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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8581  
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With questions like that you will NOT get an agreement on what is best!
There is a lot of choices out there. In my opinion probably the best are the WVA/Safari Equip ones which are made in the UK We have them fitted to our Defenders 90 and 110 and have tried them out in 'anger' I have managed to bend one, however that was the least of my worries as I had bent the chassis and the front axle so minor damage to the R + T slider was not a major concern. There are cheaper ones on the market and also more expensive ones. However most of the competition in the UK come with either a paint or powder coated finish. Damage the coating and they will RUST. The WVA/Safari Equip ones comes hot dipped galvanised and then powder coated. Damage the powder coating by say sliding into concrete bollards due to black ice  the concrete bollards will be laying on the ground with a black stripe on them, however two years later the tree sliders will not be rusty. Do not ask me how I know These are the ones we use, recommend and supply
I notice you are in Aberdeenshire, now depending on your post code (remote area etc) will depend on carriage costs. One tip with tree sliders is to put anti slip tape on top of the tree slider but NOT on the outside edge. Brendan |
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2nd Jan 2013 11:31pm |
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| Andy Jeff Member Since: 11 Nov 2012 Location: Suffolk, UK. Posts: 143 
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Whilst these guys are sometimes slow in their service, their products are top draw and I would happily buy from them again.
http://www.rock-sliders.co.uk/ Andy. |
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2nd Jan 2013 11:32pm |
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| SteveG Member Since: 29 Nov 2011 Location: Norfolk Posts: 659 
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If you expect it to be used a lot against rocks etc, get painted galvanised ones as they are best to maintain. If just occasional use, mantec ones are the best fit and give close to factory look, but still work well, just powder coated not galvanised.
Cheers Steve |
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2nd Jan 2013 11:32pm |
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| Killer90 Site Sponsor Member Since: 09 Oct 2011 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 6478 
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As Brendan says there is alot of choice out there. I have only recently started to sell some which IMO are great value for money compared to the other big names out there. Prices are still to be updated on my site but i have the price file all sorted and will update tommorow
Photo shows both rock sliders and tree sliders- can be shot blasted and galvanized or supplied in powder coat, or both  CSK Automotive
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2nd Jan 2013 11:49pm |
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| bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3248  
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Agreed 
A few of us on here have their sliders fitted and I have heard nothing but praise for them. Service is slow as Andy said. Bob 2015 Jaguar XE240 R Sport - goes like ....... !! 2013 Defender 90 CSW - sold 2009 Defender 110 Double Cab - sold 2001 TD5 90 CSW - offroad project - sold to a forum member 2011 Porsche Boxster - for the sunny days ! |
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3rd Jan 2013 8:36am |
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| reidzer Member Since: 11 Apr 2012 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 12 |
Thanks for the replies.
Now just to see if they will post to Aberdeenshire! You would think it's mars but it's 5 minutes from the town! |
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3rd Jan 2013 6:17pm |
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| BigWheels Member Since: 21 Mar 2010 Location: Somerset Posts: 1405 
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Can you link where those you sell are on your web site. I couldn't see any under exterior protection.  Land Rover Defenders. 67 years heritage, minimal appearance changes, still going strong all over the world. Not a fashion vehicle, but fashionable to own. Made for the needy, not the greedy. Ta ta Defender |
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3rd Jan 2013 8:21pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8581
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BW, just told Barbara and she just groaned!
Are you after 90, 110 or 130's? Will give you a price Brendan |
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3rd Jan 2013 9:55pm |
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| couplands Member Since: 31 Aug 2011 Location: Peak District & Cornwall Posts: 1826 
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Brendan,
I sent a PM asking same question about prices as I couldn't work the website. I tried using the search function for a few things and got very random results. I think website is having a hissy-fit ( or it doesn't like iPads..!!) Cheers Simon |
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3rd Jan 2013 11:22pm |
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| BigWheels Member Since: 21 Mar 2010 Location: Somerset Posts: 1405
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Thanks Brendan, for a 90 please. With tree sliders "nerf bars" Land Rover Defenders. 67 years heritage, minimal appearance changes, still going strong all over the world. Not a fashion vehicle, but fashionable to own. Made for the needy, not the greedy. Ta ta Defender |
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3rd Jan 2013 11:33pm |
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| couplands Member Since: 31 Aug 2011 Location: Peak District & Cornwall Posts: 1826
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Any response on the price..?
Cheers Simon |
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5th Jan 2013 12:15am |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8581
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Sorry folks, sometimes life gets too busy and yes I do need the occasional gentle prod to remind me
The standard rock and tree sliders we supply all come hot dipped galvanised and then powder coated. When you use the rock and tree sliders in anger then yes the powder coating will get damaged BUT they will not rust unlike other finishes available. 90 Rock and Tree (also know as Nerf bar) £240 110 Rock and Tree Slider £240 130 Rock and Tree Sliders £294 Prices include VAT but not delivery We can also arrange 'specials'. For instance lowered steps for 130 when people are shall we say vertically challenged. LOOK HERE Click image to enlarge Personally I believe chequer plate when it is wet is too slippery and becomes dangerous. I prefer anti slip tape Click image to enlarge Do NOT extend it down the outside edge as it is not good for trousers or bare legs! If anyone is struggling to get hold of some give me a shout as I have some kicking around the lockup. Brendan Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated Last edited by leeds on 5th Jan 2013 6:47pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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5th Jan 2013 12:31pm |
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| williamthedog Member Since: 29 Dec 2012 Location: south wales Posts: 3441 
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put terrafirma ones on mine.Easy to fit and are quite strong
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5th Jan 2013 6:37pm |
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| BigWheels Member Since: 21 Mar 2010 Location: Somerset Posts: 1405
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Brendon, are the prices right? 90 & 110 cost the same?
 Land Rover Defenders. 67 years heritage, minimal appearance changes, still going strong all over the world. Not a fashion vehicle, but fashionable to own. Made for the needy, not the greedy. Ta ta DefenderLast edited by BigWheels on 5th Jan 2013 6:53pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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5th Jan 2013 6:52pm |
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