I'd like some 'disguised' rock sliders that look like normal sills, do they exist?

[Dr_evil]

I think you may need to fix a "Wide Load" sign on the back of the Series!!

Snigger They is for putting people off getting close to me in the supermarket definitely wide now! Both sitck out about 6" IIRC

 

[Les996]

I'll give you a fiver for them Dr.

 

[Dr_evil]

feck off I's keeping them

 

[300tdistu]

Hi guys,

I'm a huge fan of the idea of rock sliders; nice bit of protection off road, bit of extra side-impact protection, something substantial for other people to bash their doors into in car parks, etc.

I can also understand the appeal of the looks. The agricultural engineering ham-fisted part of me knows they look great, galvanised with tree bars...cool.

But the truth is they look crap and ruin the shape of the Defender. Try painting them body-coloured and they look worse. SO, does anyone know a company that fabricate rock sliders in the same style and shape as the original sills? ie. nice and curved at the ends, don't stick out of the bodywork etc?

Failing that, I know there are an awful lot of clever people on this forum, does anyone feel up to the challenge of building me a pair? With the appropriate remuneration of course

Thanks guys!

Oli

Iv got 4 sets of rock sliders to make next week, can make you some to suit your needs if needs be, send me a pm

 

[mikeyt]

I made these when i first got my fender, thought they didn't look too ott, i understand what you mean by factory look, they would have to pertrude atleast a little bit (5mm) from the doors for side protection.

Also with them sticking out more protects your doors/roof from trees that may be at angles or when your on a camber when passing close objects....

 

[pressbrake]

they aint shiney like that anymore

 

[defender11069]

are they for a ship lol. they look ridiculous.

now thats wot you call a rock slider

 

[Dr_evil]

I don't do under engineering

 

[blue beasty]

I don't do under engineering

No, but considering what you're going to bolt to it Land Rover might

 

[Dr_evil]

No, but considering what you're going to bolt to it Land Rover might

I think it might tip the scales back from rust to metal on the landy front

 

[chunkymunky]

Yer wants chunky ones

Do you have no shame you spammer

 

[chunkymunky]

Make me some

 

[Dr_evil]

Snigger big ones! ?

 

[TD5power]

Jeez doc there wider than a fat chicks ass!

 

[chunkymunky]

I like them.










Fat chicks bums too sometimes

 

[lr-90]

Yer wants chunky ones

They are rock sliders

 

[pressbrake]

I was gonna use 5mm folded channel with 45* strengtheners at 1/3 and 2/3 way back angle may be easier though

I made these sliders by folding 6mm channel, then drilling and countersinking the holes.
I dont think channel is the best thing for offroading as it can did in but this thing was a trailer queen

 

[Thor1950]

some one will get there foot/leg caught in them when they slip, and possible a broken leg insurance will love them

 

[GINGE]

fooking ell doc, any bigger and they would be called wings and you'd need a different licence to fly........erm drive it!

 

[Pikey]

they'll be interesting first time he tries to get thru a narrow gate.