Lowest profile slider?

Does anyone have recommendations on a slider or possibly even a nerf bar that has the lowest profile in terms of how far extends from the body? I realize by going this route I would be sacrificing door ding protection for a “cleaner” look. Since I live in SW Ohio, the worst off-roading scenarios this truck may see would most likely be in the form of angry cornfields. The truck by the way is a 2019 DC TRD Sport. I appreciate anyone’s suggestions.

Edit: Would really prefer a bolt-on platform with minimum drilling if possible.

 

Should look into those steps that automatically fold out. Don’t know the brand but they’re out there. That would be the closest to the body as you can get.

 

I think he is saying bolt to the frame. Sliders not steps..I’m interested in this too. I cancelled my slider order and might go Cali-raised bolt to frame, they have an option for an extended step version or slider option that is tighter to the body. But the powder-coated option shipped is around $1400. Ouch.

https://caliraisedled.com/products/...ition-rock-slider?_pos=2&_sid=95a62ccc2&_ss=r

 

Why not just low profile side steps instead of the more expensive sliders which are meant for off roading?

 

You may do the best finding a local fabrication shop who can make exactly what you want.

 

These type of steps are bolt on. OP is open to nerf bars, which are basically just steps and many do not bolt onto the frame.

 

I missed the part where he said nerf..I have looked at your build many times and commented on your trucks capabilities..I will quietly walk away

 

Rocky road outfitters make some that tuck pretty tight. I’ve got them on my old 4Runner. The only drawback to them was mounting to frame(good) and body pinch weld( not good IMO). There was someone on here selling a set a while back. I didn’t go with them again because I wanted door ding protection for the Tundra and didn’t want to drill pinch weld again

 

All good brother. We’re ust tryin to help others out

 

Thanks guys -
I looked into Amps (retractable steps) and although it does have a nice look when retracted, I just can’t get my head around adding anymore electronic “gizmos” to a truck that has too many for may taste as it is. I’m certain it’s a quality product, but with my luck and Ohio’s love of salting roads it’s seems like a potential issue. The shot of the 4runner with the RRO sliders looks about perfect but I swear those things protrude further out on Tundra’s? If I’m thinking of the right website you can tell the boys at RRO are spending more time fabricating that website design (as they should) but it’s a bit hard to see good profiles on a Tundra. I think the idea of having someone custom build some is a good idea but just envision trying to get a fabricator to create a slider that will utilize existing bolt holes sounds like a nightmare. At least with the fabricators in my area.

 

Not too many use existing bolt holes, especially not the ones that mount up super close to the truck. SDHQ does attach using bolt-on, but that’s a lot of expense if you’ll never need slider protection. Another slider option that mounts close to the truck, is more square than round, and covers the most between wheel wells is White Knuckle Off Road, but that’s a lot of protection— and cost— it doesn’t sound like you need. And they weld on.

I’ve read that Apex sliders mount very close to the truck, BUT I have no idea if they’re bolt-on (I think not) and I’ve read about them bending under the weight of the truck sliding over rocks— so that the doors won’t open. Not good. But, if you’re certain you’ll never rely on them for protection, there’s another spendy option!

 

RCI? Not super low profile but doubles as a step and super good protection. Long sales pitch short, these are what I'm getting

 

If you are looking for low profile I will second the Rocky Road stuff, they are about the tightest I have seen. They have an option that is just called "rock slider" on their website that does not have the round step tube on the outside but only has the square inner tube that sits underneath the door seal and will look like @Bprose 4runner above. I really liked the look of their sliders and almost pulled the trigger on them, BUT, if you ever do see yourself using the sliders, the tundra sliders mount to the frame almost exactly like in the 4 runner pictures with 1x1 tube which scared me a little to think of how big our trucks are coming down on such a small support. They say on the website that the outer tube will never bend which I can believe but all that force has to transfer through the smaller one. If you just want the look I think they would be a great option and I really liked them as well.

Edit: My dad just put a set on his 2018 4runner and they do not mount to the pinch weld. I don't think the tundras do either but I could be wrong.

