With the success of our 1st generation aluminum rock sliders, we set out to improve , simplify and build value into the product. The original rock sliders were completely fabricated. 1/4 plate aluminum was pressed into the distinct profile that became the Sarek Rock Slider. It involved a costly process of forming and welding to create. Our clients loved how lightweight, and streamline they looked on the vehicle and they include a step. The fact that the body is aluminum and the slider is also, was a benefit. No corrosion from dissimilar metals, also no rust! Since the sliders were being embraced by the community, we looked into ways to make them stronger an easier to manufacture. We decided to design our own proprietary profile for a 6061 aluminum extrusion. This eliminated the need for the costly bend profile of the original and allowed us to put reinforcement in the areas that are more prone to heavy impact. This photo shows the profile of the fabricated unit.

This photo shows our new extrusion profile. It allows us the freedom to add material thickness and gussetting to the design for a much stronger shape. Also the ability to add tread to the step area and to add a T-slot to the interior profile to eliminate excessive machining. The ability to use 6061 Aluminum in this design and no welding required means a much stronger and more uniform component.


We also heard from folks that did not want to sacrifice all of their OEM trim and sound deadening materials underneath in exchange for a less invasive rock slider that kept an OEM look and left all of this in place. This is why we decided to offer this new product in a modular fashion. The base slider will not require any removal of the factory under trim, just the plastic rocker trim. This is a cost savings and allows for expansion at a later date. Effectively, you purchase the base slider, decide if you want the additional protection that goes further inboard like the original did, and then add the UHMW cladding underneath for the more avid off roader. This allows accomodations for all types of users. We just installed the 1st set of base sliders on a 2025 110 and I have to admit, these are incredible! Bear in mind, the bolts are not the finished hardware. We are finalizing the hardware as we speak. We will have photos of these with the extended under protection and UHMW very soon!

 

Will these be applicable on the OCTA also?

 

We just need one to double check, but the base slider should bolt right in

 

These look great!

 

Absolutely ready to order as soon as they are available. I have the tuff ant ones on my 90 and while nice in shape and function the powder coating gets scratched off when used as a (inevitably dirty) step… not to mention large splotches of failed paint from what looks like poor prep work.

Aluminum all the way every day for my new 110.

 

They are currently available for purchase in our web store Sarek.shop .

The finish coating process for aluminum is not easy. We utilize an ECC pep process very similar to automobile manufacturing. This is crucial to provide a great base for powder coating. This helps prevent flaking and creeping that is inherent with the nature of aluminum. The finish may gouge on an impact, but will not flake .

 

Still about double what I would expect to pay. It's probably me that's out of touch, because I'm sure these are a quality product.

 

Six years ago, my Dissent Offroad aluminum side step sliders were $3000. Sarek's pricing seems reasonable...

 

@sarek did you consider hard anodizing your rock sliders instead of powder coating? I've found anodizing to be the most durable finish for aluminum field equipment.

 

Thanks for that - yes, it's me that's out of touch as to true costs.