Rock Slider Comparison?

[Derek]

I've been surfing Google and our forum, and I've read a lot of opinions on people's favorite sliders. Has anyone done a comparison? I just want a tough pair that will keep the rocks out of my body. I've been avoiding some trails I really want to play on, and it's time to step up the armor.

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[jjswan33]

Here is a rough checklist. I am sure others will add more details

Goat Fabrication - Lightest weight option that I am aware of, also I think the lowest cost ($1300-1600 but often on sale). These are what I have and they have been great
DCE Weistec - High quality, decent weight but come at a price ($2000). I considered these for a time, would have been my second choice
EV Sportline - More cost effective but very heavy ($1900)
Megawatt Rock sliders (Electruck 4X4) - Nice kick out add some additional protection, higher cost ($2200)

Hope that helps.

 

[jemkewl]

Some have appreciated the additional protection from the EV Sportline which replaces all of the plastic paneling with steel.

 

[k3g]

I have made heavy use of my megawatt sliders. They are seriously beefy. I've put the full weight of the truck down onto them, both sliding and dropping it, and they hold up great.

Yes, they're more expensive. They're hand tig welded, and as a hardware guy that sort of stuff matters to me. Inspecting the welds when it first showed up was fun: It's really really well made.

Your profile says CA, we may visit the same mountain areas. The granite in the Sierra Nevadas is nothing to mess with, and the megawatt sliders took the anxiety out of pushing this truck to, and then beyond, its limits.

 

[onthebrake]

Following this thread. Been wanting the Weistec sliders for some time now . . . .

 

[Derek]

Here is a rough checklist. I am sure others will add more details

Goat Fabrication - Lightest weight option that I am aware of, also I think the lowest cost ($1300-1600 but often on sale). These are what I have and they have been great
DCE Weistec - High quality, decent weight but come at a price ($2000). I considered these for a time, would have been my second choice
EV Sportline - More cost effective but very heavy ($1900)
Megawatt Rock sliders (Electruck 4X4) - Nice kick out add some additional protection, higher cost ($2200)

Hope that helps.

Thank you, jjswan33. I'm obviously concerned about weight with an EV, but I'm also super concerned about its strength. If I roll my tire over a large rock and come down harder than I wanted onto it, I absolutely don't want the slider to fold up into the body.

I'm hoping to find a slider strength comparison.

 

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

Here is a rough checklist. I am sure others will add more details

Goat Fabrication - Lightest weight option that I am aware of, also I think the lowest cost ($1300-1600 but often on sale). These are what I have and they have been great
DCE Weistec - High quality, decent weight but come at a price ($2000). I considered these for a time, would have been my second choice
EV Sportline - More cost effective but very heavy ($1900)
Megawatt Rock sliders (Electruck 4X4) - Nice kick out add some additional protection, higher cost ($2200)

Hope that helps.

And to add, since GOAT's sliders do not cover up access to the factory jack points, least likely for Service Center to have issues for service appointments. There are multiple posts of people being asked to have their [other brand] sliders removed or were turned away from their appointments.

 

[jjswan33]

Thank you, jjswan33. I'm obviously concerned about weight with an EV, but I'm also super concerned about its strength. If I roll my tire over a large rock and come down harder than I wanted onto it, I absolutely don't want the slider to fold up into the body.

I'm hoping to find a slider strength comparison.

For my use I have definitely hit my sliders many times from the side and the bottom (rocks, tree branches, etc) that would have done damage without them. They have been great. Regarding weight, not going to make a difference in range at all more of a payload concern for me.

People will talk about plates underneath to replace the plastic ones. IMO opinion they offer no protection that is needed and may make a cleaner look but that's it. If anything they will just collect debris.

 

[Derek]

I have made heavy use of my megawatt sliders. They are seriously beefy. I've put the full weight of the truck down onto them, both sliding and dropping it, and they hold up great.

