Looking for advice on rock rails

i am looking to make purchase of rock rails for my 2017 4Runner SR5 and was wondering what everyone thought about the hybrid rails from Demello?

 

I have a friend that had them on his FJ...they were beefy as hell. I didn't care for the looks, but to each his own. FYI Demello apparently has a set of xwings on sale for $500 if you call them.

 

I went with RSG sliders and am very happy with them.

 

I'm very happy with my RCI sliders.

 

Very happy with my RSG sliders as well.

 

Just got my RSG’s on & loving them!!!

 

SlvrSlug, love the tires and rims on your Runner!

 

Thank you very much.

 

How much is RSG?

 

The best way to determine that, is to go on their site so you can pick & choose what options you want, and that will give you a price. I believe they are still running a $100.00 dollor discount at check out. You can also call and talk with them, they have very good customer service.

 

Here are mine they are magnum

 

Are these the Predator Nerf bar?

 

No these are the ici magnum rock slider.

 

My RSG sliders w/ kickout; powder coated was 799.00 with $100 discount...total $699.00
They shipped perfectly packaged; fully protected and secure. Beautiful and great husband & son project!

 

When I was shopping sliders I made a list of all the sliders I could find and charted out their features. I looked a stuff like:

How many supports attach slider to frame? - I wanted four some only have three or even two
Are those supports re-enforced at the joint? - I wanted re-enforcement some don't have anything other than the butt welded joint
How many supports attach the inner bar to the exterior bar? - I wanted three - some only have two
How do the sliders attach to the frame? - I wanted to use factory holes - some require drilling or use U-bolts around the frame
Do they have any sharp edges that can get stuck on rocks? - I wanted smooth, round tubes, not square
What other mods are needed? - I wanted bolt on.
I also needed them to work with KDSS.
I then looked at price and shipping to me, at my house, not a terminal somewhere.

Once I put this list together I was able to eliminate several brands and then got down to the brass tacks with about 4 or 5. Several companies took themselves out of the running because due to their location and mine, the shipping was just too much. A couple of others only ship to a terminal. I finally got it down to about three and they were all withing about $100 of each other including shipping.

In the end, I went with RSG. They were about $30 more than the cheapest but I felt the quality was a bit better and, at the time, they seemed a bit different than what everyone else was running. They seem to be gaining in popularity. If I lived elsewhere the shipping may have eliminated RSG from my list and elevated one of the others.

YMMV

 

Which version of the RSG sliders did you end up going with?

 

Flat with a kick out. I use them as steps every day now that I have a small lift. The kick out has saved my rim from damage at least once. Here they are in action.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyH9z6k5ySg

No lift, stock tires at the time.

 

+1 for RSG. I have RSG angled with kickout. Very happy with the quality!

 

Two Senior citizens,a milk crate,air wrench and 30 minutes! Just did mine RSG angled w/kickout. Great fit,no hassle.

 

That’s what I’m talking about.

 

budbuilt

 

I was eyeing up their skids. They make quality stuff!

 

Per their site:

Due to heavy demand, sliders are unavailable for purchase while we rebuild our inventory.

Plus, with the options I chose - $1044.00 + shipping. Too rich for my blood.

 

Bummer. Got some about a year ago. Very well made. Paid around 600.