Slider decision.. Rockhard or VKS?
01-03-2016 | 04:34 PM
#52
JK Junkie
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From: Grosse Pointe, MI
Lol. LoD made that design change a couple years ago. The VKS are very similar to LoD. Someone may have told him to look at the LoD when designing pre-runner style sliders 
Either brand, you can't lose. Best rock slider design in my opinion.
Either brand, you can't lose. Best rock slider design in my opinion.
01-19-2016 | 06:30 PM
#54
JK Enthusiast
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From: Boise, Idaho
I like the new VKS Prerunner sliders. Frame mounted, but bolts so you don't have to weld. Just as solid as welding. I weld everything on my Jeep, except my sliders. I've had to remove them for various reasons a good 5 times now. I'd hate to have to cut them off every time.
Prerunner Rock Sliders - VKS FabricationVKS Fabrication
Although, I am a fan of the LoD as well. The Prerunners are pretty much a copy of those. As noted above, the LoD come powder coated. I've beat the absolute shit out of them and they show no signs of failure.
Prerunner Rock Sliders - VKS FabricationVKS Fabrication
Although, I am a fan of the LoD as well. The Prerunners are pretty much a copy of those. As noted above, the LoD come powder coated. I've beat the absolute shit out of them and they show no signs of failure.
01-19-2016 | 07:12 PM
#55
JK Junkie
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From: Grosse Pointe, MI
I like them both. I run a VKS prerunner front bumper and custom offset front frame side track bar bracket. And I think Vick is a great guy. If I were buying new today, I'd buy the one with a lower price. That said, I do find value in the LoD coming powder coated. So, I'd probably go LoD again.
01-19-2016 | 08:34 PM
#56
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From: Schofield Barracks, HI
You should check out this from Nemesis Industries (nem-ind.com) I work there and make them.....
The traditional rocker has been done and done again, it is time for something new!! Here it is. The Billy Rocker offers a new look along with an impact absorption zone. By using a combination of pieces we have developed the ultimate in rocker protection. Titan Tub Armor is the foundation for the Billy. The Tub Armor attaches directly to the body to help distribute the force from impacts and protects the side of the Jeep from any rogue rocks not found by the outer wrap. The space frame is then attached to the underside of the body and the Tub Armor. The space frame actually absorbs impacts and transfers the force along the Tub Armor. The final component to the Billy Rocker is the outer wrap. The outer wrap is the first line of defense. This piece not only attaches to the space frame but it also goes underneath the vehicle and attaches to the body mounts. By attaching to the body mounts we have been able to create a mini boat side that protects the body mounts completely and gives a nice flat surface to slide over obstacles. All of the components are made from 3/16" aluminum which means at the end of the day there is 9/16" of material between the body and the rocks. Never before has there been a rocker that provides this much protection.
The traditional rocker has been done and done again, it is time for something new!! Here it is. The Billy Rocker offers a new look along with an impact absorption zone. By using a combination of pieces we have developed the ultimate in rocker protection. Titan Tub Armor is the foundation for the Billy. The Tub Armor attaches directly to the body to help distribute the force from impacts and protects the side of the Jeep from any rogue rocks not found by the outer wrap. The space frame is then attached to the underside of the body and the Tub Armor. The space frame actually absorbs impacts and transfers the force along the Tub Armor. The final component to the Billy Rocker is the outer wrap. The outer wrap is the first line of defense. This piece not only attaches to the space frame but it also goes underneath the vehicle and attaches to the body mounts. By attaching to the body mounts we have been able to create a mini boat side that protects the body mounts completely and gives a nice flat surface to slide over obstacles. All of the components are made from 3/16" aluminum which means at the end of the day there is 9/16" of material between the body and the rocks. Never before has there been a rocker that provides this much protection.
01-20-2016 | 03:58 PM
#57
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You should check out this from Nemesis Industries (nem-ind.com) I work there and make them..... <img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=634992"/> <img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=634991"/> The traditional rocker has been done and done again, it is time for something new!! Here it is. The Billy Rocker offers a new look along with an impact absorption zone. By using a combination of pieces we have developed the ultimate in rocker protection. Titan Tub Armor is the foundation for the Billy. The Tub Armor attaches directly to the body to help distribute the force from impacts and protects the side of the Jeep from any rogue rocks not found by the outer wrap. The space frame is then attached to the underside of the body and the Tub Armor. The space frame actually absorbs impacts and transfers the force along the Tub Armor. The final component to the Billy Rocker is the outer wrap. The outer wrap is the first line of defense. This piece not only attaches to the space frame but it also goes underneath the vehicle and attaches to the body mounts. By attaching to the body mounts we have been able to create a mini boat side that protects the body mounts completely and gives a nice flat surface to slide over obstacles. All of the components are made from 3/16" aluminum which means at the end of the day there is 9/16" of material between the body and the rocks. Never before has there been a rocker that provides this much protection.