Winter observations

[CrazyOldMan]

Look up owl sliders / steps.. I think it will do well in the winter.. very porous and ample surface area

Yeah - I really like the look of the Owls, but the rounded tube on the frame - and although the face of the step is porous (all the holes), there’s nothing like a spiked surface - so if those get freezing sleet on them, it’s a problem. I’m THINKING Buzz is probably the way to go (more of a true corner on the edge, and the cutouts protrude above the step surface), but also expect to see a couple more options in the market next year. We’ll see. Early trout season starts up in a week, so I’m kind of at “pencils down” on truck projects for now. I got things to “good enough” for year 1, and will do more tweaking for year 2.

 

[TK42one]

Look up owl sliders / steps.. I think it will do well in the winter.. very porous and ample surface area

I can confirm here in the Fort Worth Dallas metroplex NO ice buildup on the OwL sliders.

 

[Skydance]

This. I drop my Gren off in a couple weeks for a small list of items. I didn’t add sticking door buttons. Is there an actual factory fix, or am I better off adjusting the two wet-sticky buttons with a rubber mallet? No sense I asking the dealer to spend a bunch of time to put the same parts back in?!

Don’t bother. The fix is only temporary and doesn’t make much difference. Best fix is to spray silicone spray inside. The door button will fix itself over time once it’s worn in. The Grenadier gets better overtime.

Worst thing, is to get the dealer to open up the door cards, rip open the vapour plastic barrier and change the door button. The door is never the same with rattles and loose clips or missing screw. I had one door done and eventually I had to open up the door card myself to discover a missing screw which I later found at the bottom of the door rattling away.

 

[jwb15]

i dropped mine off yesterday and the head of service described a process by which they remove the inside door panel and then the lock mechanism is removed and then they repack the mechanism with new or different lubricant. he said it takes at least 2 hours a door and did not convince me that this was a perfect or permanent solution ....not sure if this helps

 

[Tom109]

Don’t bother. The fix is only temporary and doesn’t make much difference. Best fix is to spray silicone spray inside. The door button will fix itself over time once it’s worn in. The Grenadier gets better overtime.

Worst thing, is to get the dealer to open up the door cards, rip open the vapour plastic barrier and change the door button. The door is never the same with rattles and loose clips or missing screw. I had one door done and eventually I had to open up the door card myself to discover a missing screw which I later found at the bottom of the door rattling away.

This was my exact concern. I will discuss it prior to my January service, but I don't want to waste their time needlessly messing with my vehicle. Plus, I've yet to try the mallet adjustment on the offending door.

 

[CrazyOldMan]

I can confirm here in the Fort Worth Dallas metroplex NO ice buildup on the OwL sliders.

Once again, valuable insight from the Great Republic of Texas - I will treasure it always