What style of rock slider do you prefer? Tubular or platform? I like the tubular style with kickouts and a 20 degree angle. I'm looking to add a setup to my 24 Overtrail, but I my preferred manufacturer (RCI) doesn't make them. I looked at ones sold by Cali-Raised. They look nice, but I have seen reviews complaining about the quality of the powdercoat. Does anyone have experience with them? What about Westcott Designs? Are there any other vendors I am overlooking? Thanks.
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CBI makes them flat. I just installed mine. I'm not sure how I feel about these coming from the OEM side steps. I also wanted a 20 degree slider, but couldn't figure out how to use the Westcott website. Now that I have these CBIs I'm realizing that-
1. Sliders are a bit smaller than steps as a step surface. Adding 20 degrees of tilt might make it a bit too small if someone other than you is going to use it. It's really easy to miss them when getting out of the car.
2. The 20 degrees won't make any noticeable difference on rocks. They have tubes all around. If anything it'll let rocks get a little closer to the body. My main concern with sliders is the way they connect to the frame and how likely those parts will catch on rocks. Don't know about others, but after installing the CBI sliders, I noticed they're tucked in a tiny bit higher than I feared, so overall I think they're good.
3. 20 degrees might look better. There's a bit of a space between the slider and the body (which the OEM steps covered nicely), making the sliders look a bit after-markety. They're very well made and finished, and that space is probably a good thing for when they get real big impacts. Also lets me stick my foot in better.
Anyway, I suggest you get good pictures or see in person whatever slider you're getting, unless this is all about rocks and not about looks / comfort.
1. Sliders are a bit smaller than steps as a step surface. Adding 20 degrees of tilt might make it a bit too small if someone other than you is going to use it. It's really easy to miss them when getting out of the car.
2. The 20 degrees won't make any noticeable difference on rocks. They have tubes all around. If anything it'll let rocks get a little closer to the body. My main concern with sliders is the way they connect to the frame and how likely those parts will catch on rocks. Don't know about others, but after installing the CBI sliders, I noticed they're tucked in a tiny bit higher than I feared, so overall I think they're good.
3. 20 degrees might look better. There's a bit of a space between the slider and the body (which the OEM steps covered nicely), making the sliders look a bit after-markety. They're very well made and finished, and that space is probably a good thing for when they get real big impacts. Also lets me stick my foot in better.
Anyway, I suggest you get good pictures or see in person whatever slider you're getting, unless this is all about rocks and not about looks / comfort.
I had Victory sliders on my 5th gen 4Runner and liked them a lot. I prefer more of a step/slider combo and their powdercoat held up really nicely for the 3 years I had it. Already have a lot of extra weight on my GX and don't really rock crawl, so only rocking the Overtrail steps currently. Westcott, CBI, Slee, Dissent would all be ones to check out.
I had White Knuckle Off Road sliders on my Land Cruiser. The portion under the vehicle is flat, while the “steps” and kick out are tubular. Strongly recommend them!
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Thanks for your insights. The Westcott's webpage might have an issue because I wasn't able configure an order and get a price. I ended up calling them and will be getting the sliders from them. I spent too miuch time today talking and emailing a few of the vendors who make sliders.
I do agree they are a little bit less than wide than the platforms, but I don't know if they are more or less effective. I don't do hardcore rock climbing, so they work for me. And you might be right about them looking a little better
I do agree they are a little bit less than wide than the platforms, but I don't know if they are more or less effective. I don't do hardcore rock climbing, so they work for me. And you might be right about them looking a little better
I have the caliraised ones and have zero complaints so far. I’m local to them and have actually used the same powder coat shop they use for some of my own things. That shop is top notch, so I’m hoping those powder coat complaints were outliers. I had their sliders on my tundra for about 6 years and hung the truck on them several times with no issues. Ended up selling those sliders to a friend and the powder coat is still in great shape on them.
My $0.02 ymmv
My $0.02 ymmv
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The Caliraised do look good
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