Yes, everything for the install was fairly straightforward considering the only instructions are online. I did use a cheat code with the install and took it to a buddy’s car shop. Everything lined up as intended. However, whenever I was disassembling the original body sliders, one of the screws was completely stripped and even had metal shavings falling out of the hole once I finally pried it out. Legit took about 30 minutes to get the 1 stripped bolt out that Toyota obviously messed up upon assembling the truck. I’m very satisfied with the rock sliders. I’m 6’1, 170 pounds, and was jumping on both sliders just to test them out because why not. I have 100% confidence these RCI Sliders can hold the weight of the truck and offer plenty of protection.
Yes, I did remove the original body sliders. Those original sliders are absolutely trash and would not protect anything. I did run into 1 issue, whenever I was disassembling the original body sliders, one of the screws was completely stripped and even had metal shavings falling out of the hole once I finally pried it out. Took about 30 minutes to get the 1 stripped bolt out that Toyota obviously messed up upon assembling the truck
Yeah everything lined up for me as intended. I got the 5 degree sliders with the top plate. I did slightly break a plastic cap on the passenger side while prepping for the sliders. You’ll know what caps I’m talking about once you install your sliders. Don’t be too bummed out if you break yours. The plastic cap I broke does goes back in, but has a small chip. I got the hang of how to take them out by the time I reached my driver side haha. I’m sure I’ll have to pay Toyota a ransom for those plastic caps tho haha
You might be able to complete the install without potentially taking out or damaging the plastic clips. My guess as to why they say to remove them is because someone may not be able to angle the sliders a certain direction during the install and while angling the sliders, they could potentially damage or break the plastic clips. I could also be 100% wrong tho
That makes sense and I guess I will understand it better once I do the install. From the pictures it looks like that plug is not in the way at all, but you have done this, so I trust your opinion. Did you put the plugs back in after yours were installed? I don't like the idea of leaving that hole open.
Your picture appears to show them reinstalled after the sliders were in place, which would make me feel better than leaving the boxed frame open to the elements. We don't get a lot of snow/salt where I live but I don't want to go down that rusted out Tacoma frame road.You might be able to complete the install without potentially taking out or damaging the plastic clips. My guess as to why they say to remove them is because someone may not be able to angle the sliders a certain direction during the install and while angling the sliders, they could potentially damage or break the plastic clips. I could also be 100% wrong tho
