H2 sliders for H3 thread

[rsc]

I saw a thread a couple of years back where someone was trying to see if they could get H2 sliders to fit his H3 on the cheap. I know they dont line up and fit, but does anyone have that link? Anyone ever get them to fit?

 

[Zach]

Iirc, they will not fit. Have heard people talk about it and then scrapped the idea

 

[rsc]

I would expect that they would have to be shortened some, isnt the H2 wheelbase about 11" longer than an H2?

 

[4speedfunk]

Try FJ-Cruiser sliders...they're very similar is size.

 

[rsc]

Thats interesting, 4 Speed. Seems the FJ and H3 have a lot in common besides a similar size and demographic. The wheels fit, looks like the sliders could be modified to fit and I saw someone had cut up an FJ roof rack that came out pretty well.

 

[Schwarttzy]

Rock Sliders just aren't something I would do one the cheep if you plan to go off-road.

 

[autumn walker]

I wouldn't want H2 sliders on an H3... I just managed to put a big assed dent in my H2 factory sliders today - I hardly even scratched my rocky road H3 sliders.

 

[autumn walker]

Actually... come to think of it, that is not true. I bent my rocky road sliders... build your own damn sliders, OEM and Rocky Road both suck.

 

[Bigunit]

...or search the ends of the earth to find a used set of the best H3/H3T sliders ever made - the Ridge Demon Rock Bashers. They were well worth the $$.

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[rsc]

Thanks for all the advice. I'm not looking to try and go cheap, I just remembered that thread from back before the split and when everyone had to re-registet their accounts. Just thought it was interesting and wanted to look at it again.

 

[autumn walker]

...or search the ends of the earth to find a used set of the best H3/H3T sliders ever made - the Ridge Demon Rock Bashers. They were well worth the $$.

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True, forgot about the RD stuff - he made some very nice gear.

 

[4speedfunk]

OEM sliders DO NOT SUCK. I actually think they are the best ones out there. I have pounded the snot out of mine and they have held up great, and the powder coat is far superior to RR. I visited a buddy this weekend and he has been running the RR for 2 or 3 years, and his powder-coat looks awful. If he doesn't do something to them in the next year...they will rust into nothing. His wife mentioned that the RR's will occasionally leave mud & salt on her pants-legs from getting in and out, because they stick-out quite a bit, (good or bad depending on your tastes). I personally like the "tucked-in" style of the OEM's but, I do have to be careful and watch my gutter-rails (where the roof meets the top of the doors). A lot of people probably don't realize it but sliders also keep trees off your gutters. The further they stick-out...the more protection they will provide at the top of your rig. I have had some close calls with the OEM sliders in regards to this but, I feel the trade-off is worth it to make entrance and exit easier. My rig is very tall and difficult to get into. If you are vertically challenged, the OEMs sliders are even better...they have optional bolt-on steps available. If you need steps...you might also check out N-fab. I believe they have (2) versions including a one with similar bolt-on step.

Schwartzy has the beef, of course. I have not heard any complaints with his.

Regardless of brand...if you buy some "raw" sliders, I recommend spending the money for a QUALITY industrial-grade powder coat. Due to their location, sliders take the full brunt of road salt, sand, and weather...so don't skimp on the coating. The best slider in the world will not last (in the midwest anyway) without a protective coating. I think 90% of aftermarket 4WD parts have very poor coatings....just enough to hook the customer, and sell the product. The coating on my GM sliders is very good, and after 5-years I have zero rusting.

 

[cgalpha08]

I have the RR and like em a lot. Yes the coating is crap and I'm going to have yo redo it soon. But they have saved me from a tree or two when on the trail. Also the little ledge is great for accessing the roof rack (for those who have one). But that's just my opinion :cheers:

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[Schwarttzy]

Actually... come to think of it, that is not true. I bent my rocky road sliders... build your own damn sliders, OEM and aftermarket both suck.

On the Jeep forums I like, Rocky Road is considered a bad joke. You need to see my sliders and what I do to them, there is a reason they weigh 80lb.

 

[autumn walker]

I should clarify my post to say that OEM and RR both suck... cannot paint all aftermarket based on my experience with the RR sliders.

 

[autumn walker]

and the powder coat is far superior to RR.

This may be true, but you still have a finished surface versus rocks. The first dent in my OEM sliders and the powder coat is now flaking off. Came off in big chunks and I have a large piece of exposed metal. They will be coming off this week for refurb.

 

[Scarsman]

I would expect that they would have to be shortened some, isnt the H2 wheelbase about 11" longer than an H2?

Actually, the slider part is the exact same part for both of them. The only difference between the two is the spacing of the mounts. I've held the two side by side to confirm this.

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[954paulo]

4runner sliders from a 2002 style fit perfect. thats what i have installed

 

[M22KLARS]

I bought a set of H2 sliders thinking that they were H3 OEM sliders. They fit under the truck but the mounting brackets and bolt holes are no where close to each other. In fact... I think the H2 sliders had some kind of bend in one of the brackets or something... something that really ****ed the fitment up. Can't remember right now.

 

[ABNTROOP]

4runner sliders from a 2002 style fit perfect. thats what i have installed

pics, r that's a lie