ROCKSLIDERS Body Mount VS Frame Mount

[quicksand97]

I did not know where to put this, but I need help deciding whats better frame mount or body mount sliders. I am a mild wheeler, I got a lil 4 Banger with a 2in BB and 31in BFG muds. Plan to go with a real lift atleast a 2 1/2 and 32s or 33s. Some day. Any way I did not want to much wieght or overkill that would drawf my Lil rig.

[OU812]

Frame mounted sliders do not let your frame flex in the way it was intended to. It causes the center section of your frame to be very rigid so all the flexing is concentrated on the last 2 1/2 feet of frame rail. This can cause cracking in the frame. The lower section of the tub is very sturdy. Tub mounted sliders are much better for your Jeep especially if you intend to spend time with one or two of your tires off the ground.

[quicksand97]

Well thanks for that info, I was thinking of you the other day. I needed to tell you I did get discos for christmas, just have not installed them yet. And wanted to thank you again for those discos you offered a while back, that was very nice. Hope you are doing well. O yea on what you said about rocksliders does this refer to jeeps?

[Tumbleweed13]

You loose a bit of clearance with the frame mount type. The body mount type, disperses the load of the impact very well. I've slammed mine alot and have used them to pivot the jeep around a rock, and they have never bent or tweeked the tub in any way.

[OU812]

Well thanks for that info, I was thinking of you the other day. I needed to tell you I did get discos for christmas, just have not installed them yet. And wanted to thank you again for those discos you offered a while back, that was very nice. Hope you are doing well. O yea on what you said about rocksliders does this refer to jeeps?

Your welcome. I was talking specifically about Jeeps. The ones with frames at least. The XJ guys probably like the body mounted sliders too.

[neilbyrd]

The body mounted sliders have about 3" more clearance than the frame mounted. Poison Spider makes a mice one, that we put an a buddys Tj, that fit nice and attach into the body mounts. We bounced them off the rocks in the Jeepers Jamboree at the Rubicon without any problems.

[quicksand97]

Will 3 more inch in clearance sounds good, especially since I run a small lift, with 31s, and plan to go with only 32s. We will keep that in mind. Thanks a bunch we will look into that.

[spearheadbill]

Check out the SAVVY sliders. http://www.savvyoffroad.com lightweight and JV tested.

[quicksand97]

Yes I took a peek at those and my concern is how much beating will they take. They sure look nice and I like the fact they are light and rust free. Thanks

[lakev2]

I built body mounted sliders that tie into the rear two body mounts on center of tub. They are also tied into the front of the cage footing.

I have slammed them hard with full weight of jeep and no issues.

[quicksand97]

Wow That sounds nice, do the wiegh much and might you have any pics?

[DirtBall89]

I really like my Warn sliders. Body mounted and no problems.

[dirtman13]

I really like my Warn sliders. Body mounted and no problems.

x2. Beat the $#!t out of mine and they have held up great.

[JeepGal]

Yes I took a peek at those and my concern is how much beating will they take. They sure look nice and I like the fact they are light and rust free. Thanks

I run Savvy's gas tank skid, and its awesome.

I think Eriks running all aluminum now. And hes brutal on them. They'll take as much abuse as steel. In fact, Savvy has a guarantee if I remember correctly. If you can destroy them, they'll replace them.

Tam

[quicksand97]

I really like my Warn sliders. Body mounted and no problems.

Can you use those warn sliders as a jacking point. I also believe they do not wiegh much right? Here is a question, does it have a plate the underside and how deep is it? Thanks