Rock Slider Question: Demello Rock Crusher

[Mc Taco]

I'll be getting sliders on my truck this month, probably Demello's "Rock Crusher" for my 2004 Double Cab Toyota. My question for those that have them is whether or not they work well as steps for entry. Or do they get in the way?

Thanks.

 

[devortex]

I have the Demello hybrid sliders and I use them as a step to get in and a step to access my roof rack.

 

[LBPtaco]

I have the rock crushers and they do work as a step, but I would recommend some grip tape of sorts as they are slippery when wet. They do stick out a little further than other sliders Iv'e seen, so my legs sometimes rub against them when I get out of the truck. This is only annoying when they are muddy/dirty and I'm wearing slacks, which sadly is an occasional requirement...

I can snap some pics if you would like.

 

[ctapia]

I have the Demello hybrid sliders and I use them as a step to get in and a step to access my roof rack.

Got any pics of them?

 

[devortex]

Got any pics of them?

You can sort of tell in this shot. Ditto on LBP's comment above about rubbing against them when you get out. The hybrid style are unobtrusive but do the original function of protection, act as a step, good place to put the jack and manage to look cool too. I got the wrinkle finish powder coating that Demello offers and it is very slip resistant, even when wet. Nothing will stop you from sliding if it's muddy.

 

[phsycle]

Have you looked at Trail Gear? I've got them on my Tacoma and the good thing about these is you can set them at any angle you want. So you can make them more horizontal for use as a step (which is what I did) or angle them up. You do need to have them welded or do it yourself. (just the legs).

 

[4RunAmok]

You can sort of tell in this shot. Ditto on LBP's comment above about rubbing against them when you get out. The hybrid style are unobtrusive but do the original function of protection, act as a step, good place to put the jack and manage to look cool too. I got the wrinkle finish powder coating that Demello offers and it is very slip resistant, even when wet. Nothing will stop you from sliding if it's muddy.

Wow, another Oasis II RTT!! I love mine!

/hijack!

 

[Owyhee H]

You can sort of tell in this shot. Ditto on LBP's comment above about rubbing against them when you get out. The hybrid style are unobtrusive but do the original function of protection, act as a step, good place to put the jack and manage to look cool too. I got the wrinkle finish powder coating that Demello offers and it is very slip resistant, even when wet. Nothing will stop you from sliding if it's muddy.

And a nice bike too......

 

[devortex]

Sorry for the thread hijack

Yep, the Oasis tent is awesome...great for one or two people and only weighs about 40 pounds!!

Bike is a Cannondale Slice. Picture is at the Oceanside pier. I was there over the weekend for the Ironman California 70.3 triathlon.

Hijack over.

 

[4RunAmok]

Stuart,

I have Demello sliders on my truck, and while you can step on them to help you in or to stand on to reach something on top, the Demello's tend to be a bit more "tucked in" than some others out there, but stand out enough to say, save you from someone's door at the mall, or protect you on the trail. You won't be disappointed.

 

[GreenTaco4x4]

I have an 04 DC with the Rock Crushers. They are perfect for a step, see below.

 

[Dave Bennett]

Make sure you get the krinkle finish powdercoat

 

[Mc Taco]

Thank you all for the replies. Even the hijack! I don't really need the step, but wondered how in the way they might be. I think that I'll keep a shop rag handy to wipe down any dust etc. before I get in whilst wearing nice pants (rare).

 

[LBPtaco]

I found some pics of mine...