a child to also use the slider as a step, very low or no angle would be more useful. Thats not to say you can't make it work with any of the combined setups. They all have the same purpose in the end. All it really boils down to is who do you trust to supply some quality welds, who may be closest to you for local pickup (shipping freight is costly), or who can give you something timely/products in stock if price is no concern. Side note, powder coat is a no-go if you intend to use them. Rattle can primer/paint is the answer.

 

Thanks for your help!

Awesome thank you. I guess I can always modify them and weld bottom plates if it's an issue.

I don't think so.

Thank you for the info. I really like the higher angle versions and from the look of it I think they still will function as a step for the kids too. I guess I will see on that one. Hopefully I am right. I already ordered some from RCI before reading this...so powder coat was already decided. I guess I could always reach out and see if they could change it. How big a deal is the powder coat vs rattle can? I am sure I will have to touch it up.

 

The higher angle ones can still be used as a step; but truthfully, sliders just aren't good steps to begin with. I added skateboard grip tape to mine in the high foot traffic areas, but I think its honestly been more of a pain for my passengers when they're pants or bare skin catch it. Had one instance where a kid slipped off, and rode the entire grip taped slider down the back of their leg down to the ground. That was a nasty wound, and wife despised the sliders after that.. We're used to them now though. As far as powder coat, its worth it if you don't intend to beat on them on the trail. If its truly just for looks, PC is super strong and a great choice. If they're intended to be used as sliders on the trail, its a giant waste of money bc its gonna chip off. Many get them raw metal and rattle can, because you'll be rattle can touching up anyways.