Rock Slider Steps

DCPU said:

I had a rummage on the "spare parts" shelf and found a few spare clamps bought for another project but never used:
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And quite by chance they are a pretty good fit onto the rock sliders:
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So, I have a number of variations of fitting them with a step to allow easier access for passengers:
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DCPU said:

I had a rummage on the "spare parts" shelf and found a few spare clamps bought for another project but never used:
View attachment 7811774

And quite by chance they are a pretty good fit onto the rock sliders:
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So, I have a number of variations of fitting them with a step to allow easier access for passengers:
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The only issue is whether the clamping force will be enough to stop them rotating when stood on, or I'll need to drill and tap a screw into the underside to stop that happening?

Question is, what should the step be made of?

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pioneerofthenile said:

I like this idea. I wonder if there will be some "made for" products like this available with a few tweaks. are you going to spray them so your feet won't slip.

I'm starting to think that the rs or side steps might be better served by waiting for the right aftermarket product. although I was leaning steps more and more everyday

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DCPU said:

I had a rummage on the "spare parts" shelf and found a few spare clamps bought for another project but never used:
View attachment 7811774

And quite by chance they are a pretty good fit onto the rock sliders:
View attachment 7811775

So, I have a number of variations of fitting them with a step to allow easier access for passengers:
View attachment 7811776View attachment 7811777View attachment 7811778

The only issue is whether the clamping force will be enough to stop them rotating when stood on, or I'll need to drill and tap a screw into the underside to stop that happening?

Size of step something like this:
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Question is, what should the step be made of?

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Tazzieman said:

They won't rotate if you extend the plate under the sill

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Tazzieman said:

btw what's the OD of the rail?

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DCPU said:

I had a rummage on the "spare parts" shelf and found a few spare clamps bought for another project but never used:
View attachment 7811774

And quite by chance they are a pretty good fit onto the rock sliders:
View attachment 7811775

So, I have a number of variations of fitting them with a step to allow easier access for passengers:
View attachment 7811776View attachment 7811777View attachment 7811778

The only issue is whether the clamping force will be enough to stop them rotating when stood on, or I'll need to drill and tap a screw into the underside to stop that happening?

Size of step something like this:
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Question is, what should the step be made of?

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joejet said:

I think with some thin rubber in-between this would open up the clap a bit and make it grab + stop any chance of galvanic corrosion.
maybe these guys can help out they even do anti slip surfaces. https://www.chequerplatedirect.co.uk/anti-slip-stair-tread-covers/
just the plate https://www.chequerplatedirect.co.uk/checker-plate/aluminium-chequer-plate/

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Tazzieman said:

btw what's the OD of the rail?

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Hannes01 said:

Well, if they are rock sliders that slide over rocks, that part will make you hang tight and not slip.

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DCPU said:

I had a rummage on the "spare parts" shelf and found a few spare clamps bought for another project but never used:
View attachment 7811774

And quite by chance they are a pretty good fit onto the rock sliders:
View attachment 7811775

So, I have a number of variations of fitting them with a step to allow easier access for passengers:
View attachment 7811776View attachment 7811777View attachment 7811778

The only issue is whether the clamping force will be enough to stop them rotating when stood on, or I'll need to drill and tap a screw into the underside to stop that happening?

Size of step something like this:
View attachment 7811784

Question is, what should the step be made of?

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joejet said:

Do you have the supplier of where to get these clamps from? I cant find them. I will probably wait till you try them out first

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joejet said:

Do you have the supplier of where to get these clamps from? I cant find them. I will probably wait till you try them out first

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DCPU said:

I'm struggling to remember ~ probably bought more than 10 years ago, but I think they came from a UK company called Protection & Performance. However, they were aquired by Safety Devices last year.

The clamps are just fancy anodised aluminium designed to clamp onto 2" roll cage tube. There are plenty to choose from depending on your pocket and what you actually want:

Set of Six 50mm (2.0 inch) Roll cage Saddle clamps 3011-6

The Roll Cage Saddle Clamp is designed to allow the fitting of removable sections or tubes within a roll cage space frame or other tubular structure

www.tomcatwebshop.co.uk

Offroad SUV Bullbar Tube Light Bracket Bar Roll Cage Lamp Clamp Mounting Holder | eBay

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Safety Devices Single Aluminium Expedition Roll Cage Accessory/Rack Mount Clamp
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DenisM said:

Are folks really anticipating putting their Grenadier in places where they're expecting to slide over rock ledges etc or are the rock sliders intended for their 2000kg load bearing capacity in some other way?

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DenisM said:

Are folks really anticipating putting their Grenadier in places where they're expecting to slide over rock ledges etc or are the rock sliders intended for their 2000kg load bearing capacity in some other way?

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