Rock Sliders - Decisions To Be Made

[mugsie]

These are just what I needed. Thanks so much.

Is that a kydex plate on top of the sliders? It looks fastened down by bolts. I live in New England and I would be concerned about moister and road salt sitting in between the plate and the sliders. If that occurs, it wouldn't take long for rust to show up. Any thoughts on this?

I live in Northern California on the coast. Salt air is our only problem. I can't really address road salt.

 

[ColoradoMike]

Hi all,

I am deciding which rock sliders to add and have narrowed my choices down to Buzz Overland or Dissent Off-road. Dissent's option seems a bit beefier at 3/16 vs. the Buzz option's 1/8 but the Buzz option is stainless which means one less thing to think about down the road. Has anyone here done a deep dive comparing the two? Any functional issues that are not immediately apparent? -Thanks

Depends on your use. After a ton of research I elected to go with the White Knuckle Offroad rock sliders and have been VERY happy with them. Why did you not consider them?

 

[IMPRMNS]

Depends on your use. After a ton of research I elected to go with the White Knuckle Offroad rock sliders and have been VERY happy with them. Why did you not consider them?

I did see these and liked them. They have a great reputation but from the pictures I saw online, they looked like a more rounded design and I prefer the more angular look of the Dissent. Any chance you have any close up pics of the WKO sliders? Primary use is daily driver with occasional off-road antics.

 

[ColoradoMike]

I did see these and liked them. They have a great reputation but from the pictures I saw online, they looked like a more rounded design and I prefer the more angular look of the Dissent. Any chance you have any close up pics of the WKO sliders? Primary use is daily driver with occasional off-road antics.

I'll try and take some pictures tomorrow and let ya take a look!

 

[Blackgray]

I'm also very happy with my Dissent sliders. They sit at the perfect height and they feel durable. They were a PITA to install though.

 

[IMPRMNS]

I'm also very happy with my Dissent sliders. They sit at the perfect height and they feel durable. They were a PITA to install though.

Thanks. How were they difficult to install?

 

[Blackgray]

Thanks. How were they difficult to install?

As others have mentioned, the instructions are not great. I did it by myself. It would've been easier if I had an extra set of hands. I probably spent around 5 hours for the install.

 

[INEOS OG]

Either of your initial selections are a solid choice, getting away from the Chineseum sliders / steps Ineos offers will help with corrosion and an occasional touch up will do the rest to insure a long life.

I chose the Buzz Overland step because I need a step and not a proper slider, they are narrower than my second choice, being stainless was factor but not a primary factor in that I am 1/3 mile from the ocean when home in Mexico.

 

[Tr182md]

Are the Ineos sliders bad? They seemed substantial. What I love about the Grenadier is there are so many options. It can make it hard to choose.

Do we know where Ineos sliders are made? Seems silly to make them in China. I elected to go with those just so I start off with sliders since I never was able to decide on them for the Defender. At least now while I learn more and use the car more I have something down there.

 

[TheDocAUS]

Are the Ineos sliders bad? They seemed substantial. What I love about the Grenadier is there are so many options. It can make it hard to choose.

Do we know where Ineos sliders are made? Seems silly to make them in China. I elected to go with those just so I start off with sliders since I never was able to decide on them for the Defender. At least now while I learn more and use the car more I have something down there.

Yes they are made in China. The coating is of low quality and plenty of INEOS sliders have rust and stone damage after modest use.

Great idea INEOS, but just a weak implementation. There are much better choices.

 

[Tr182md]

That is too bad. I already have them installed so I will see how they do. The most important thing is if they are strong enough to support the truck as claimed. If they need replacing I can do that but it was nice to have them on delivery instead of having to source on my own. Problem is they will probably last so long it will be years before I need new ones. By then options will be better.

 

[INEOS OG]

Are the Ineos sliders bad? They seemed substantial. What I love about the Grenadier is there are so many options. It can make it hard to choose.

Do we know where Ineos sliders are made? Seems silly to make them in China. I elected to go with those just so I start off with sliders since I never was able to decide on them for the Defender. At least now while I learn more and use the car more I have something down there.

China. They aren't "bad" but like most chineseum steel they suffer in comparison and prone to corrosion which may (or may not) be covered under warranty.

If I'd had the luxury of time and the ability to fast forward to late '24 or even '25 I would have looked to the aftermatket for a step but I learned my Trialmaster was on a boat headed to the port of Tacoma, Washingtion 10 days before it landed on the West Coast.

I became aware of the corrosion / finish issues when our Australian friends began having issues shortly after the first Grenadiers landed there, at first the finish came off, then it became rust, followed by corrosion.

I hoped Austrailia's proximity to China was the reason for their origin but when I learned these were a dealer installed option I expected our North American sliders and steps would be the same as those in other countries so I knew going in that my steps would be a short lived solution.

My Buzz Overland steps arrive tomorrow making the Ineos steps I paid $2,400 for 9 months old. I am a litte disappointed Ineos cheaped out but given they pushed 25,000 units out in such a short time, I get it.

 

[Brock63]

Depends on your use. After a ton of research I elected to go with the White Knuckle Offroad rock sliders and have been VERY happy with them. Why did you not consider them?

I had WKOF on my FJC and also he made them for my LX470 (UZJ100)...back then i got them raw and first put a rustoleum primer on them and then rattle can with textured rustoleum paint....come back from rocks and trails in Uwharrie and just use card board to stop overspray and touch them up. Still see both of them around every now and then and still going strong. You wont be disappointed...plus that rear kick out actually saved my rear quarter panels a couple times swinging around rocks and stumps on trail on passenger side.

 

[ManChild]

Hi all,

I am deciding which rock sliders to add and have narrowed my choices down to Buzz Overland or Dissent Off-road. Dissent's option seems a bit beefier at 3/16 vs. the Buzz option's 1/8 but the Buzz option is stainless which means one less thing to think about down the road. Has anyone here done a deep dive comparing the two? Any functional issues that are not immediately apparent? -Thanks

Look at dirtbox overland out of Colorado. That guy has a ton of experience and has sliders that I intend to get.