Photo
at right: Range Rover Sport with rock sliders from OffRoving.com
Introduction
As with other recent Range Rover models, the major aftermarket
companies have largely failed to provide rock
sliders and sill protectors for the Range Rover Sport, in
spite of the fact that these are all superb off road machines.
Fortunately, enterprising owners have stepped into the breech to fill
the need. This page summarizes available sliders for the RR Sport and
LR3.
RR
Sport Rock Sliders from "Off Roving" and Rover Specialties.
Range Rover owner Adam Spiker
founded
Off Roving.com
to provide off road experiences, training and
accessories to late model Range Rover owners. In June 2007 he partnered
with Rover Specialties to produce the first Rock Sliders to fit the
Range Rover Sport, and make them available to
fellow owners. The photos below and at the top of this page illustrate
the new design.
Off Roving/Rover Specialties
prototype sliders in action on a Range Rover Sport
Note body-hugging construction
with minimal loss of ground clearance
Photos courtesy of Off Roving.com
Closeups of the final sliders
from above and below, showing the beautifully finished construction.
The new slider design
incorporates an underbody skid plate that extends from the frame to the
sill iunderneath the vehicle, offering a substantial measure of
protection to the vehicle's vulnerable underside (see photo below).
The sliders
are bolted to
the frame and body using nine factory hardpoints, distributing impact
forces to be distributed over a wide area. They are capable of
supporting the full weight of the vehicle, and are
suitable for all types of lift jacks. On-road they provide a step to
assist entry/egress or to better
access a roof rack. Off-road they integrate with the vehicle to
maximize its off-road capability and provide class leading protection
for critical vehicle components including the air compressor, air tank,
frame, door sills, doors, and the vulnerable plastic door molding.
Testing has been done in a variety of hard core off road environments.
Standard finish includes an E-Coat primer for maximum corrosion
resistance, with a black powder coat top coat. Custom finishes are
available upon request.
Available in one complete level of protection: Includes the full
length underbody protection from Frame-to-Sill, stand-offs and outer
rail, and adds an additional plate to the bottom of the stand-offs from
Sill-to-Rail for maximum protection.
These pictures show the Off
Roving/Rover Specialties sliders for the LR3. Note slightly different
outer shape.
For the LR3, the sliders can be ordered with or without the
strengthening stand-offs and sill plates that are standard on the Range
Rover Sport version. Photos courtesy of Off Roving.com
Ordering
These sliders are exclusively distributed by Off Roving through its ShopOffRoving.com
storefront. To order them, simply browse to ShopOffRoving.com
and put them in the shopping cart. Cost is $1795 plus shipping for a
set. Installation
takes about 2 hours and does not
require drilling --
full color instructions are included. For any additional information
about the sliders, you can Email Adam.
Introduction
