anyone running these sliders

suncruiser · 05-23-2007, 11:06 PM

https://www.shop.fjcruiseroffroad.co...1&categoryId=9

just wanted some reviews on if you like these or not, whether they hold up offroad

Stan the Man · 05-23-2007, 11:09 PM

technically these arent sliders, theyre just fancy side steps. they wont help much for protection from the rocks. the hoops will probably get ripped off if youre in the tough stuff. also they arent mounted to the frame, just under the body.

so if youre looking for rock sliders, these wouldnt be the things to get. but if you just want side steps, theyre great.

suncruiser · 05-23-2007, 11:15 PM

i kinds figured since the steps were angled down, they would be in the way, im still leaning towards the stock toyota sliders

***uphill*** · 05-23-2007, 11:16 PM

Steps may actually damage your vehicle since they're lower than the frame and if you "whack" them on a rock they may bend up into the frame.

They're great for mall crawling and such. Not for off road use.

suncruiser · 05-23-2007, 11:21 PM

well im heading to colorado in august, and the last thing i need is something that will cause more damage than protection.

***uphill*** · 05-23-2007, 11:27 PM

PMed you in this regard.

**Chatsworth 818 FJ** · 05-23-2007, 11:48 PM

I run these , nice very strong, but attached to body, not frame. Im going to sell mine and get all-pro sliders.

Stan the Man · 05-24-2007, 03:56 AM

for added protection (and use of a step) get something that sticks out like All Pro, Donahoe, or Expedition One. they stick out about 5 more inches and add protection to the rocker panels and can also be used as a step. Toyotas are flush with the doors.

Brian - VABeach · 05-24-2007, 06:50 AM

Here's a great Thread that might help: Complete Slider Comparison

5150 Cruiser · 05-24-2007, 08:35 AM

I have thoses. I can tell you from experinace thatthese don't work as body armor. Wentto hollister a few weeks ago for the norcal GTG and they almost got me stuck. Wheni got hung up i bent them up a bit. No damamge but they could have done worse if i wasn't carfull. I too like chatsworth will be selling these for some sliders. Undecided whitch ones yet.