I went with the RCI rock sliders based on a recommendation from an experienced off road shop in my area (Sacramento CA). I installed them about two years ago and have had no complaints. They look good and have held up well to my abuse and provide a good way of getting access to the roof rack... also RCI. I'm glad that I went with the 5 degree with the step. While the 20 degree steps are tighter to the body, the 5 degree keeps the hazards further away from the body sides giving a little more clearance when negotiating difficult terrain.
RCI makes really good equipment. I went with these sliders (in steel) as well as their Catalytic converter guards (requires transmission skid) and steel gas tank skid. (I like to keep my equipment.) The other thing I did to improve handling is I went with the Bilstein 6112/5120 setup with the Bilstein springs. These sliders are great, and my wife loves them. She's short and these help her to get in/out much more easily. I went with the 5-degree option and top plate.
Thank you for watching and commenting. Your rig sounds like a beautiful build. I am saving for a suspension lift kit and need to upgrade my skid plates.i was to go CBI but now I am leaning towards RCI skid. Funny my wife is short too. Lol.
Thanks for the info. Just ordered RCI 5 dg sliders during their Labor Day sale. Although, now they do do a bolt on top plate. Don't know why. Also, curious what height you went with the 6112/5120 lift? In this video it appears pretty stock other than tires. Thanks!
I balanced my sliders (different brand) on a floor jack and used that to hoist it up. I was able to precisely maneuver it and it was quite easy to get a couple bolts started. Jack stands typically won't have the ability to house the slider to exactly the right position. I covered the saddle with a rag to not scratch the powder coat.
I am not sure the pattern I did. I would traditionally start each one and then tighten from one end to the other, or you could start in the middle and work your way out like doing a head gasket.
Would you stop another cars door if someone opened it on your 4Runner in a parking lot? Are good to use as a step to get into the car? Thanks for your video!
Depending on the height of the other car's door, yes it could prevent their door from hitting your car. Yes, they can be used as a step. That is why I got the top plate option and angled at 5 degrees. The 20 degree option would not work well as a step. Thank you for watching. I hope that helps you.
I’ve been waiting so long for my rock sliders. RCI makes good equipments but there communication is horrible. Just hoping my sliders will get here soon.
I am sorry to hear that. They answered the phone answered and answered my questions. That's another reason I went with them. I do hope yours show up soon. It is a piece of mind wheeling with that extra protection.
Great video. How do you like the 5 degree slider so far? Would you have gone with the 20 degree? I’ll be placing my order soon but can’t make up my mind.
Thank you for watching and the compliment. The 5 degrees allow me to use them as a step. My wife is 5'2". So more for and others than me. Also another channel mentioned that their 20 degrees ones took a hit and they couldn't open their rear door till they slid the slider down on the frame. So those are the 2 reasons I went with 5 degrees.
The front is a little narrower than the rear with the kick out. My wife is 5'2" and uses them as a step every time. They are thec5 degree ones to help serve as a step. I don't think the 20 degree one would be useful as a step
@@timthetrailman4563do you have 285/70/17 on the TRD pro rims in this video? If so, have you had any issues with them on that rim? I’ve read that that tire size is too large for the 7” wide TRD Pro rim.
@aaronpeople101 thank you for asking. I don't in this video. That is the stock 265. I do run the 285 now in BFG KM3 and have been fine for over 17k miles including airing down to about 20psi. I read the same thing and from some trusted feedback I rolled the dice on it. So far so good. There are newer videos that might show the tires on the wheel.
I nstalled RCI rock slider with a kick out , 2019 TRD Long bed.. DO NOT add rhino liners! Very porous and hold dirt stains..cannot be clean..need to spray paint to cover the stains..
@jefferylorance7988 thank you for that feedback. I've heard some people spray paint or rhino line them. I didn't know it would cause the dirt to stay in it.
I went with the RCI rock sliders based on a recommendation from an experienced off road shop in my area (Sacramento CA). I installed them about two years ago and have had no complaints. They look good and have held up well to my abuse and provide a good way of getting access to the roof rack... also RCI. I'm glad that I went with the 5 degree with the step. While the 20 degree steps are tighter to the body, the 5 degree keeps the hazards further away from the body sides giving a little more clearance when negotiating difficult terrain.
Thank you for watching. I am gladc to hear how yours are holding up. That gives me confidence that I made the right choice.
I appreciate your experience and mentioning the difference in degrees.
RCI makes really good equipment. I went with these sliders (in steel) as well as their Catalytic converter guards (requires transmission skid) and steel gas tank skid. (I like to keep my equipment.) The other thing I did to improve handling is I went with the Bilstein 6112/5120 setup with the Bilstein springs.
These sliders are great, and my wife loves them. She's short and these help her to get in/out much more easily. I went with the 5-degree option and top plate.
Thank you for watching and commenting. Your rig sounds like a beautiful build. I am saving for a suspension lift kit and need to upgrade my skid plates.i was to go CBI but now I am leaning towards RCI skid.
Funny my wife is short too. Lol.
@@timthetrailman4563 They offer packages where you pay less than buying individual skids. Good luck with this!
@@InGratitudeIam thank you for the heads up. I am always up for a good bundle deal.
