0 degree sliders from Reckless Off Road Fabrication

[Flyfisher]

After reviewing several rock slider brands, I purchased a set of "0" degree sliders from Boris at Reckless Off Road Fabrication in So. Cal. I purchased these because I was able to order them in "0" degree angle and the fact that they are installed using beefy 5/8" bolts that go through the frame, vs using riv nuts or similar hardware, making for a very sturdy slider. I had to make a trip to So Cal for some other business and had them installed at their facility. Installation was fast and Boris was very accommodating.

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[Joestac]

I'd be too worried about something popping up and getting caught and torqued in those blanks spaces. My wife would appreciate a real step though but for now she found a way to use the factory rock sliders.

 

[Flyfisher]

I'd be too worried about something popping up and getting caught and torqued in those blanks spaces. My wife would appreciate a real step though but for now she found a way to use the factory rock sliders.

then these are not for you.

 

[HVLA]

I'd be too worried about something popping up and getting caught and torqued in those blanks spaces. My wife would appreciate a real step though but for now she found a way to use the factory rock sliders.

Do you have the stock side steps?

 

[Joestac]

then these are not for you.

Glad you found something you like though. Also pretty cool you got to go to their factory.

 

[HVLA]

Yeah, just the sliders on the Trailhunter. Wife has a small foot, so they work for her. I am 6'6", so assistance getting in not required.

Well if you have sliders they are mounted underneath and have the same opportunity to get caught up on something as these.

 

[Archer]

Well if you have sliders they are mounted underneath and have the same opportunity to get caught up on something as these.

I tend to agree, those big gaps are a prime opportunity for a stick to push up between that and your panel. Downed limbs with multiple branches have a tendency to roll as you crossover them and can twist one or more branches up into that space and cause significant damage.

Not knocking the sliders, they look plenty stoudt and have good form, just something I'd be considering when using them off road.
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[Vincenzo]

I'd be too worried about something popping up and getting caught and torqued in those blanks spaces. My wife would appreciate a real step though but for now she found a way to use the factory rock sliders.

I’m assuming you have skid plates

 

[Vincenzo]

I tend to agree, those big gaps are a prime opportunity for a stick to push up between that and your panel. Downed limbs with multiple branches have a tendency to roll as you crossover them and can twist one or more branches up into that space and cause significant damage.

Not knocking the sliders, they look plenty stoudt and have good form, just something I'd be considering when using them off road.
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I’m assuming you have skid plates?

 

[Archer]

Full skids, diff skid, and LCA' skids.

 

[127.0.0.1]

I tend to agree, those big gaps are a prime opportunity for a stick to push up between that and your panel. Downed limbs with multiple branches have a tendency to roll as you crossover them and can twist one or more branches up into that space and cause significant damage.

Not knocking the sliders, they look plenty stoudt and have good form, just something I'd be considering when using them off road.
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ffs ...if the owner is driving over logs, limbs, and debris, then they can go slow and
work on not popping one up w/o stopping and checking and damaging things.

otherwise...I've been all over this planet and logs and big sticks just are not a problem
on roads and trails unless you see them and decide to drive over them. and stick and small trees that will pop up are very rare on used trails to be honest, unless you are going on
unused tote roads. your CV boots are the most susceptible things on the vehicle

if you go through storm or tornado damage anything can happen but what percentage
of driving is gonna expose you to that ?

 

[HVLA]

I tend to agree, those big gaps are a prime opportunity for a stick to push up between that and your panel. Downed limbs with multiple branches have a tendency to roll as you crossover them and can twist one or more branches up into that space and cause significant damage.

Not knocking the sliders, they look plenty stoudt and have good form, just something I'd be considering when using them off road.
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But all sliders are mounted and have something that can be caught on. The entire vehicle has things sticks can be caught on. This isnt any different. It isnt a concern.

 

[Archer]

But all sliders are mounted and have something that can be caught on. The entire vehicle has things sticks can be caught on. This isnt any different. It isnt a concern.

ffs ...if the owner is driving over logs, limbs, and debris, then they can go slow and
work on not popping one up w/o stopping and checking and damaging things.

otherwise...I've been all over this planet and logs and big sticks just are not a problem
on roads and trails unless you see them and decide to drive over them. and stick and small trees that will pop up are very rare on used trails to be honest, unless you are going on
unused tote roads. your CV boots are the most susceptible things on the vehicle

if you go through storm or tornado damage anything can happen but what percentage
of driving is gonna expose you to that ?

Not sure where you off roading without debris across the trail but I guess if your off roading in an open field your right, otherwise, not so much.


As far CV joints, that's what the A Arm skids help with, I even went with the Slee crossmeber to prevent sticks jamming into my radiator.

JMHE
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[HVLA]

I guess if your off roading in an open field your right, otherwise, not so much. JMHE


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You are missing the point entirely.

 

[Archer]

But all sliders are mounted and have something that can be caught on. The entire vehicle has things sticks can be caught on. This isnt any different. It isnt a concern.

That's why if your going through any kind of woods you get top plates.

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