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xcentric

Member Since: 17 Jan 2016
Location: Midlands
Posts: 247

which tree sliders?

Looking for tree sliders to fit a 110, which will double as steps for SWMBO who is vertically challenged. Any particular recommendations? Or is just the side step enough (i.e. is the underbody and bodywork protection worth it?)

14th Nov 2016 1:22pm

rallysteve

Member Since: 10 Feb 2014
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 2238

2002 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Keswick Green

Safari-Equip from 4x4 Overlander

02' 110 TD5 Double Cab Rebuild Thread

14th Nov 2016 1:24pm

K9F

Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
Location: Bournemouth
Posts: 9610

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

As above galvanised and powder coated available from Brendan.

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14th Nov 2016 1:33pm

xcentric

Member Since: 17 Jan 2016
Location: Midlands
Posts: 247

thanks. Brendan?

seen these http://www.rock-sliders.co.uk
which have the benefit of being cheaper

happy to pay for quality tho. Happy to buy used, for that matte,r if anyone has some spare?

14th Nov 2016 1:44pm

Rosco

Member Since: 03 Dec 2010
Location: Burntwood
Posts: 1870

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red

Brendan is Leeds on here, but can be contacted on

http://www.4x4overlander.com
Brendan's phone numbers 07929 604668/01422 243966 up to about 9pm
email address brendan@4x4overlander.com 2007 - Stornoway Grey 90 XS SW - Gone
2002 - Black Discovery II - Gone
2014 - Montalcino Red 110 XS SW

14th Nov 2016 2:13pm

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17781

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

xcentric wrote:
...
seen these http://www.rock-sliders.co.uk
which have the benefit of being cheaper
...

I have had a pair of these on my 110 for several years now and have been very pleased with them, the quality cannot be faulted. They're just powder-coated (not galvanised) but seem to be lasting very well, far better than either my Patriot rack or Mantec winch bumper. I have no hesitation in recommending them.

14th Nov 2016 3:30pm

L90DNY

Member Since: 09 Feb 2016
Location: Somerset
Posts: 117

xcentric wrote:
thanks. Brendan?

seen these http://www.rock-sliders.co.uk
which have the benefit of being cheaper

happy to pay for quality tho. Happy to buy used, for that matte,r if anyone has some spare?

I've got these on my 90, good bit of kit, well made and chunky. Only thing to bare in mind is that rock sliders sit pretty high compared with side steps, so don't really work for that purpose, still require a bit of a jump to get onto them!

14th Nov 2016 4:33pm

Chris86

Member Since: 15 Jul 2014
Location: South Yorks
Posts: 798

I have the set from rock-sliders.co.uk.

Well made, very good fit- my passenger side one took a good smack earlier this year on a boulder and there is very little damage other than a scrape in the powdercoating. The only downside for me is that the powdercoat is already looking pretty rough 2 years on.....

Chris

14th Nov 2016 10:07pm

leeds

Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 8582

We use, some say abuse, and sell the Safari Equip R + T sliders.

They have saved our vehicles from other car users in car parks, demolished concrete bollards with them and have done their job off road against rocks etc.

They come hot dipped galvanised with jacking points as standard. Scrape the powder coating off and they will not rust!

Edited to add, we also do tread steps here

Brendan

14th Nov 2016 10:31pm

epictrail

Member Since: 21 Sep 2013
Location: High Wycombe
Posts: 395

I also have the set from rock-sliders.co.uk and after 3 years on a 110 used everyday they are still looking good.

15th Nov 2016 7:50pm

keith

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 2256

Extreme4X4 . Had the same pair since 2006

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19th Nov 2016 10:30pm

leeds

Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 8582

I am pretty sure that the rock and tree sliders sold by Extreme4x4 are made by Safari Equip

Brendan

20th Nov 2016 10:18am

Mo Murphy

Member Since: 01 Jun 2008
Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts
Posts: 2343

1984 Defender 90 BMW M57 3.0 Diesel HT Auto Pennine Grey

Mine came from Paddocks about 7 or 8 years ago and have proved to be robust and long lasting. Galvanised under powder coat, they've absorbed bumps and scrapes and me pivoting on them round trees.
They weren't hugely expensive and have proved to be very good value for money.
I don't know if the ones they sell now are the same ones but if they are I wholeheartedly recommend them.
Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen.

50 Shades of Pennine Grey

20th Nov 2016 11:14am

leeds

Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 8582

Interesting have just had a quick look at the Paddocks site and they do offer a wide range of R + T sliders.

One thing which struck me was that some were described as zinc plated and others as galvanised.

There is a big difference between zinc plating and hot dip galvanised. Zinc plating is zinc deposited by electrical current whereas galvanising is dipping the object into molten zinc.

Quote:

Zinc plated products have an attractive appearance when new as the zinc coating is bright and smooth, where a hot dip galvanised coating has a duller and less smooth surface. There is typically about 10 times as much zinc applied to small parts in the hot dip galvanizing process as with zinc plating.

Quote:

When used on bolts, due to the thickness of the zinc coating, all galvanized nuts must be tapped oversize. Zinc plating or electroplating is a process where zinc is applied by using a current of electricity. It is a thinner coating than hot dip galvanizing making it unsuitable for outdoor applications.

Just google zinc plate v galvanising.

Safari Equip gear is hot dipped galvanisied which has an orange peel appearance. Yes they have to retap threaded holes.

Brendan

20th Nov 2016 11:55am

Mo Murphy

Member Since: 01 Jun 2008
Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts
Posts: 2343

Mine are definately galvanised Brendan, not zinc plated and passivated. They've had the paint scraped off and repainted many times 😊
Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen.

50 Shades of Pennine Grey

20th Nov 2016 1:01pm

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