 

The more I research I think I agree with you that this may be the route to go for someone not necessarily needing to use a hi lift on their sliders or seesawing the truck in Moab, but wanting a bit more the traditional steps and tight to the body. Thanks

 

Ya, they will be much stronger than a tube step or nerf bar since they do mount the frame, but, a guy like @Cruzer would break them in a heartbeat I can almost guarantee it. If you want to know how capable your truck can be check out his build thread, he puts a lot of jeeps to shame.

 

They are on my short list of '"sliders" to buy when I am able to get back to the USA. Price with a full top plate is way cheaper then some of the other big boy sliders there are upwards of $1500usd. I think the RR come in around $800

I don't need true sliders, just want something more sturdy than nerf bars and need tight to truck for dog legs and gaps.

I've been in contact with them and they seem like a decent small shop.

They may not be for full out offroading but so look durable

 

Research RRO before you buy. There’s been lots of complaints about their sliders across all the Toyota forums (Tacoma, Tundra, Land Cruiser). Buyer beware!

 

Uh oh.....another RRW

I know there aren't a ton of members running them here but I'll make sure to research outside here as well.

 

For nerf style, the N-Fab rock rails fit up tight. Have modular steps sold separately if you want them. Offer some protection but do mount to the body, not the frame.
They are “rock rails” in name only.

 

Tyger has one that is very slider "looking" too



https://youtu.be/Zxfo-Oj89IU

 

https://explore-overland.com/shop/ols/categories/explore-overland
They are offering a group buy this month $100 off sliders, they have them in flat and 15 degree bend.

 

The Rock Rails without the steps were almost nonexistent.

 

Thanks for sharing the Tyger and N-Fab options. It seems that there are quite a few more options for the Tacos as opposed to our trucks. I saw the example above on a Tacoma, I believe the slider manufacture is Empire(?). It got me thinking about searching for slider with 20 degree offset or so. I could super wrong but I’m thinking this would result in a more “body hugging” appearance.

I’m completely procrastinating caulking the bathroom. I hate caulking.

 

Might look into these, I put them on a few months back and like them way better than the giant factory steps the truck came with. Go rhino dominator DSS. I know they have a few different models in the dominator series as well, possibly something with even lower profile?
https://www.carid.com/go-rhino/dominator-dss-cab-length-black-running-boards-mpn-dss4416t.html

 

And Tygers are perhaps the least expensive listed so far, too!

 

Their post is utter nonsense here though. They mount using and are supported by metal sheet rather than tubing. The lateral supports are thin and in no way would be comparable to tubing in terms of strength. The vehicle depicted in the picture clearly sustained no damage to the door or A pillar, yet they posit the "slider" somehow protected the cab. The post also implies that the vehicle collision was deflected by the slider, yet no apparent damage can be seen on the paint of the slider.

 

Yeah, I figured there was more to it.

I'm probably going to go the route of "side steps". I do NOT offroad and the most I'll be doing is Dirt Roads, Fire Roads, Camping etc.

I do prefer the look of Sliders and the protection if needed, but probably not worth justifying $1500+USD (with shipping, duty, etc) to Canada for something I won't take full advantage of.

The GoRhino RB10 and RB20 seems to get a lot of discussion, but I completely missed the Dominator Steps they make, posted above by @DvilleMafia

https://www.gorhino.com/Dominator-D6

 

I had the RB20s, for steps. They were perfect for that.

Might check out these:
https://www.metaltech4x4.com/opor-07-tundra-sliders-raw-steel/

Cheaper, but I've had them on a FJ years back and theyre stout.

 

here’s a pic looking down from the door

 

I consider the OPOR’s the best on the market as far as beef goes. I had them on my FZJ80. Beat the ever living piss out of them and they never bent. I dented one but I was coming off a ~4 foot ledge straight down onto it. A buddy has them on his Taco and has beaten them pretty good as well. I wish I would’ve got them for my Tundra. Metal Tech makes a quality product and held in high regards in the Land Cruiser forums.