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tree sliders
« on: March 18, 2008, 21:33:52 »
Hi

I had a pair of tree sliders on my Range rover - they were from Scorpian racing and were extremly expensive.

I've since tried to find some cheaper alternatives for my Disco (oh how I wish I took them tree sliders off the Range when I sold it :-( ho hum...)

Anyway it seems all the cheaper ones are chassis mounted. Now I have a 2" body lift and this means the chassis mounted (or chassis and sill like Guardian) are no good as they don't cover up the sills and they look silly. Also I'd like to completely cover up my sills which are not the prettiest as they have had many repairs to them!

The great thing about the Scorpian sliders I had was they only bolted to the sill and covered over the weding repairs.

I know that attaching to the sills is weaker than to the chassis but I never had a problem with them on the Range and they did get used! Especially when I slid sideways down a bank into a tree on a pay and lay site (don't ask!).

So does anybody know somebody or somewhere I can get a sill mounted set at a reasonable price?

Ideally I'd like to payaround £150-200 for them. Certainly not interested in paying £350 inc VAT for them!

Any suggestions?



« Last Edit: March 18, 2008, 22:03:43 by discopinky »
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Re: tree sliders
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2008, 21:46:06 »
Timing or what-had a set fitted today on my Disco that fit to both sides of the sills and look really good supplied by DISCOPARTS,hope this helps Andy.
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Re: tree sliders
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2008, 21:58:10 »
I've got some sill mounted Discoparts sliders too. Very heavy duty dropped one out of the boot of the car without any damage, except coating.

£125 from the Old Sod.

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Re: tree sliders
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2008, 22:13:41 »
Hi

Yes had forgotten about Disco parts... Have used them before my demountable drop plate and receiver and rear bumper came from them.

I am not especially keen on the look of their tree sliders... if I went that root I'd just buy the rock sliders and blackmail somebody into welding some tubular Nerf bars to them.

Cheers guys...
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Cooper Discover STT 33/12.50/R15, a 2" body lift off chassis. H/D springs with 50mm platform spacers on the rear. Nothing on the front as they foul the shocks :-) 11" travel rough country shocks and mountings with dislocating spring cones,  adjusted wheel arches, safari snorkel. H/D rear bumper, demountable drop plate,. H/D steering guard, QT diff guards.
tree sliders, Split charge running twin Optima's, spotlight bar with 4 whoppers on it, H/D winch bumper, 12,000lbs winch,  A bar with 2 50w mini spotlights, brownchurch full length roof rack. 2 work lights.CB,
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Re: tree sliders
« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2008, 22:30:31 »
why not just make sum? or ebay ones are 18o quid
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Re: tree sliders
« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2008, 22:40:30 »
Hi

My hobby welder is not upto it m8 and even if it was my welding isn't!

Can you send me a link to a set on Ebay for £180 as all the ones I've seen on there are chassis mounted.

Cheers

John
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Cooper Discover STT 33/12.50/R15, a 2" body lift off chassis. H/D springs with 50mm platform spacers on the rear. Nothing on the front as they foul the shocks :-) 11" travel rough country shocks and mountings with dislocating spring cones,  adjusted wheel arches, safari snorkel. H/D rear bumper, demountable drop plate,. H/D steering guard, QT diff guards.
tree sliders, Split charge running twin Optima's, spotlight bar with 4 whoppers on it, H/D winch bumper, 12,000lbs winch,  A bar with 2 50w mini spotlights, brownchurch full length roof rack. 2 work lights.CB,
Fine English engineering modified to work!

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Re: tree sliders
« Reply #6 on: March 18, 2008, 23:12:46 »
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Re: tree sliders
« Reply #7 on: March 19, 2008, 01:07:08 »
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"Unlike some these sliders fit to the outriggers (chassis) and not your flimsy rust sills."

They are chassis mounted... no good for me unfortunately or I'd be knocking their door for sure.
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Cooper Discover STT 33/12.50/R15, a 2" body lift off chassis. H/D springs with 50mm platform spacers on the rear. Nothing on the front as they foul the shocks :-) 11" travel rough country shocks and mountings with dislocating spring cones,  adjusted wheel arches, safari snorkel. H/D rear bumper, demountable drop plate,. H/D steering guard, QT diff guards.
tree sliders, Split charge running twin Optima's, spotlight bar with 4 whoppers on it, H/D winch bumper, 12,000lbs winch,  A bar with 2 50w mini spotlights, brownchurch full length roof rack. 2 work lights.CB,
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Re: tree sliders
« Reply #8 on: March 19, 2008, 08:34:18 »
Hello mate

I have guardian sliders with a 2" lift and no gaps!





Gav
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Re: tree sliders
« Reply #9 on: March 19, 2008, 09:02:09 »
Quote from: discopinky on March 19, 2008, 01:07:08
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"Unlike some these sliders fit to the outriggers (chassis) and not your flimsy rust sills."

