I volunteered to test out Uys' new Rocksliders, what do you guys think?
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Karl
Hi Karl,
That is a nice looking set of rocksliders!
How much did they set you back?
Cheers
David
That is a nice looking set of rocksliders!
How much did they set you back?
Cheers
David
Unfortunately not. Was at Uys's a few weeks back to collect my bash plate and spoke to him about it.jaco_n wrote:Will it fit Gen3 also?
He had a prototype for the GEN4 there(only one side that had to be modified or something), it is by far the most beautiful rock sliders I've ever seen (ok, I haven't seen that many...but still), I believe it can be classified as art.
It really looks awesome and it flows well with the body, really well made.
They do look awesome.
The design is based on the Gen4 standard side steps, but obviously all steel.
I was surprised that they were not as heavy as expected. Uys reckons that it's the strongest steps he's made..., but the weakness sits in the brackets that attach to the body.
So he still recommends not to jack the car up on these (hence why he's not putting high lift jack points on them).
The design is based on the Gen4 standard side steps, but obviously all steel.
I was surprised that they were not as heavy as expected. Uys reckons that it's the strongest steps he's made..., but the weakness sits in the brackets that attach to the body.
So he still recommends not to jack the car up on these (hence why he's not putting high lift jack points on them).
cloyd wrote:Question:
So what is the purpose??
Cloyd
So there are a few:
1. For me, I have to stand on a tyre, or open a door to work on the roof rack. Now I can stand on the step.
2. I took my original ones off because they damage quite easily. These ones will take a fair amount of weight / knocks before the showing.
3. Aesthetics - they look pretty nice
O Masked One.
I think they look great and will definitely give great protection! Definitely worth it in my book.
I also think Uys is underestimating the Pajero mounting points. Unless he took a very basic approach on the mountings the sliders will definitely be able to carry the vehicle weight so can be used for jacking. Ask Kai, he has done some tests on his and it seemed pretty strong.
Mine I have also tested and they did pretty well even with the vehicle fully loaded.
CATS
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I think they look great and will definitely give great protection! Definitely worth it in my book.
I also think Uys is underestimating the Pajero mounting points. Unless he took a very basic approach on the mountings the sliders will definitely be able to carry the vehicle weight so can be used for jacking. Ask Kai, he has done some tests on his and it seemed pretty strong.
Mine I have also tested and they did pretty well even with the vehicle fully loaded.
CATS
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2009 Pajero 3.2 DiDc Lwb GLS (Gen4) - Casper (Starting to grow on me)
2001 Pajero 3.2 DiD Lwb GLS Manual (Gen3) - Snoopy (SOLD but not forgotten)
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2001 Pajero 3.2 DiD Lwb GLS Manual (Gen3) - Snoopy (SOLD but not forgotten)
2008 Pajero 3.2 DiDc Lwb GLS Auto (Gen4) - Silvester (SOLD)
Given how many banana shaped steps you see, it should help with that problem.
For folks that overland a lot, these are not necessarily a must. However I do the occasional course now and then, and it was a schlep to always remove the steps (hence why I never put the stock steps back on). Now I'm fairly confident to go on a course with the steps - plus I can get stuff on and off the roof rack more easily when over landing.
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For folks that overland a lot, these are not necessarily a must. However I do the occasional course now and then, and it was a schlep to always remove the steps (hence why I never put the stock steps back on). Now I'm fairly confident to go on a course with the steps - plus I can get stuff on and off the roof rack more easily when over landing.
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Karl