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Looking for advice on rock rails

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by vichyssoie, May 24, 2018.

  1. May 24, 2018 at 3:45 PM
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    vichyssoie

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    i am looking to make purchase of rock rails for my 2017 4Runner SR5 and was wondering what everyone thought about the hybrid rails from Demello?
     
  2. Jun 8, 2018 at 4:04 AM
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    I have a friend that had them on his FJ...they were beefy as hell. I didn't care for the looks, but to each his own. FYI Demello apparently has a set of xwings on sale for $500 if you call them.
     
  3. Jun 8, 2018 at 7:02 AM
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    I went with RSG sliders and am very happy with them.

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  4. Jun 8, 2018 at 7:39 AM
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    I'm20180226_103919.jpg very happy with my RCI sliders.
     
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  5. Jun 10, 2018 at 5:40 PM
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    Very happy with my RSG sliders as well. 289270B0-DD60-4035-A533-7D91284A65E7.jpg
     
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  6. Jun 10, 2018 at 5:56 PM
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    RSG Sliders w/ kickout Shrockworks Skids Baja squadron sport ditch lights & Baja fog lights (both are Amber) SSO offroad roof rack JBA UCAs Eibach suspension NoxLux black-out emblems MaxTrax recovery boards SCS ray 10's BFG ko2's -285/70/17 Stay tuned...more mods coming very soon including new suspension & much more
    Just got my RSG’s on & loving them!!!

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  7. Jun 10, 2018 at 5:58 PM
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    SlvrSlug, love the tires and rims on your Runner!
     
  8. Jun 10, 2018 at 7:47 PM
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    SlvrSlug

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    Thank you very much.
     
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  9. Jun 10, 2018 at 8:43 PM
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    P226Navy

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    How much is RSG?
     
  10. Jun 10, 2018 at 9:16 PM
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    The best way to determine that, is to go on their site so you can pick & choose what options you want, and that will give you a price. I believe they are still running a $100.00 dollor discount at check out. You can also call and talk with them, they have very good customer service.
     
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  11. Jun 10, 2018 at 9:30 PM
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    Art1988

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    Here are mine they are magnum

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  12. Jun 10, 2018 at 9:32 PM
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    P226Navy

    P226Navy 2016 T4R

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    Are these the Predator Nerf bar?
     
  13. Jun 11, 2018 at 5:19 AM
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    No these are the ici magnum rock slider.
     
  14. Jun 11, 2018 at 7:39 PM
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    My RSG sliders w/ kickout; powder coated was 799.00 with $100 discount...total $699.00
    They shipped perfectly packaged; fully protected and secure. Beautiful and great husband & son project!
     
  15. Jun 12, 2018 at 7:32 AM
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    When I was shopping sliders I made a list of all the sliders I could find and charted out their features. I looked a stuff like:

    How many supports attach slider to frame? - I wanted four some only have three or even two
    Are those supports re-enforced at the joint? - I wanted re-enforcement some don't have anything other than the butt welded joint
    How many supports attach the inner bar to the exterior bar? - I wanted three - some only have two
    How do the sliders attach to the frame? - I wanted to use factory holes - some require drilling or use U-bolts around the frame
    Do they have any sharp edges that can get stuck on rocks? - I wanted smooth, round tubes, not square
    What other mods are needed? - I wanted bolt on.
    I also needed them to work with KDSS.
    I then looked at price and shipping to me, at my house, not a terminal somewhere.

    Once I put this list together I was able to eliminate several brands and then got down to the brass tacks with about 4 or 5. Several companies took themselves out of the running because due to their location and mine, the shipping was just too much. A couple of others only ship to a terminal. I finally got it down to about three and they were all withing about $100 of each other including shipping.

    In the end, I went with RSG. They were about $30 more than the cheapest but I felt the quality was a bit better and, at the time, they seemed a bit different than what everyone else was running. They seem to be gaining in popularity. If I lived elsewhere the shipping may have eliminated RSG from my list and elevated one of the others.

    YMMV
     
  16. Feb 9, 2020 at 12:58 PM
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    glwood54

    glwood54 Stop making me buy stuff!

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    Which version of the RSG sliders did you end up going with?
     
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  17. Feb 9, 2020 at 1:46 PM
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    Flat with a kick out. I use them as steps every day now that I have a small lift. The kick out has saved my rim from damage at least once. Here they are in action.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyH9z6k5ySg

    No lift, stock tires at the time.
     
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  18. Feb 9, 2020 at 2:14 PM
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    +1 for RSG. I have RSG angled with kickout. Very happy with the quality!20190309_120547.jpg
     
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  19. Feb 13, 2020 at 11:14 AM
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    Two Senior citizens,a milk crate,air wrench and 30 minutes! Just did mine RSG angled w/kickout. Great fit,no hassle.
     
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  20. Feb 13, 2020 at 11:19 AM
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    That’s what I’m talking about.
     
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  21. Feb 28, 2020 at 6:20 PM
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  22. Feb 28, 2020 at 7:36 PM
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    I was eyeing up their skids. They make quality stuff!
     
  23. Feb 28, 2020 at 8:12 PM
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    glwood54 Stop making me buy stuff!

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    Per their site:

    Due to heavy demand, sliders are unavailable for purchase while we rebuild our inventory.

    Plus, with the options I chose - $1044.00 + shipping. Too rich for my blood.
     
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  24. Feb 28, 2020 at 8:18 PM
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    Bummer. Got some about a year ago. Very well made. Paid around 600.
     

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