You explained that better than I ever could, Matt. Well done.
You explained that better than I ever could, Matt. Well done.
Mike
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2006 5.7L Limited, Inferno Red, QDII, and all goodies. Modified Superlift 4" lift-kit, B.F.G. 285/70R17 A/Ts (1.25" spacers), Aries tail-light guards, AVS ventvisors, KC Hilites off-road lights, and from 4xGuard: Belly Guard, Front Guard 4, Matrix brush guard with Receiver and Grill Hoop, Rear Diff Guard, Rear Guard 2, Rear Sliders, and Side Guards.
All good points/ If we didnt ask these questions I would be shocked. This is the most unique group of wheelers that I can think of. It is a huge investment, and a huge leap of faith to depend on an aftermarket product to defend our $30,000 Jeeps from damage. I am completly ignorant of Unibody frames, so these answers are really important. That is a lot of weight and leverage forced on that frame. How are these mounted?
2007 Jeep Commander: QTII, Leather, Sunroof, remote start, OEM Skid Plates, 2 in Daystar lift, 255.75.17 BFG Mud Terrains on Moabs, 1.25 " Spidertrax wheel spacers, 4x Guard front guard and Side Guards, Optima Red Top, Robbys half inch leveling spacer, Bilstein 5150 Rear Shocks, Pinch weld mod and trimming!
As an owner of a $30,000 + Jeep I assure you these are very valid concerns and I believe they will be address to your satisfaction, I certainly would not run anything on my Jeep that I felt would cause damage. There are in my opinion two ways to attach the sliders, you can go up under to the frame (such as it is) like the Rocky Road Sliders (and others) or you can attach to the body (similar to the 4xGuard attachment to the pinch weld).Originally Posted by Holaday07 4.7
The uni-body is a unique design and brings with it certain concerns that have to be taken into consideration, The installation of the Steel Armadillo Rock Slider will require the installation of Nutcerts which have been used to install dozens of Jeep products like OEM fenders, Poison Spider sliders and even doors. We will provide all the instructions necessary to install these with tools you have in your tool box so you will not need to buy special tools (but they are out there if you have a tool loan program available to you).
To install this slider you will drill 6 holes in the bottom of the unibody and two others and then the slider will bolt on to those locations.The slider has brackets which are shaped to wrap the pinch weld and bring the slider up where it need to be to provide protection to the side panels as designed.
Feel free to ask questions, I want those who purchase this product to be completely satisfied with your purchase and I am certain you will be.
Perfect! Thank you, I just didnt know, and for myself this is very improtant. I am just inquizative (sp?) on the setup, I dont want to cause damage if I drop te full weight on the slider.
2007 Jeep Commander: QTII, Leather, Sunroof, remote start, OEM Skid Plates, 2 in Daystar lift, 255.75.17 BFG Mud Terrains on Moabs, 1.25 " Spidertrax wheel spacers, 4x Guard front guard and Side Guards, Optima Red Top, Robbys half inch leveling spacer, Bilstein 5150 Rear Shocks, Pinch weld mod and trimming!
I had previously installed the Rocky Road sliders, I bent them up and actually bent the body under the plastic cover (didn't know until I removed the cover), These sliders run the whole length and will spread the impact the entire length of the slider which should prevent any damage to the body caused by rocks or the slider itself. Also because of the material used you will not run the risk of damage to the sliders decorative coverings (which there are none).
2006 XK Limited, 5.7L Hemi
Dark Khaki, QDII, Rocky Road 2.25" lift, Steel Armadillo front bumper with Warn PowerPlant winch, Steel Armadillo rear bumper w/ tire carrier, Rock Sliders, Light Bar & Front Fender Tube Fenders, 4xGuard belly skid plate & rear differential guard, BFG M/T A/T 255/75R17s on Rubicon rims, Spidertrax 1.5 inch wheel spacers, Rhino Rack Pioneer Tray with FoxWing Awning, Superchips VIVID Programmer, Air Flow snorkel, Steel Armadillo Secure Console, Cobra CB Radio, Lock Pick Video Programmer, ASFIR Skid Plates.
