The big question I have with these is that it looks like there is a portion of sill left unprotected inboard of the slider. I’ve been meaning to reach out to the forum member who has these installed already, but haven’t gotten to it yet.
I’ll have to take a look to see what you mean…
For the ABNTR4x4 Rock sliders ask @wakeo he has them fitted to his Grenadier. He also posted pictures here and a video.
That car has a red chassis, so it can be the chassis you are seeing. The red chassis is visible on the install video. But be careful as some of the supports on that slider were red, not black. You must watch the video to see what is what as they are being installed on the car.
Overland Garage 4x4 in Laguna Hills,CA will have some in a couple of weeks.
Hey Doc - I was referring to the bit of mushroom color between the two red mounting brackets that come with the slider. Looks to me like a small part of the sill that’s still exposed, but I have no idea for sure. I’d also love to know if they’re strong enough to jack the vehicle from a la hi-lift.
Looks like those replace the plastic sill below the doors. They will sit higher than the Buzz, possibly allowing the exposure you mentioned. It is not necessary to mount them that high and you lose any benefit of a step. It is also difficult to tell if they are fully boxed…
Hi @312Haleiwa, what do you think about your Shadowmarq/White Knuckle sliders/steps. I am debating on flat vs. 20 deg tilt and top plate or just the bar...my wife needs a step to get in the truck, but I don't want anything that drops too low. Can you provide feedback? TIA.
. Tough decisions ahead, but need to make one soon. The wifey refuses to jump into the truck anymore without side steps! 
The White Knuckle are the burly ones. Owl is much lighter weight.This may not be new news for some, but it appears that Owl Vans has "released" their side step/sliders (link). They are showing two varieties (bar/slider only, and step/slider). Me likes what I see! Kind of a burly-er version of the White Knuckle step/sliders, but about $300 more
True, the Owl steps are a fair bit lighter than the WK ones (43 lbs vs 72lbs). Visually, the Owl ones are more complex looking. Should there be concerns about Owl's sliders holding the weight of the truck, or any other durability/capability concerns?
I like the Buzz sliders, but not so wallet-friendly. I haven't written them off, but your comment about stainless vs. powder-coated steel is definitely something to think about. Thx
I certainly understand. I personally would not buy Owl. Adding the $300 for WK puts you within reach of Buzz, and saves some weight too.
Those step less ones are the way to go for my use, as the steps hang down and aren’t removable. Simple, strong enough, and doesn’t kill the break over.This may not be new news for some, but it appears that Owl Vans has "released" their side step/sliders (link). They are showing two varieties (bar/slider only, and step/slider). Me likes what I see! Kind of a burly-er version of the White Knuckle step/sliders, but about $300 more
