Rock sliders?
1st Gear
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I am sure you'd get a hefty discount on the finished product. I got the sliders and fuel tank skid plate for my 2013 LR4 for nearly half the retail price from them that way, but back then they already had a blueprint from earlier model year LR3/4s, and only needed to modify that design to fit the then-new (and larger) AMK compressor and bracket that replaced the original Hitachi setup on MY13+. So, that took only a couple of 1-day trips there, no big deal and I actually got to see them at work, Eric is a very skilled guy. If I didn't need my car every day, I would have gladly left them my Defender a few weeks ago when I paid them a visit to let them take a look at it. If you are serious about it, let me know and I'll connect you guys.
I ordered the Lucky8 rock sliders about 2 months ago, which is when they offered them for sale. They haven't shipped them yet. I check in with them from time to time to get updates and they are prompt in responding. They've been delayed on the body moulding brackets. I reached out again this morning. I'll pass along what I hear. They are the only option in the US that's I've seen so far.
Recovery Vehicle
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Guapo:
Yes, I am definitely interested to learn more, thank you. I am curious how easily and cleanly the Lucky8 sliders attach.
It is possible for you to attach a photo or two of what has to come off of the vehicle to install them and how they attach?
Thank you.
Yes, I am definitely interested to learn more, thank you. I am curious how easily and cleanly the Lucky8 sliders attach.
It is possible for you to attach a photo or two of what has to come off of the vehicle to install them and how they attach?
Thank you.
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Three Wheeling
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I'm hoping they come with some very clear install instructions. Assuming they do, i'll try and post them in this thread. Otherwise, I'll take some pics when I attempt the install. They won't arrive for me to install this weekend, and I will be out of town the following weekend, so it'll be a few weeks out.
Three Wheeling
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Lucky8 rock sliders arrived. These things are heavy. I was surprised and pleased to see the amount of metal that will protect the underbelly.
no instructions in the box. I’m awaiting an email response about that. I’ll be traveling this weekend, so I won’t get to the install for a week or two.
Three Wheeling
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They are steel, but they are painted. Paint on the steel and on the aluminum body of the defender should isolate them and prevent corrosion...in theory anyway.