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For and against fitting sill rock sliders.
For fitting rock sliders.
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Against fitting rock sliders
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roel



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These were painted before the winter. Shocked Roel

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zsd-puma



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Which ones are that ericvv? I like the way theyre designed fit with the wheel arch spats. Most just come to an abrubt finish.
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ericvv



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miker wrote:
VeeTee wrote:

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Which ones are these? Seen them a few times now, but no idea where to get them. I like the idea of having the nerf bar a bit lower, makes it usable as a step!!


They are from Terrafirma. I am verry happy with them - at last, now that I had them sandblasted, galvanised (electroplated) and powder coated. The origininal finish lasted just one salty winter before rust appeared. Took them off and gave them the treatment they should have had from the manufacturer.
Otherwise can't fault them, very sturdy and handy to step on to load the roofrack. Thumbs Up Cheers, Vincent
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zsd-puma



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miker wrote:
VeeTee wrote:

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Which ones are these? Seen them a few times now, but no idea where to get them. I like the idea of having the nerf bar a bit lower, makes it usable as a step!!


I think these are just the same as everyone elses. The chequer plate on the bottom edge of the door makes them look lower than normal.

If someone made them with the tree slider welded to the underside of the rockslider instead of agaisnt the side i'd buy them.

I think i'll just go for Mantec rock sliders with the factory side steps.

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These here are from Entreq Germany. I'm not going to comment further about that, touchy subject on this forum. Laughing
Eric

Well i like them, but having seen the price i don't like them enough to buy them. Laughing I do like the way they've made an effort to make the ends fit mind you.
Post #641952 4th Aug 2017 10:28pm
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leeds



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Definitely not pretty but they do their job!



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Hot dipped galvanised prior to powder coating.



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Not rust marks there but tree bark.

Some say we use our vehicles others say that we abuse our vehicles.

I could say we actually use the items we sell so we know their advantages and disadvantages.

What surprised me was the lack of R + T sliders at the Swedish Offroad Tour. What did not surprise me was the number of vehicles coming back with damaged sills and doors due to lack of R + T sliders.


Brendan
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VeeTee



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zsd-puma wrote:

If someone made them with the tree slider welded to the underside of the rockslider instead of agaisnt the side i'd buy them.


They do exist! I just saw them on the cover of LRM:


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 Cheers, Vincent
1959 Polynorm 1/4 Ton Trailer, Olive Drab Green (sold)
1970 M416 Military Trailer (Camping Trailer Conversion), Epsom Green (sold)
1975 Series III 88 V6, Light Green (sadly sold)
1996 Defender 110 CSW 300 Tdi, Epsom Green (sold)
2000 Freelander 1 TD4 3-drs, Silver (sold)
2006 Freelander 1 TD4 5-drs Facelift Automatic, Tonga Green (sold)

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Grenadier



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I like VeeTee and Eric's, but prefer my Bowler sills!! But if you go for the slider, think it'll look great. Thumbs Up Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

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tookaphotoof



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@Veetee, I think those are good and sturdy side steps or very bad designed tree sliders. 😄
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simon67



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Theater



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Paulv8



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I want some sliders, but preferably want the tube to be chunkier than the ones Brendan sells if possible? Any clues where I might find some? V8 90...WIP
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zsd-puma



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VeeTee wrote:
zsd-puma wrote:

If someone made them with the tree slider welded to the underside of the rockslider instead of agaisnt the side i'd buy them.


They do exist! I just saw them on the cover of LRM:


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I was thinking more welded to the bottom of the risk slider but still at a right angle to the body. So it gave decent side protection while at the same time offering a side step at a sensible height.
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apt100



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^^
I'm with you on that.
When I go off-road it is generally agricultural land, so I'm not bothered about off-road protection (as there aren't really any large boulders/trees around).
What I would like is better on-road protection for the driver and passenger without losing the convenience of the existing side steps.
There is definitely a gap in the current offerings (at least that I am aware of).
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Horneteer



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Paulv8 wrote:
I want some sliders, but preferably want the tube to be chunkier than the ones Brendan sells if possible? Any clues where I might find some?


How about these?

http://www.rock-sliders.co.uk/landrover-de...iders.html
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