I am leading the charge for the body-mounted rock slider fabrication that AndrewST began not long ago. With so many undercarriage variables that could potentially get in the way on SMBs (bolt on gear, dual batteries, custom kit, etc.), making a mass run of generic frame-mounted sliders would be extremely problematic. Of course, this is not the reason for people to go instead with body-mounted sliders. If frame-mounted sliders are your preference, or they are required for your anticipated off-road conditions, then you will probably need to go with a custom one-off construction. But, if functional body-mounted, bolt on sliders made in small batch custom production runs will work for your applications, then check these out:
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The quote is for left and right side sliders made to the specs below, and includes the UPS ground shipping anywhere in the lower 48 states. If you pick them up directly from the fabricator, then the shipping cost will be subtracted from the $ amount below (he is located near Sacramento, California).
$ 999.11
If you want the fabricator to install them in his shop, please add $375.00
Varozza SMB rock sliders: the main tube attached to the pinch seam of the van body is 1"x2"x.125" rec tube, outer rail is 2"x.125" tube, flat support strip is 1/4"x1", horizontal cross tubes are 1-1/5", and angled tubes are 1". These have one step on the driver’s side, and two steps on the passenger side. They have a satin black powdercoat finish, are body mounted on two surfaces, and extend full wheel-to-wheel length. All mounting hardware is stainless, and all mounting hardware and instructions are included.
Regarding body mount versus frame mount sliders specific to use on the SMB, here is the builder’s opinion (which I have paraphrased): These sliders are constructed of heavy duty material and should withstand a pretty good hit due to a large surface area of mounting. Yes, the SMB is heavy, but it's also not driven like a rock crawling Jeep. These sliders should have no problem handling a gentle slide over an obstacle, without damaging the body panel. A good solid frame-mounted version - that is realistically strong enough to avoid deflecting up into the body – will also have to sacrifice the overall ground clearance more than the body mounted sliders.
We have heard from SMB owners that jacking via body-mounted sliders is not a problem, and the fabricator of these sliders concurs. Please PM me if you are interested, so we can get a batch order into the fabricator. I will not handle any of the $$ exchange, or deposits etc. That will happen between you and the fabricator. I can also direct you to the fabricator, if you have any questions regarding these sliders.
(Please note: I have no financial or other stake in the production or sale of these sliders, or in the fabricator’s business. I am not receiving a reduced price or a special deal, nor have I asked the fabricator for one. I’m simply trying to hook up fellow SMB owners with quality gear that meets their individual requirements.)
Cheers, parisdakar (aka: bryon)