Thoughts on Aftermarket (RCI or Caliraised) rockslides vs the trailhunter oem rails?

[MtnToad]

I am by no means a crazy wheeler but am looking into so sliders/rails for piece of mind and insurance. Also would be nice to have something to block some of the rocks flung up towards the bed flare. Since I have not gone down this road before, what are ppls thoughts btwn an aftermarket option $900-1000 vs Toyota oem $800 with current sales?

https://rcimetalworks.com/product/rock-sliders-4th-gen-tacoma/

https://autoparts.bighorntoyota.com/products/product/rock-rails-left-side-d-cab-short-bed-pt73835242

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[TacoFreak]

I am by no means a crazy wheeler but am looking into so sliders/rails for piece of mind and insurance.

I looked at all of the most popular choices and picked the RCI sliders. I needed a small step for my wife to comfortably get into my truck and RCI sliders provide that. They give good protection for the frame, from thrown rocks and in a parking lot, while looking good too. My choice was also based on the recommendations of other people here and I am super happy with them.

Most of the other choices do much the same thing. The OEM sliders are more low key looking and don't give you a step or protection other than underneath. There are lots of good choices. Think of what you really want from rock sliders and pick the best fit you can find.

 

[DesertFast]

I off-road heavy, mainly rocky desert, and my favorite independently owned, honest and good people to work with is RCI. Their sliders are in NO way steps, but I ordered them for the Tacoma the second I got it home.

I’m going to repeat, they are not steps. The biggest complaint I would hear is “those steps aren’t really helpful” and my dogs had to learn to not try to jump in or out on them. (My last set was 20 degrees)

I couldn’t recommend them enough.

 

[TacoFreak]

No they are not steps. But the 5 degree sliders can do that as well as giving you great underbody protection. They made a world of difference for my wife when getting into my truck.

Plus they are extremely solid, nicely finished and well made. RCI is great to deal with and IMO makes superior off road-road accessories.

 

[TacoFreak]

Check out this thread for a good discussion of the RCI sliders:

https://www.tacoma4g.com/forum/threads/rci-rock-sliders-installed.6472/

Some early ones had one mounting hole which was not in the right place. Feedback from buyers to RCI lead them to a fix, and mine fit perfectly. They listen to their customers and are great to work with.

I totally agree with @DesertFast -don't buy them as steps, but they do provide a small step, while not getting in the way in the tough spots. Here is a picture of my 5 degree sliders with a tread. All the protection that you need and not bulky and ugly like steps.

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