Yes, they're more expensive. They're hand tig welded, and as a hardware guy that sort of stuff matters to me. Inspecting the welds when it first showed up was fun: It's really really well made.

Your profile says CA, we may visit the same mountain areas. The granite in the Sierra Nevadas is nothing to mess with, and the megawatt sliders took the anxiety out of pushing this truck to, and then beyond, its limits.

You are 100% correct, K3g. We have big granite here in CA, and those rocks scare my rocker panels. They don't want to play with them without help from some good, strong helpers.

I was afraid the highest-price option would be the one to choose. I'll see what feedback this thread gets, but your real-world experience is invaluable.

 

[Derek]

And to add, since GOAT's sliders do not cover up access to the factory jack points, least likely for Service Center to have issues for service appointments. There are multiple posts of people being asked to have their [other brand] sliders removed or turned away from their appointments.

That's a really good point!

 

[SwampNut]

I have the GOAT for a few reasons.

1. The step board things are ugly. I think of a 70s station wagon with running boards. But you can get that if you want, on the GOAT sliders. I will privately mock you, LOL.

2. The EV Sportline and some others have an insanely complicated installation. It's a joke. It's a huge mess and way harder than it needs to be. The GOAT mounts are simple and solid. After downloading and printing the EV Sportline instructions I said, "HELL NO."

3. The owner of GOAT used to own Ace. Those rails are well proven on Jeeps, and I've had them on all my Jeeps which got abused hard.

4. Factory jack puck points are not messed with; some/most/all of the others do. This has been an issue at service centers and tire shops. I've experienced a SC issue with a much more minor mod that wouldn't affect anything and they were assholes about it.

In short, IMO there's simply no reason to consider the others. I've looked at all of them for months and just didn't like the options. When GOAT first contacted me, I was elated.

 

[Derek]

For my use I have definitely hit my sliders many times from the side and the bottom (rocks, tree branches, etc) that would have done damage without them. They have been great. Regarding weight, not going to make a difference in range at all more of a payload concern for me.

People will talk about plates underneath to replace the plastic ones. IMO opinion they offer no protection that is needed and may make a cleaner look but that's it. If anything they will just collect debris.

Thank you again, that is the info I needed. Also, your truck looks fantastic!!

 

[DuoRivians]

I have made heavy use of my megawatt sliders. They are seriously beefy. I've put the full weight of the truck down onto them, both sliding and dropping it, and they hold up great.

Yes, they're more expensive. They're hand tig welded, and as a hardware guy that sort of stuff matters to me. Inspecting the welds when it first showed up was fun: It's really really well made.

Your profile says CA, we may visit the same mountain areas. The granite in the Sierra Nevadas is nothing to mess with, and the megawatt sliders took the anxiety out of pushing this truck to, and then beyond, its limits.

I second the megawatt sliders. I’ve put mine through serious use and they’re very good at what they do. Plus the kick out at the end is functional too, for both extra protection and extra step area

 

[Derek]

I have the GOAT for a few reasons.

1. The step board things are ugly. I think of a 70s station wagon with running boards. But you can get that if you want, on the GOAT sliders. I will privately mock you, LOL.

2. The EV Sportline and some others have an insanely complicated installation. It's a joke. It's a huge mess and way harder than it needs to be. The GOAT mounts are simple and solid. After downloading and printing the EV Sportline instructions I said, "HELL NO."

3. The owner of GOAT used to own Ace. Those rails are well proven on Jeeps, and I've had them on all my Jeeps which got abused hard.

4. Factory jack puck points are not messed with; some/most/all of the others do. This has been an issue at service centers and tire shops. I've experienced a SC issue with a much more minor mod that wouldn't affect anything and they were assholes about it.

In short, IMO there's simply no reason to consider the others. I've looked at all of them for months and just didn't like the options. When GOAT first contacted me, I was elated.

Great looking truck and fantastic info. Thank you!

 

[sfvR1S]

I'm considering megawatt, but the SC issue has prevented me from pulling the trigger.

Anyone have any insight?

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