I like these sliders a lot. Not too worried about them being in the way of skid plates, as I can just cut them to fit. Are those bolts all through factory openings in the frame? Assuming you have to fish the nuts inside the frame for the ones that aren't threaded?Hope this helps
I got the same, thanks to that black friday deal free shipping that was posted for Offroad Elements. Excellent service from them.Here's another vote for Rock Hard 4x4 Patriot sliders (angled down to maximize step). Shipping/packaging was awesome — arrived in perfect condition. Install was a bit of a struggle due to a couple of the factory body mount bolts being a pain to take out (pry forcefully) and put back in (rubber mallet). I ended up drilling out all of the factory pinch weld holes, as suggested may be required in Rock Hard's install video.
One note of concern: the install hardware that shipped with the sliders contained washers and bolts to fit into the existing floor holes. The O.D. of these washers was way too small — smaller than the hole in the slider bracket they were meant to secure. I emailed Offroad Elements, where I purchased the sliders, and they responded right away, saying RH would overnight a new set. I received an entire set of the same hardware, bolts, washers, nuts — everything — but exactly the same. No big deal, as I ended up using the large set of washers meant to be used with their replacement body mount bolts.
Overall I'm super happy with the sliders. They're built solid and secured solid, and make decent steps. Awesome support from Offroad Elements, too.
Looks good, i am thinking about the same ones. Just not sure if i want the angled up or down? Would you mind taking a pic or two of them straight on, as in a side shot of the truck, if that makes since? Just want to see how far the come down past the door. ThanksHere's another vote for Rock Hard 4x4 Patriot sliders (angled down to maximize step). Shipping/packaging was awesome — arrived in perfect condition. Install was a bit of a struggle due to a couple of the factory body mount bolts being a pain to take out (pry forcefully) and put back in (rubber mallet). I ended up drilling out all of the factory pinch weld holes, as suggested may be required in Rock Hard's install video.
One note of concern: the install hardware that shipped with the sliders contained washers and bolts to fit into the existing floor holes. The O.D. of these washers was way too small — smaller than the hole in the slider bracket they were meant to secure. I emailed Offroad Elements, where I purchased the sliders, and they responded right away, saying RH would overnight a new set. I received an entire set of the same hardware, bolts, washers, nuts — everything — but exactly the same. No big deal, as I ended up using the large set of washers meant to be used with their replacement body mount bolts.
Overall I'm super happy with the sliders. They're built solid and secured solid, and make decent steps. Awesome support from Offroad Elements, too.
Thats perfect, just wanted to see how far down they came. I think i like those better than the angled up. Thanks Again.Until I get a straight on shot, this might help:
can you post more pics of these? interested.I haven't really seen these mentioned here at all. I ended up getting the Go Rhino Dominator D1 steps. Overall, they're good. Wife and I installed them on a Saturday and then beat the truck up on Sunday. We're both short, so we needed the step option, especially with it lifted. My only complaints are that they don't frame mount, but use the existing mounts that the factory Rubicon rails used along with the punch weld holes. Also, the rails don't take into account the curve of the truck, so that caused me to snap a couple of the pinch weld bolts.
They're definitely sturdy, and can take some moderate abuse. They could have potential to take more if they had a frame mounted reinforcement.
