Side Runners or Rock Sliders?

[Latour72]

Rock Sliders look best but after 3 months of use an not been out in the durt too much, I feel it needs a little step added to to it to help getting into the car, this would be the best option. As a matter of fact Urban have just released a nice step option which sits closer to the car like a rockslider but also offer a step.

Urban 'Black Shadow' Single Tube Side Steps for Ineos Grenadier

Urban Black Shadow Sidesteps for Ineos Grenadier. For further information, please get in touch. Email: info@urban-automotive.co.uk Tel: 01908 978978 (+44 1908 978978 from abroad)

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[Catpaw4x4]

Hi Xrford, In regard to Buzz Overland's rock sliders, I am not sure if you are aware that the step area where their branding is and where you step is actually a completely removable plate. They did this so it would be easy to simply remove the non-slip step plate and have it re-powdered coated if you wear down the powder coating over time. You can also purchase new step plates if you damage one or simply wanted fresh ones. This also gives you the option to have anything else easily fabricated that you might prefer as a step surface, perhaps out of aluminum diamond plate or even simply remove their step plates and glue down some non-slip rubber. One thing I especially like is that Buzz Overland makes their rock sliders out of 316 marine grade stainless steel, which is practically rust proof, especially when compared to type 304 stainless that many others use. After doing much research, on the available options out there, I personally love their design for the Grenadier and the build quality and their responsiveness too. I am ordering a set soon. DaBulll

They are a streamline design! I'm going to see if I can cancel the Ineos preorder ones and look into ordering these. The design is simple and provides just that simple platform one needs for entry. I don't like the Ineos side step design. I was thinking of wrapping some type of grip material around my Rock Slider to provide just that little bit of grip to get into the vehicle.

 

[Reducs]

These are made for ATVs with 1.75" OD nerf bars, but I'd be fine with something similar for the stock sliders.

I've also reached out to N-Fab about the possibility of an add-on step, but haven't heard back. Actually, N-Fab is based in Houston, maybe @Mossy Ineos Grenadier TX could give 'em a nudge! https://theaamgroup.com/suppliers/view/n-fab

 

[Jean Mercier]

Some just brand (advertise) their products in a more tasteful manner as Ineos has done to the Grenadier. Some other products are just absurdly overboard in their branding (advertising) of products like the clothing industry. I am not going to be a walking billboard for them.

For gods sake - look at the Melvin and Moon spare tire cover - a moving billboard!!! ABSURD!

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I completely agree that this is exaggeration, I think I would only accept this on my car if they pay me for this

 

[Tom109]

Thanks, but I am really not a fan of the over branding buzz does on all their products. Plus being laser cut into everything makes it impossible to remove. If they really felt the need to put their branding on it then use something less permanent, like stickers.

Look at it once, and forget it? Really I don’t see any issue with the slider logo. Saves having someone wait for you to return and ask you…

 

[Cheshire cat]

Some of us would call it a bit of fun. That said, my wheel cover is currently stowed in my garage. Always thought our American cousins loved the fanfare.

 

[Catpaw4x4]

Some of us would call it a bit of fun. That said, my wheel cover is currently stowed in my garage. Always thought our American cousins loved the fanfare.

Perhaps some ... definitely not all

 

[Tazzieman]

. I was thinking of wrapping some type of grip material around my Rock Slider to provide just that little bit of grip to get into the vehicle.

I did that , but in reality it is easier to just grab the roof gutter and leap in.
But if you have the ladder , grip tape on the rungs is recommended.

 

[Catpaw4x4]

I did that , but in reality it is easier to just grab the roof gutter and leap in.
But if you have the ladder , grip tape on the rungs is recommended.

Yes have the ladder so I will do that! I'm LHD and right handed so your suggestion should work well! Getting into the Discovery has always been a bit of "hip up" getting into

 

[Bruce]

Final result:
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Jean, could you (or anyone else with the Buzz steps) please post a close up of the welds where the recess for the top plate and the end cap are?

 

[Drausch1976]

Urban single tube are $799 free shipping in US from their distributor here. Mine arrive next week. Order from Millitek in Tennessee.

 

[Cheshire cat]

Jean, could you (or anyone else with the Buzz steps) please post a close up of the welds where the recess for the top plate and the end cap are?

You mean, like this?

 

[Bruce]

You mean, like this?

Yes. Thank you. Do you have some sort of coating over the finish?

 

[Cheshire cat]

Yes. Thank you. Do you have some sort of coating over the finish?

No. As it came from Buzz

 

[Tom109]

Buzz is powdercoat over 316 stainless.

 

[Bruce]

Buzz is powdercoat over 316 stainless.

Gotcha. I asked because the zoomed in pic looked like there could have been a waxy coating or film on it. May be reflections.

 

[Cheshire cat]

Gotcha. I asked because the zoomed in pic looked like there could have been a waxy coating or film on it. May be reflections.

Probably dirt, as taken on a wet day with no prep

 

[Cheshire cat]

My Grenadier is currently at the dealership having software upgrade and replacement transfer box. Nothing wrong with transfer box, just part of recall for my chassis number. Nothing really wrong with the vehicle overall outside of a few bings & bongs.

 

[Tazzieman]

Yes have the ladder so I will do that! I'm LHD and right handed so your suggestion should work well! Getting into the Discovery has always been a bit of "hip up" getting into

I can actually jump in without using my hands. It's not totally elegant and without slight risk , but doable if you are sprightly , or indeed "spry" as people refer to seniors

 

[Cheshire cat]

I can actually jump in without using my hands. It's not totally elegant and without slight risk , but doable if you are sprightly , or indeed "spry" as people refer to seniors

I found it easy to climb in without any rails but sliding out was likely to take its toll on the bolster.
Ironically, when I had to do the same on the passenger side, I found it a struggle.