Rock slider concept

Bullbars, roof racks, suspensions and other accessories relating to vehicle performance

What is expected of a rock slider

Must it have a step?
19
12%
Or can it do without?
8
5%
Must it protect the doors?
11
7%
Or only the sill?
15
10%
Is weight important?
12
8%
Or do you not mind the extra weight?
14
9%
Is clearance important?
21
13%
Or do you not mind the bumps?
3
2%
Is it a requirement that it mounts to the chassis?
15
10%
Or can it be mounted to the body as long as that doesn't compromise protection?
11
7%
Do you want specific points where one can jack, exclusively?
5
3%
Or do you prefer being able to jack anywhere under the side of the car?
22
14%
 
Total votes: 156

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Re: Rock slider concept

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Thanks Gareth
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That looks excellent Peter. :)
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Thanks Ian
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Peter Connan wrote: 03 Dec 2023 06:13 Malcolm, the old style is stil available on the GU.

Stylistically they don't work on the GQ, and I only ever made one set.

Also, with very hard wheeling they do cause vehicle damage due to the much greater leverage they can apply to the mounting points. And the GQ's doors don't extend outwards nearly as far as the GU doors.

So it's horses for courses. But I am thinking of making up some Aluminium "applique armor" panels to bolt onto the doors. Just a thought at the moment.
Peter do you perhaps have any photo's of the GU ones being referred to above?
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This set was shortened by the owner so as not to need to trim the plastics, and was fitted with glue as originally intended with rivets for backup:
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This set is a slightly later design, which bolts on and has steps built in. Not sure if they are fully fitted yet.
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