Thanks for the info. Just ordered RCI 5 dg sliders during their Labor Day sale. Although, now they do do a bolt on top plate. Don't know why. Also, curious what height you went with the 6112/5120 lift? In this video it appears pretty stock other than tires. Thanks!
I balanced my sliders (different brand) on a floor jack and used that to hoist it up. I was able to precisely maneuver it and it was quite easy to get a couple bolts started. Jack stands typically won't have the ability to house the slider to exactly the right position. I covered the saddle with a rag to not scratch the powder coat.
Thank you for watching and taking time to comment. I do like your approach and the flexibility over using a jack stand.
Thank you for doing this video. Debating between RCI and LFD.
@@efromhb you're welcome. Thank you for watching.
What's the order of the bolts and washers for installing to the frame, especially the 5-1/2" carriage bolts? The RCI instructions weren't the best.
I am not sure the pattern I did. I would traditionally start each one and then tighten from one end to the other, or you could start in the middle and work your way out like doing a head gasket.
Nice video! You sure made it look easier then when I put mine on lol
Thank you. They were quite heavy. Probably should have asked for help.
@@timthetrailman4563 I put a plastic tote on one side to hold it somewhat level while I got the bolts going on the other side. Similar idea.
Would you stop another cars door if someone opened it on your 4Runner in a parking lot?
Are good to use as a step to get into the car?
Thanks for your video!
Depending on the height of the other car's door, yes it could prevent their door from hitting your car.
Yes, they can be used as a step. That is why I got the top plate option and angled at 5 degrees. The 20 degree option would not work well as a step.
Thank you for watching. I hope that helps you.
Do you know how far these stick out by the front doors?
Yew, about 3 inches. You might can see some more pics on my IG account Tim the Trail Man and/or I can send you pics on there.
I’ve been waiting so long for my rock sliders. RCI makes good equipments but there communication is horrible. Just hoping my sliders will get here soon.
I am sorry to hear that. They answered the phone answered and answered my questions. That's another reason I went with them.
I do hope yours show up soon. It is a piece of mind wheeling with that extra protection.
Call them. They pick up the phone every time. I just got my sliders and cat guards, no issues.
They finally showed up. Waited 3 months for it. Honestly worth the wait. Would recommend!
@@CODaznOPZ that is exciting. I am glad you love them.
@@CODaznOPZ It was 3 months to Canada as well.
I love RCI, but I don’t want kick outs. RSG makes some good ones too. Nice vid. 👍🤪🏳️🌈
@@user-hf8ie8mf3n thank you
Are those the 5 or 20 degree sliders?
They are 5 degrees. I wanted to use them as a step. Also there were rumors that a 20 degree that takes a good hit can block the doors from opening
What are your thoughts on a Hyundai entranta off mode model? ?
I think it could have potential
Great video. How do you like the 5 degree slider so far? Would you have gone with the 20 degree? I’ll be placing my order soon but can’t make up my mind.
Thank you for watching and the compliment. The 5 degrees allow me to use them as a step. My wife is 5'2". So more for and others than me. Also another channel mentioned that their 20 degrees ones took a hit and they couldn't open their rear door till they slid the slider down on the frame. So those are the 2 reasons I went with 5 degrees.
@@timthetrailman4563 oh ok. Thanks for the feedback. I just placed my order today and went with the 5 degree. Can’t wait to put it on.
@@chengsoung8907 that's awesome. Mine came pretty quickly, so I hope yours do too.
What angle did you go for? 5 degree or 20 degree?
5 degree. I wanted to use them a a step too.
@@timthetrailman4563 thank you
Unfortunately RCI doesn’t weld the foot plate on anymore.
@@Scottstunts I didn't know that. Thank you for letting me know
Aren’t these too narrow to serve as foot step?
The front is a little narrower than the rear with the kick out. My wife is 5'2" and uses them as a step every time. They are thec5 degree ones to help serve as a step. I don't think the 20 degree one would be useful as a step
Great video, thanks. Sub'd!
Thank you for the compliment and the subscription.
This isn't an easy job to do on your own. Way to take on the challenge!
Thank you. Yes, a little creativity and a lot of determination.
what size your tire 275's?
285/70/17 now. In that video they were stock 265/70/17
@@timthetrailman4563do you have 285/70/17 on the TRD pro rims in this video? If so, have you had any issues with them on that rim? I’ve read that that tire size is too large for the 7” wide TRD Pro rim.
@aaronpeople101 thank you for asking. I don't in this video. That is the stock 265. I do run the 285 now in BFG KM3 and have been fine for over 17k miles including airing down to about 20psi. I read the same thing and from some trusted feedback I rolled the dice on it. So far so good. There are newer videos that might show the tires on the wheel.
@@timthetrailman4563 thanks for the feedback. And just to confirm my research. In your opinion, what is the offset of the TRD wheels?
@aaronpeople101 I'm not sure. I've heard 0. Offset is only relevant to the width of the wheel vs back spacing measurements as a whole.
I nstalled RCI rock slider with a kick out , 2019 TRD Long bed..
DO NOT add rhino liners! Very porous and hold dirt stains..cannot be clean..need to spray paint to cover the stains..
@jefferylorance7988 thank you for that feedback. I've heard some people spray paint or rhino line them. I didn't know it would cause the dirt to stay in it.
You could of put them on a Cardboard Wine box cut it a height you needed