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looks like a may have found a welder today. He will pick up the jigs on Monday and we will take the sliders off my Commander too use for models. I hope to have XK ones by the end of the week (we still have two pair of WK in stock).
2006 XK Limited, 5.7L Hemi
Dark Khaki, QDII, Rocky Road 2.25" lift, Steel Armadillo front bumper with Warn PowerPlant winch, Steel Armadillo rear bumper w/ tire carrier, Rock Sliders, Light Bar & Front Fender Tube Fenders, 4xGuard belly skid plate & rear differential guard, BFG M/T A/T 255/75R17s on Rubicon rims, Spidertrax 1.5 inch wheel spacers, Rhino Rack Pioneer Tray with FoxWing Awning, Superchips VIVID Programmer, Air Flow snorkel, Steel Armadillo Secure Console, Cobra CB Radio, Lock Pick Video Programmer, ASFIR Skid Plates.
Knappster's Garage
AKA: the Owner of The Steel Armadillo L.L.C.
After watching Sals video I think I want a set. Let me know when you have some ready to ship and if I have the money they're MINE!!!
2007 4.7 Liter XK | Front Modified OME HD Lift | Rear 4" Superlift | JBA UCA's | Rusty's Rear Adjustable Track Bar | Rysty’s Adjustable Upper and Lower Rear Control Arms w/Heim Joints | Mickey Thompson Classic III 17x9 Wheels | 315/70R17 Goodyear Duratracs | Airflow Snorkel | Flowmaster 40 Series Muffler | Superchips Flashpaq | Mopar Skids | 4xGuard Belly Guard | American Rebel Rear Diff Cover | Rear Powertrax No-Slip | Front Electronic Locker | Rear Heat/AC Delete
I order them in sets of 3, from the recent talk it looks like I might have to order 6 sets.
2006 XK Limited, 5.7L Hemi
Dark Khaki, QDII, Rocky Road 2.25" lift, Steel Armadillo front bumper with Warn PowerPlant winch, Steel Armadillo rear bumper w/ tire carrier, Rock Sliders, Light Bar & Front Fender Tube Fenders, 4xGuard belly skid plate & rear differential guard, BFG M/T A/T 255/75R17s on Rubicon rims, Spidertrax 1.5 inch wheel spacers, Rhino Rack Pioneer Tray with FoxWing Awning, Superchips VIVID Programmer, Air Flow snorkel, Steel Armadillo Secure Console, Cobra CB Radio, Lock Pick Video Programmer, ASFIR Skid Plates.
Knappster's Garage
AKA: the Owner of The Steel Armadillo L.L.C.
Ok just keep me posted please. Also If you can find out about the mounting brackets for the front tube fenders that would be awsome! I have some ideas brewing in my head.
2007 4.7 Liter XK | Front Modified OME HD Lift | Rear 4" Superlift | JBA UCA's | Rusty's Rear Adjustable Track Bar | Rysty’s Adjustable Upper and Lower Rear Control Arms w/Heim Joints | Mickey Thompson Classic III 17x9 Wheels | 315/70R17 Goodyear Duratracs | Airflow Snorkel | Flowmaster 40 Series Muffler | Superchips Flashpaq | Mopar Skids | 4xGuard Belly Guard | American Rebel Rear Diff Cover | Rear Powertrax No-Slip | Front Electronic Locker | Rear Heat/AC Delete
Does anyone have a set of installation instructions you can send me electronically? My server crashed and I cannot print a copy for the set I just sold.
2006 XK Limited, 5.7L Hemi
Dark Khaki, QDII, Rocky Road 2.25" lift, Steel Armadillo front bumper with Warn PowerPlant winch, Steel Armadillo rear bumper w/ tire carrier, Rock Sliders, Light Bar & Front Fender Tube Fenders, 4xGuard belly skid plate & rear differential guard, BFG M/T A/T 255/75R17s on Rubicon rims, Spidertrax 1.5 inch wheel spacers, Rhino Rack Pioneer Tray with FoxWing Awning, Superchips VIVID Programmer, Air Flow snorkel, Steel Armadillo Secure Console, Cobra CB Radio, Lock Pick Video Programmer, ASFIR Skid Plates.
Knappster's Garage
AKA: the Owner of The Steel Armadillo L.L.C.
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