How much do I need to spend on rock sliders 2024

I've seen bolt on rock sliders go between $700 and almost $2000. How much do I really need to spend? What am I really getting for the increased cost?

 

The same failure points. Go weld-on

 

What's the deal with the failure points? I'm considering making my own

 

Bolt on are not as strong as welded to frame. Some of the cheapy bolt ons you see on Amazon are barely strong enough to work as cab steps

Post some examples of what's $700 vs $2000. I got some weld on 4xInnovations for a few hundred and they serve the purpose.

 

All depends on the build of the slider. Take Coastal offroad for example, they use a lot of square tubing for the main tube and the legs which makes the slider considerably stronger. They also use 3/16" frame plates that run the length of the cab and brace the bottom of the frame too. Not to mention the huge gussets they include as well. So you're getting considerably more steel and engineering to make these strong rock slider than you are for one of those cheap Amazon sliders that use HREW tubes for everything.

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Think about how much you’re going to be testing the sliders:

If you’re going to drive on the road mostly and maybe go on a trail infrequently, a lesser set would likely be sufficient. The lesser sets will be made from thinner steel and the attachment to the truck won’t be as robust. Anything that attaches to the underside of the cab, not the frame, won’t give much protection and may cause more harm.

If you’re not planning to go and beat the heck out of it but will encounter the occasional rock or tree, you can safely use some mid-range sliders that are bolt on. There are lots of good options out there between $900 and $1,300 and shipping costs will likely be extra.

if you’re going full rock crawling, spend as much as you can because you’ll be relying on them very often. A dollar spent now will save a lot more later.

A good set adds quite a bit of weight unless they’re aluminum. My RSG’s are bolt on and weigh about 200lbs for the set.