ROCK SLIDERS - REMEMBERING WHY

[KFM1961]

I had previously fabricated rocksliders, then my friends talked me into wheeling that day rather than install the sliders.

By the end of the day, the driver's door wouldn't open and the right side door was not happy. After some modifications with some cutdown 2x4's, hydraulic jacks, and 2lb and 4lb swinging presses doors operated correctly. Then I installed the rock sliders!

I recommend installation of sliders prior to any wheeling. The damage can either be viewed as trophy marks or an all-around error in judgement (my preference).

Damage came from various locations on the Wheeler Lake Trail.

BTW - Removal of mud flaps and plastic trim was automatic during the rock sliding process.

[carpenle]

Ouch! I need to get my sliders installed, this gives me a reason to bump it up to the top of my list.

[Chris]

Sorry to see the damage Kevin but you may have just created the "go-to" thread for everyone asking what their first mod should be!

[ExplorerTom]

It was one of the first real off-road mods I did. The first was a body lift. The sliders were then custom built to match the new body height.

I haven't "cashed" mine in yet- I keep hitting other things.

[Jackie]

X 2 to sliders. I have a tendency to "fall off rocks-n-stuff". Skids too. (Or I might have lost my oil pan on more than a few occasions). I'm such a rookie!

[Brad]

It was my second mod after a good set of MT's. I damaged my door after installing the sliders with a loose tree trunk on TOTW.

[Metalhed]

The rock in the middle of the creek on Jenny Creek cost me $500
Sliders were next after that

[Shane]

Looks like that is next on my list for sure.

[The StRanger]

Still have my OEM "" running boards ''
After a weekend at C.O.R.E. all my buds called them
Redneck sliders. But my doors still work ...

[Shane]

I was looking around for some for the jeep and they want a lot for them in my opinion. Now this is true that it would be cheaper to buy the sliders verses body repairs. May be I will try and fab up my own... need to buy a welder first though.

[ExplorerTom]

Doubt I could get body work done for $325 (what I paid for my sliders- custom built)

[The StRanger]

K&K Steel with a good welder.
Done deal !

[carpenle]

K&K is great, that is where my sliders and rear bumper on the CJ came from.

[Shane]

carpenle previously posted:

[carpenle]

http://www.kksurplus.com/

[carpenle]

K&K Surplus has used steel at I believe $.50 a lbs. You have to dig through their yard, but it is amazing what you can find. They also have new stock, but you pay more for that.

[The StRanger]

carpenle previously posted:

[Shane]

I will check it out. I am off next Tuesday I will try and stop by there while the kids are in school and see what they have.

[carpenle]

They are open for a half a day on Sat. That is when I usually go down. I needed a small piece of angle iron, so I went to ACE and they wanted over $15, at K&K cost me $2.5. When I am looking at fabing any project, K & K is the first place I start.

[WDoG]

Wheeler Lake is a fun trail! Sadly my Rodeo suffered some of the same damage on it. No rock guards on my Rodeo and it did some damage to my passenger door. Luckily that door was already damaged and it just added to some rock rash to it. I would highly recommend sliders on a trail like wheeler lake.







Here is also why rock sliders is a good idea on wheeler.