Finally caved in an ordered the RCI 20 degree 4dr w/ top w/ satin black. Also tossed in the pinch weld covers. Cheers. Can't wait to get these on.
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Finally got around to installing the @Metal-tech 4x4 sliders! Installation was straight forward and I could see these holding up for a long time. Defiantly recommend a friend to help and use of floor jacks!
For the pinch weld I ended up using XPEL PPF for bed rails. It’s the same as the door sill protector but comes in a longer and a wider roll. I simply just cut it to length and put it on with the aid of a heat gun to help mold it around some bolts.
For the pinch weld I ended up using XPEL PPF for bed rails. It’s the same as the door sill protector but comes in a longer and a wider roll. I simply just cut it to length and put it on with the aid of a heat gun to help mold it around some bolts.
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What is the usable width of the step on these? Both look almost too narrow to be usable as a step to get in/out of the front seats.
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Hope this helps. I say about a boot width upfront and more with the kick out in the back. Definitely usable as a step to get in and out or to reach the roof.
The RCI's are awesome if they are used as a slider. They are marginal as a step (at least the 20deg). They saved my bronco from a roll not long ago and they didn't budge. I don't have any regrets purchasing them. A nice perk is they have saved my door paint from all the rocks as well.
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This is the only reason I ordered RCI vs MT on 7-16-23, just days after taking delivery of my Bronco. The only downside is the 8 week lead time for RCI. The MT's were in stock.
I was thinking about getting the rock hard 4x4 sliders next year. They cover up the pinch seam and appears to be more clearance than RCI and don’t need pinch weld cover. Looks more stock than some o of the other sliders.
But do they cover your doors? Looks like some large gaps for the rocks to make contact with that nice paint job..I was thinking about getting the rock hard 4x4 sliders next year. They cover up the pinch seam and appears to be more clearance than RCI and don’t need pinch weld cover. Looks more stock than some o of the other sliders.
Honestly I’m more worried about a boulder hitting the doors than being spattered by rock chips. So the angled up without covers look nice and minimalist.
If you want covers, You can get these from Rock Hard. They may also be able to do the angled Up ones with covers if you email them.
That's fair but since this is a rci vs metal tech and I have the rci ones and I'm stoked about the coverage I feel like rci is a amazing option if you(unlike yourself) don't like rocks chipping the hell out of your doors.
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Did you have any issues with the u-bolt installation and the stock BL skid plates?Finally got around to installing the @Metal-tech 4x4 sliders! Installation was straight forward and I could see these holding up for a long time. Defiantly recommend a friend to help and use of floor jacks!
For the pinch weld I ended up using XPEL PPF for bed rails. It’s the same as the door sill protector but comes in a longer and a wider roll. I simply just cut it to length and put it on with the aid of a heat gun to help mold it around some bolts.
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They look nice…what distinguishes them from other “pinch-weld steps” that aren’t true sliders that will hold body weight?Honestly I’m more worried about a boulder hitting the doors than being spattered by rock chips. So the angled up without covers look nice and minimalist.
If you want covers, You can get these from Rock Hard. They may also be able to do the angled Up ones with covers if you email them.
The Rock Hard sliders, like many others, are body mounted type.
This post is about RCI and Metal Tech, both are frame mounted sliders. Another frame mount option is from CBI.
This post is about RCI and Metal Tech, both are frame mounted sliders. Another frame mount option is from CBI.
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One installed 2 by myself (2/4 door) and helped on a third 2 door
all three badlands
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23 4 door
23 2 door
