Roughstock
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Hi Everyone, I finally got my RCI sliders on. Foutz motorsports put them on for me as I was going to get some lights and such plus if I don't have to I would rather do it in a shop and not ask a friend and do it in their shop. We didn't have time for the lights. That is just fine I will probably them myself. Again, I want to thank @JohnGalt for the great summaries Parts 1 and 2 regarding the installation of the RCI sliders and making them fit with Foutz's lower arm protection guards.
They look great and are as solid as a rock. I am pleases wth the purchase and install. I like that they extend a perhaps five inches longer than the OEM steps at the front since the mud flaps have been removed.
A couple of questions @JohnGalt. It is not clear with you pictures how much you cut from the wheel well liners. Here is a couple of pictures of what we did. It seems mud will get caught in the the bracket and the bottom of the door just above the pinch welds. You may have cut less of the liner off; however, it still seems mud and water and such would get in there. I don't think it is a big issue over all. As well, It seems you should be able to blow it out towards the wheel well out of the bracket so it doesn't go any further.
Any issues so for?
The other thing I noticed is the truck does seem heavier. I think I may have bottomed out the front suspension. I am not sure if I lightly hit the suspension stoppers or not. I heard a knock. I was perhaps over thinking it but the truck does seem like there is weight under the doors. They are much heavier that the OEM steps so that makes sense. I am sure I will forget about it shortly. just new to me. Did you notice the weight at first?
Thanks John for any feedback. I like the look, the better clearance and the protection. All good.
They look great and are as solid as a rock. I am pleases wth the purchase and install. I like that they extend a perhaps five inches longer than the OEM steps at the front since the mud flaps have been removed.
A couple of questions @JohnGalt. It is not clear with you pictures how much you cut from the wheel well liners. Here is a couple of pictures of what we did. It seems mud will get caught in the the bracket and the bottom of the door just above the pinch welds. You may have cut less of the liner off; however, it still seems mud and water and such would get in there. I don't think it is a big issue over all. As well, It seems you should be able to blow it out towards the wheel well out of the bracket so it doesn't go any further.
Any issues so for?
The other thing I noticed is the truck does seem heavier. I think I may have bottomed out the front suspension. I am not sure if I lightly hit the suspension stoppers or not. I heard a knock. I was perhaps over thinking it but the truck does seem like there is weight under the doors. They are much heavier that the OEM steps so that makes sense. I am sure I will forget about it shortly. just new to me. Did you notice the weight at first?
Thanks John for any feedback. I like the look, the better clearance and the protection. All good.
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