Shipped via container from AUS to US distributor in Chattanooga (Tuffant US) - Arrived in Nov, then shipped here on a very nice pallet they put together. I think shipping was $500-600 to Oregon from Tennessee.

 

WOW that's awesome! I didn't realize they're in Chattanooga, where I live, and make sliders for the Discovery 5 😮🤩

 

Nash I hope you’re still monitoring this thread.

Thanks to your annotated instructions I went ahead and ordered a set of sliders and they’re on the truck heading to Washington.

I have one question regarding boring the holes for the standoffs that I hope you can clarify. The first hole is to be bored 170mm (6.7 in.) from the rear jacking point. I see that there is an arrow embossed in the plastic trim. Is the point of the arrow the reference point for the first hole? Thanks in advance.

 

I'm monitoring!

Hmm... I didn't really pay any attention to that arrow. (I'm sure you know this, but that arrow is there from LR for the jacking point, there is one front and rear).

To be honest, best way to do this:

1) FIRST - remove the plastic pins that hold up the trim first. This allows you to flex down the sill trim somewhat. When you flex down the sill trim somewhat, you can see the bolts you will be removing behind it. aha.

2) Then do the measurements, and mark each location with a paint pen or whatever. I found my measurements to be, at best, approximate.

3) So then, what I did that was "even more helpful" was .... bend down the plastic trim just a wee bit before drilling (easy to do if you stick your head under the car and look up underneath and find the bolt head that is where my mark was. In a few cases, it was a few mm off in either direction. Then I was able to "adjust" and my holes were more precise. Easy !

And just make sure, as the instructions say, you don't drill with the hole saw into your frame. Erm, I may have gotten out the touchup paint for a minor nick in one or two spots on mine.

 

I’m about to take on this project with my newly arrived sliders. Thanks for all the tips and pics. What’s the purpose of the felt mats and splash guards I’ll be removing and by them not being there any longer, do I need to take any extra care? Thanks again.

 

I had the felt and mats off for over a year and didn't notice anything different. Off-roading wise, I didn't bottom out on anything, but lots of gravel roads and no damage. A couple of months ago I installed the TuffAnt under amour. Fits really well with their sliders. Highly recommend it as well.

 

I had the same experience as tbrown. I reinstalled the factory skid plates, but threw away the felt. Never noticed a difference. A few weeks ago, I threw away the factory skid plates when I installed the thicker, more-coverage TuffAnt underbody protection.

 

Any idea if the Tuffant underbody protection will be available for the 90?

 

I just threw away my felts last weekend in the trash. And am ordering the Tuffant underbody protection like you guys.

 

Sorry, no idea. But I'd email TuffAnt and Jake (US distributor and super helpful person).