Side Runners or Rock Sliders?

Krabby said:

Still content with your Buzz sliders?

I’m about to reserve a set. Going to be a bit steep here, but they’re still the ones that appeal to me the most.

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DaBull said:

If anyone has the factory rock sliders, can you get me 2 accurate measurements.
1 - The ground clearance from the bottom of the lower tube to the ground.
2 - The ground clearance from the bottom of the upper tube to the ground.
Let me know what size rim and tire you are on too.
Working on a potential project with a manufacture...
Thanks, DaBull

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Lance May said:

Please keep me in the loop. I see you are in California. I run White Knuckle Off-road Sliders on my FJ 40 and just replaced the “stock” read light cheap aluminum ones on my 23 Tacoma TRD Pro with the White Knuckle. One of the first things I’ll do a deep dive on will be the factory sliders. I’m sure that will be one of the first unbolt and trash items unless they are really stout. Good sliders and skids are a must.

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parb said:

Dabull, let me know too. I ordered steps but prefer sliders with a step built into it. I like the look of the buzz overland ones.

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parb said:

Dabull, let me know too. I ordered steps but prefer sliders with a step built into it. I like the look of the buzz overland ones.

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DaBull said:

Hi parb, Will do. Hoping to get some final information very soon. DaBull

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• 1675 euro including shipping
• 425 euro Value Added Tax (VAT 21% in Belgium) + some administrative clearance costs =25% more (I hate BREXIT).
• TOTAL: 2100 euro.
• Weight of parcel: 49 kg
• Sent by DHL

• two rock sliders
• two sets of 3 M12 bolts of 3 cm + 3 washers for the middle support
• two sets of 4 M10 bolts of 3 cm, 4 nuts + 4 washers for the rear support
• two sets of 4 M10 bolts of 3 cm for the front side (there are welded bolt on the frame of the Grenadier)

• make a checklist of points to double check before sending (quantity of bags, e-mail address, delivery address, etc.)
• insert the mounting instructions in the box (on paper) - although it is quite straightforward.

Krabby said:

Looks like I made the right decision.

Side note - stainless hardware?

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Jean Mercier said:

Yes, Ryan explained this here:

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Krabby said:

Hi Jean - I knew the runners themselves were SS, wasn't sure about the bolts, washers, etc.

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Krabby said:

Hi Jean - I knew the runners themselves were SS, wasn't sure about the bolts, washers, etc.

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Jean Mercier said:

I got my Buzz Overland rock sliders on Monday (a little bit more than 7 weeks delivery time from the UK to Belgium).
Cost was:

• 1675 euro including shipping
• 425 euro Value Added Tax (VAT 21% in Belgium) + some administrative clearance costs =25% more (I hate BREXIT).
• TOTAL: 2100 euro.
• Weight of parcel: 49 kg
• Sent by DHL

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As you can see: very well packed!
I had to unpack the sliders to be able to lift them to the back of my house (where my Grenadier is parked). Each slider is about 25 kg. @Tazzieman would probably lift the whole box with one arm

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The box should contain:

• two rock sliders
• two sets of 3 M12 bolts of 3 cm + 3 washers for the middle support
• two sets of 4 M10 bolts of 3 cm, 4 nuts + 4 washers for the rear support
• two sets of 4 M10 bolts of 3 cm for the front side (there are welded bolt on the frame of the Grenadier)

Why different sizes or fixations for the three support, only the Grenadier Engineers know!

But, Buzz Overland forgot one set of M10 bolts, and I warned @RyanT immediately.
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I accept that humans make mistakes, but I have to say that the reaction of @RyanT was very fast: he immediately (same day) ordered the missing parts in Belgium, hoping that I would get them the next day (Tuesday), but due to late ordering on Monday and administrative problems the package arrived only today (Thursday). So thanks Ryan for solving the problem as fast as you could!

On Tuesday I mounted the step on the passenger side, using the instructions of Ryan, without problems: 70 minutes, only with mechanical tools and arm force:
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And today the driver side took me only 50 minutes:
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Final result:
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The cardboard is part of the packaging of the rock sliders.

Some improvement points for Buzz Overland:

• make a checklist of points to double check before sending (quantity of bags, e-mail address, delivery address, etc.)
• insert the mounting instructions in the box (on paper) - although it is quite straightforward.

But I am really happy with the service, explanation and correction of mistakes!

Thanks @RyanT

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Krabby said:

Hi Jean - I knew the runners themselves were SS, wasn't sure about the bolts, washers, etc.

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Xrford said:

Hmm looks like Buzz overland have not put any of the raised dimples in the middle of the steps, just so they can put their branding text there. The raised dimples add traction to the step but yet the most used portion of the step is devoid of them. i would much rather have the dimples there for added grip.

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Jeffrey said:

Are those three bolts at the end of that long bracket representative of all the mounting bolts? Surely there needs to be some good fasteners closer to the pinch weld or under the edge of the body. If not, the leverage factor is certainly not in your favor.

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Jeffrey said:

Are those three bolts at the end of that long bracket representative of all the mounting bolts? Surely there needs to be some good fasteners closer to the pinch weld or under the edge of the body. If not, the leverage factor is certainly not in your favor.

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