Just got a quote from HellBent Offroad here in St. Louis. They quoted me $300.00 for a custom set. They will mount like the Supersliders, but the slider would 2x3 inch square tube. Beats me if this is good or not, or if I should just suck it up and buy the 4x Guard and spend the extra cash.
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!
Try a different color....maybe body match the color.....
IMO, the savings of $200 for the RR sliders is quickly dimished when you consider:
1) the 4xG increase ground clearance at the rockers by about an inch whereas you lose over an inch of ground clearance with the RR.
2) the 4xG fit & finish looks as good as, or better than, stock.
3) the increased sliding surface (8" wide?) will ensure that you glide over things smoothly and provides plenty of support whereas the RR look like basic square tube welded to some brackets
Ease of install is probably a wash between the two. So you may spend an hour longer on one or the other... not really decision maker to me. i'd rather spend a full day installing a quality product than 2 hours installing a lesser product.
When you are looking at sliders or rails, you have to figure out what you are protecting and how it will work.
My rails did not provide a decent step nor did they protect the bottom at the pinch weld. if i got too close to a rock at 8" on
either side, it did well. But I lost clearance and didnt protect the bottom edge.
My advice to any noobs, find out what it does and how it is supposed to work before you add something to your
vehicle. I blew $300 on cust made crap. The welder did what I asked for, I just didnt know what I needed.
I am interested in seeing where this goes. Also, as with all of the other great mods being worked on, looking forward to more pictures
I will say this, I like how 4XG mounts theirs as well. They basically clamp it to the entire pinch weld with through bolts and a thick steel L-bracket on the other side. Pinch welds on these vehicles are very strong.. and with a setup like this you'd have to bend the entire pinch weld at the same time, which I dont really see happening.
In any case, i'm glad to see another option! Especially since I really like the steps and added protection from Doc's. It's going to be a very tough choice when i'm ready to put sliders on! (and that's a good thing)
Looks good...
Those do look good. I'm anxious for mine to come in.
2008 Overland in Black
Loaded, Leather, 5.7 Hemi QDII,
All 3 MOPAR Skids, VEC, Tow Pkg., 2" Rough Country Lift, 1 1/4" Spidertrax spacers, 255/75/17 BFG M/T's, Flowmaster 50 series muffler
here is mine ..
2007 3.0 CRD Commander , 2" daystar lifted-up , bigger custom intercooler, hidden embed 12500 winch , custom skid plates & rock-slider , 4Xguard matrix & diff cover , surco roof rack , hella rear lights & front lights , camping-lab awning , tuffy storage box .
Jon said I could post these.
Last edited by Knappster; 07-28-2011 at 03:39 PM.
2007Jeep Green Limited
4.7 Flex Fuel, Rocky Road 2.5" Lift on front, 4 inch Superlift coils on rear, Spidertrax 1.5" Spacers, Bridgestone 265/70/17
Chrome Nerf Side Bars, K&N CAI, Flowmaster muffler, Aluminum Diamond Plate Locking Trunk installed
Factory Roof Pod, Blue Ox Baseplate w/D-rings, "Get Lost 4X4" Front Bumper, T-Max 9000 winch, "Get Lost rear tire carrier, 30 gal second gas tank.
Did anyone else read the fine print in the brochure and get a $500 rebate for being a Veteran?
Here is a sneak peak of my sliders:
Doc is working up how he will install them, he wants to make it simple so that anyone can install a set at home without a welder.
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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