Rock Sliders Protect Rocker Panels

Rock Sliders Protect Rocker Panels TRUCKS Accessories Rocks and tree trunks can be hard on off-roading equipment in rugged terrain Rock sliders like those made by Rocky Valley Fabrication RVF can reduce potential damage “Our rock sliders are designed to slide over rocks ” says Chavez Harrell Rocky Valley Fabrication “They’re available with or without kickouts to pivot around and fend off rocks and trees ” RVF has only been in business for about a year but Harrell and his partners have years of off-roading fabrication experience “We’ve been building off-road components since we were kids ” says Harrell “We thought we’d try to make some money building components for others so we started the company ” Rock sliders were RVF’s first product They also do custom work including prefab weld-it-yourself kits “We cut bend and notch all the parts and then send them to the customer to assemble and weld for a final product ” says Harrell “That way they can get in on some of the action without needing all the tools ” RVF emphasizes quality using Drawn Over Mandrel DOM mechanical tubing steel Harrell explains that it’s the industrial standard for off-road applications “It’s much stronger than alternative tubing with a high weight-to-strength ratio ” says Harrell “Everything is hand-built and made to order We offer any length whereas other companies offer only two or three different lengths ” RVF rock sliders are shipped with the mounting legs separate from the slider so they can be attached in different mounting positions notes Harrell They’re pre-notched on one side and can be trimmed on the opposite side if needed Mounting legs are 12 in long allowing the sliders to stick out far enough to be used as a step if desired “We ship them raw with no finish and lightly oiled to prevent rusting ” says Harrell “The sliders can also be used as a high-lift jack point for repositioning the vehicle on the trail or jacking it up for repairs ” The rock sliders start at $300 for a 45-in slide appropriate on a small off-roader like a Suzuki Samurai Slides for full-size trucks can be more than 200 in long depending on size and style “We can make the slides as wide as a customer wants as well as to the desired length ” says Harrell “They also can be ordered with or without the bump outs ” Most of RVF’s sales have been in the Pacific Northwest but they’ve shipped to other areas “Buyers looking at rock sliders from other companies find us very cost competitive ” says Harrell Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Rocky Valley Fabrication 7814 Tolt River Rd NE Carnation Wash 98014 ph 425-444-4323; rockyvalleyfab@gmail com; www rockyvalleyfab com

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