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Texatl

Texatl

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OEM Rock Sliders/Protectors? What is the GM Part number for these? Where can I find some? They seemed to have vanished, or I am searching for the wrong thing.

Yes, I know there are aftermarket available (Rocky Road, others, etc...) but I have a thing about it being OEM... And those aftermarket ones are expensive and I'm hoping to find a decent price (shipping is huge huge huge too).

seriously- the aftermarket is between 450-500 and then 150+ shipping.

So, where can I find the OEM ones?

thanks in advance
 
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JPaul

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Keep an eye on classifieds in your area, I think they come up used every now and then around the country. That's how I got my sliders at least.
 
Schwarttzy

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Steel is expensive, if you want rock sliders that are going to last you have to pony up. Just wish I could get my prices down, I just don't work in that kind of volume.
 
USMC_315

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actually guys they're on GM direct, that's where I bought them last year and by the looks of their website the rockers are still available. just in case you need the part number, 12498471. Make sure you buy the ones I link to you because it's half the price of going to the main "running board" section for the H3s and purchasing both the left and right side. If you want to see how they turned out click on my build link below too

http://www.gmpartsdirect.co/hummer/...y-cat/running-board-scat/?part_name=protector

also if you go to the main "running board" page you can also get the steps that attach to the rockers, speaking of which I might add those soon :huh:
 
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Josey

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I recently ordered OEM UCP from GM Parts Direct. Wound up being out of stock at GM dealers nationwide. The parts man said he checked. Wound up going with RR sliders so did not try ordering the OEM sliders.
 
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Romeo

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Romeo

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USMC_315 said:
actually guys they're on GM direct, that's where I bought them last year and by the looks of their website the rockers are still available. just in case you need the part number, 12498471. Make sure you buy the ones I link to you because it's half the price of going to the main "running board" section for the H3s and purchasing both the left and right side. If you want to see how they turned out click on my build link below too

http://www.gmpartsdirect.co/hummer/...y-cat/running-board-scat/?part_name=protector

also if you go to the main "running board" page you can also get the steps that attach to the rockers, speaking of which I might add those soon :huh:
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Although it states for a 2009 H3 it would fit a 2006 right?


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Stoic Bluejay

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I spent plenty of time researching rock sliders over the past year or so. After all the time spent I came back to Schwarttzy's. Infact they should be in this week! Super excited to throw the nerf bars out. They were really good at helping my preschooler hop into Daddy's Rig though the past couple of years.:cheers: Here's to you nerd bars! Welcome sliders!
 
Texatl

Texatl

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Schwarttzy said:
Steel is expensive, if you want rock sliders that are going to last you have to pony up. Just wish I could get my prices down, I just don't work in that kind of volume.
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That was the point of my post. I don't want the cheap stuff, but I don't want to drop $$$ when I know the OEMs are highly recommended and should be available periodically.

If the OEMs are around the same price (and a hair cheaper) than the aftermarket, then why go aftermarket? I have heard that all three are great, and no one has bagged on the OEM. So I'm wondering why I would go with the others, especially when they are more?
 
Texatl

Texatl

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USMC_315 said:
actually guys they're on GM direct, that's where I bought them last year and by the looks of their website the rockers are still available. just in case you need the part number, 12498471. Make sure you buy the ones I link to you because it's half the price of going to the main "running board" section for the H3s and purchasing both the left and right side. If you want to see how they turned out click on my build link below too

http://www.gmpartsdirect.co/hummer/...y-cat/running-board-scat/?part_name=protector

also if you go to the main "running board" page you can also get the steps that attach to the rockers, speaking of which I might add those soon :huh:
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Thank you! just the info I was looking for, esp the part number!
 
4speedfunk

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Steel is expensive, if you want rock sliders that are going to last you have to pony up.
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Steel price depends greatly on the type of tubing. I'm a huge fan of ERW for things like sliders. DOM is so damn expensive, that unless your life is dependent on it...it doesn't make sense to use it. I use DOM for suspension components (links, track-bars, tie-rods, drag-links, etc.). I would also use it for a cage, especially if a sanctioning body is involved. But for bumpers, sliders, stingers, etc....ERW is the way to go. I always try to locate the seam in places that aren't noticeable. ERW is half the cost of DOM, and perfect for projects where you don't need the close tolerance of DOM. Here's a great video comparing the two...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buu3Ytubp1s

The basic lesson to be learned is that for short spans...the ERW is every bit as strong as DOM. In the case of sliders, that are braced every 18" or so...it makes a lot of sense to use ERW. Save yourself some dough, and give it try. DOM is sort of pounded into us off-roaders but, there are places where ERW works great at half the cost.
 
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