They are chassis mounted... no good for me unfortunately or I'd be knocking their door for sure.



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Re: tree sliders
« Reply #10 on: March 19, 2008, 09:09:37 »
Why not, chop out your existing sills, buy 2 lengths of steel 60*120*1400 at 5mm thick, then buy some 60*60*1400 box at 4mm thick. Use the 120 to replace your existing sills, then weld the 60*60 at one end, then jack the other end to create the contour of the door bottom, and fully weld across, you can then add the nerf bars/ tree sliders when your done.

I would expect the steel to cost around £50-£60, then pay a mate or forum member to come over and weld the thing together, should cost less than £150 and you'll end up with really strong sills!

I have the body lift and I've done the above, although I did my own welding  :-o

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Re: tree sliders
« Reply #11 on: March 19, 2008, 09:18:33 »
Quote from: Lyndsey731 on March 19, 2008, 08:34:18
Hello mate

I have guardian sliders with a 2" lift and no gaps!





Gav

Body lift or suspension?

A suspension lift won't leave any gaps as you have not moved the distance etween the body and the chassis legs...

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Cooper Discover STT 33/12.50/R15, a 2" body lift off chassis. H/D springs with 50mm platform spacers on the rear. Nothing on the front as they foul the shocks :-) 11" travel rough country shocks and mountings with dislocating spring cones,  adjusted wheel arches, safari snorkel. H/D rear bumper, demountable drop plate,. H/D steering guard, QT diff guards.
tree sliders, Split charge running twin Optima's, spotlight bar with 4 whoppers on it, H/D winch bumper, 12,000lbs winch,  A bar with 2 50w mini spotlights, brownchurch full length roof rack. 2 work lights.CB,
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Re: tree sliders
« Reply #12 on: March 19, 2008, 10:55:21 »
Hi, Ive got a set of sliders that Shaun3225 from the Kent DOC made, they bolt through the sills and are fantastic, they have taken all sorts of abuse when out on the pay and plays. its got to be worth a PM.
If you want to see some pics let me know

Andy

Oh just read my post, im not selling them !! thought you might get in touch with him to make you a set, (im having a bit of a dim day)
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Re: tree sliders
« Reply #13 on: March 19, 2008, 11:42:54 »
Sorry mate, didn't read the body lift bit  :oops:, I did wonder what you were on about. I'll just pop back under my rock for a while.

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Re: tree sliders
« Reply #14 on: March 19, 2008, 15:34:29 »
Quote from: andrew2986 on March 19, 2008, 10:55:21
Hi, Ive got a set of sliders that Shaun3225 from the Kent DOC made, they bolt through the sills and are fantastic, they have taken all sorts of abuse when out on the pay and plays. its got to be worth a PM.
If you want to see some pics let me know

Andy

Oh just read my post, im not selling them !! thought you might get in touch with him to make you a set, (im having a bit of a dim day)

Just search the members list but could not find anybody going by the name "Shaun3225" has he changed his ID or something?



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tree sliders, Split charge running twin Optima's, spotlight bar with 4 whoppers on it, H/D winch bumper, 12,000lbs winch,  A bar with 2 50w mini spotlights, brownchurch full length roof rack. 2 work lights.CB,
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Re: tree sliders
« Reply #15 on: March 19, 2008, 16:38:31 »
He is in the kent section of the Discovery Owners Club. if you cant get to him I can PM him for you and give him your number if you like..

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Re: tree sliders
« Reply #16 on: March 19, 2008, 22:31:23 »
Quote from: discopinky on March 18, 2008, 22:40:30
Hi

My hobby welder is not upto it m8 and even if it was my welding isn't!

Can you send me a link to a set on Ebay for £180 as all the ones I've seen on there are chassis mounted.

Cheers

John

say if u found a cheap pair which where chassais mounted. u could have them reweld in a higher postion by  a blacksmith or welding company. notice on mine where there is a 3inch lift up from the normal lower postion
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Re: tree sliders
« Reply #17 on: March 20, 2008, 08:28:49 »
Quote from: andrew2986 on March 19, 2008, 16:38:31
He is in the kent section of the Discovery Owners Club. if you cant get to him I can PM him for you and give him your number if you like..

Andy

Hi

I'm not in DOC.

I'll PM you my details to pass on...
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Cooper Discover STT 33/12.50/R15, a 2" body lift off chassis. H/D springs with 50mm platform spacers on the rear. Nothing on the front as they foul the shocks :-) 11" travel rough country shocks and mountings with dislocating spring cones,  adjusted wheel arches, safari snorkel. H/D rear bumper, demountable drop plate,. H/D steering guard, QT diff guards.
tree sliders, Split charge running twin Optima's, spotlight bar with 4 whoppers on it, H/D winch bumper, 12,000lbs winch,  A bar with 2 50w mini spotlights, brownchurch full length roof rack. 2 work lights.CB,
Fine English engineering modified to work!
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