I have 12 1/2" bolts holding my sliders on each side and theyre 1/4" thick. This is on two different rigs. thats minimum in my opinion for a slider.
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I had RRO on my AT4 1/2 ton and could not be more pleased. These bars will not bend up against the body and are incredibly stout. I mounted mine as high as possible, but there was some flexibility to lower them a bit if desired. I never once slipped off them getting out of the truck. On a previous 4Runner with Shrockworks sliders, that did happen here and there. The RRO sit out a perfect distance IMO to be adequate steps and body protection.
On my truck, no. Several times, I did see some colored paint on the bars, but no powder coat chips at all. I suppose it is mostly dependent on the shape of the door that tries to ding you, surely door dings are still possible, especially from other similar trucks / sport utes. But they do protect well against lower cars and most BMWsAwesome info! Thank youSo, zero door dings possible? All that matters
I jacked my truck up multiple times using the bars, you can do this anywhere along the rail as long as you are not worried about torquing the frame. With the triangular structural supports, and multiple bolts, these bars simply will not bend up. I got mine right before Covid set in and the lead time grew to maybe 6-8 months. So worth it though. The price on mine has increased about $250 since I bought them. I had them delivered with the options I selected at $1289, and have them sold to a guy for $1100 (put the stock GM boards back on to trade in). After 3+ years on the truck!
First off, excellent information and great photos showing how they mount, shapes, coverage, etc. Truly helpful/value-adding. Those sliders do look good and well built.On my truck, no. Several times, I did see some colored paint on the bars, but no powder coat chips at all. I suppose it is mostly dependent on the shape of the door that tries to ding you, surely door dings are still possible, especially from other similar trucks / sport utes. But they do protect well against lower cars and most BMWs
I jacked my truck up multiple times using the bars, you can do this anywhere along the rail as long as you are not worried about torquing the frame. With the triangular structural supports, and multiple bolts, these bars simply will not bend up. I got mine right before Covid set in and the lead time grew to maybe 6-8 months. So worth it though. The price on mine has increased about $250 since I bought them. I had them delivered with the options I selected at $1289, and have them sold to a guy for $1100 (put the stock GM boards back on to trade in). After 3+ years on the truck!
I do notice that the photos you show they mount to the frame. This is the way I would prefer (especially since our F250s are boxed frames). I'm a little uneasy about mounting anywhere else.
What sliders are you running and on what rigs? Your sig shows youre still waiting on your truck.
Ran slider on numerous rigs. F150s, Broncos, old SD, Jeeps you name it.
If the frame plates arent 1/4" thick, a hard impact will peel them away from the frame. They also need wrapped around the bottom of the frame in my opinion. If you actually use them. This supports a lot.
Tubing is all .188". Your not looking at just the "1/2' weight of the vehicle, but dropping off a rock even a foot high will exponentially improve force on the slider. Lifting a vehicle with the slider is the least impact you can do and is almost worthless for a marker if you offroad.
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well said.
That looks like a copy/paste from the half-ton sliders, which is more accurate there (though I would argue still low for the average half ton weight).
The fact it is a copy/paste situation doesn't explain whether it's an error or not, of course. And if it is an error, doesn't show what their assumed value actually is.
This would be a good thing to clarify with them.
Older post, but install videos online do show that their superduty sliders are body mounted, not frame mounted.
I reached out yet again to White Knuckle and finally got a reply this time. I strongly suggest everyone to call or TEXT them at 442-231-7566. The more interest they see from this group might be enough to push them towards getting it done. I'm not sure I'm going to be able to wait, so I'll prob get some custom sliders welded to the frame, but WKO does make one of, if not the best rock sliders. I've ran them on a few trucks now and beat the snot out of them.
I had a set on my old ram 3500 and on my power wagon. Well built, great company to work with.
For sure. Had them on both of my Power Wagons. The .188 option as well with the 1/2" frame plates. Beefy is an understatement for them.
Reached out to White Knuckle as well. Hoping that eventually we can get enough traction.
Here's a video of the rocky road sliders. They mount to the exact same spot as the stock steps. I don't really see how you can pick up a F250 using 3 flimsy brackets and what appear to be quite small bolts.
I’m a White Knuckle fan I have bought many sets from them , I have 2 sets sitting on a shelf down at my shop one for a JLU jeep and the other 4runner was totaled last year with 1600 miles on it never got a chance to put them on .
White Knuckle stuff is great just have not ordered anything for the new Tremor yet , I usually do a custom build with heavy DOM and Tread plate on top , I don’t really care for the Dimple top
White Knuckle stuff is great just have not ordered anything for the new Tremor yet , I usually do a custom build with heavy DOM and Tread plate on top , I don’t really care for the Dimple top
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This guy on the Ford Truck forum had a set custom made. Given the way the edge of the cab hangs down (you can see it in the install video in the last post) the slider supports actually are angled downward. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1599147-custom-rock-sliders-installed.html
Essentially the frame is higher up than the edge of the cab pinch welds. Not really sure if this has any implications in building the sliders.
Essentially the frame is higher up than the edge of the cab pinch welds. Not really sure if this has any implications in building the sliders.
Those look real nice. I use to live local to White Knuckle. I wish I had stopped by and seen if they could build me a set. Didn't know at the time that there were 0 options for the F-series trucks.
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- Handsome Jack. 2022, F250 Tremor with four wheel camper, Fleet. All the bells and whistle‘s that I might need
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I wrote White Knuckle a text begging them to make sliders for our Tremors. Never heard anything back from them, but I’m going to text them monthly or so just to keep bugging them as a reminder that we’re out here, waiting
I reached out to White Knuckle a couple weeks ago and spoke to Shiree. As of right now, the F250 is the 3rd platform in line to get fitted. She couldn't give me a specific timeline. But it's in the works and it's a good idea to call them, let them know how many of us are interested to get your name on their growing list for the F250/350 Tremor.
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