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
13%
Or can it do without?
7
5%
Must it protect the doors?
11
7%
Or only the sill?
14
9%
Is weight important?
11
7%
Or do you not mind the extra weight?
14
9%
Is clearance important?
20
13%
Or do you not mind the bumps?
3
2%
Is it a requirement that it mounts to the chassis?
14
9%
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?
21
14%
 
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Re: Rock slider concept

Post by hugejp »

Peter Connan wrote: 25 Mar 2019 16:02 HAve you looked at the folding steps from the old series landies?

I have often thought these may be an option. Are they available? & what do they cost?
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Post by Peter Connan »

No idea JP.

Sure it wouldn't be too difficult to fabricate. Problem is they do hang under the sill, so on a lowish car they would be vulnerable, but on something as high as David's, I doubt they would ever touch.

Will put my thinking cap on...
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I would definitely try something like this, I think it is a great idea.
Due to the height of my car I must admit that I would like to have a step to reach my roof rack, the door sills just do not suffice.
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Don't like the Landy steps. The hinge mechanism always gets messed up against rocks, or bent. I am hoping to do a hang on type setup, or still better, use my two hi-lift points with a slide in step that gets held in place with pins. But my over engineering will probably add another 30kg to the car by the time I am done :doh:
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This is what the Y60's would look like:
NP04_06A - Rock Slider Y60 Slinky ASM.PDF
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Would definitely be interested. Have you worked out a price yet?
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Peter Connan wrote: 27 Mar 2019 16:15 This is what the Y60's would look like:
NP04_06A - Rock Slider Y60 Slinky ASM.PDF
Nice Peter, however, the slippery, round rock rock sliders I have keeps my MiL at home, and my wife on her toes... :thumbup:
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:rolling: :rolling:

John, these hug the car and do not protrode past the edge of the door.

So even better at keeping MIL's away.

Unfortunately 'n don't have a budget right now to make a pair for my car to show you what it looks like...
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Do you have a pic of these rock sliders by now?
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As it happens, the first set was fitted just before the river trip. But on a Y61, not a Y60.
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The owner decided to cut them a bit shorter in order not to have to trim the plastic arches, which is not what I would recommend.
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