Northridge sometimes stocks the LoD sliders and probably the best price you'll get.

 

Great, thanks. I'll check them out tomorrow.

 

I'm hoping to get my hands on a set of Shrockworks around tax return time. Definitely worth looking into. They bolt to the frame, and could just as easily be welded (I would assume). I hear they can sometimes take a while to ship, but then I've heard of other people getting theirs on a week or two.

 

Yep, another good set of sliders.

 

My friends run the EVO sliders and I run the VKS. Both are welded to the frame and take some serious abuse. I know a few people who run body mounted sliders and they flex way too much for my comfort. Go with frame mounted as everyone has mentioned above. Good luck

 

In case you haven't already made your decision, I highly recommend JCR Offroad's Crusader Rock Sliders. Frame mounted but they also have the body protection.

 

Shrockworks' products definitely are outstanding. If you want the very best, that is it. Patience is a virtue, however, when dealing with Shrockworks. If you don't have it, probably better that you look elsewhere.

 

I have those on my 4-door. They mount to the body bolts and body not the frame. I chose them because while the frame mounted sliders are strong, they get used more often because they are mounted lower. Although infrequent, I have seen rigs get hung up on their sliders that I (stock rubi sliders at the time) was able to clear without even touching. I went with the JCR sliders because they appeared to mount up higher... If I were to do this again I think I would get the Pure Jeep variant of this slider.

 

Thanks again for all the tips, I appreciate it.

The only issue for the install of any of these is that several (maybe all) of them require drilling into my frame (no problem) and then tapping threads into that new hole. Any reason a guy who has never tapped threads before should be nervous about it?

 

No, Lots of youtube videos to help. Just use plenty of cutting oil and take your time.

Edit to add vid...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veO270DcKXE