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Arb side rails

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Arb side rails

Post by Evski »

Het guys, I just bought a hilux with arb side rails. Just wondering how strong they are? Do they stack up as sliders and can you use the high lift on them? Cheers
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Post by MissDrew »

They are not strong enough to be classed as sliders.
At the first sign of a half hearted hit they will bend big time.
They are how ever alot better then stock side steps.
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Post by lump_a_charcoal »

I had them on my first hilux, and used them for hilift shenanigans all the time, never damaged them. They were awesome... Also took some big hits from trees/dirt piles and stood up to it...
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Post by +dj_hansen+ »

Guts wrote:They are not strong enough to be classed as sliders.
At the first sign of a half hearted hit they will bend big time.
They are how ever alot better then stock side steps.
x2 mine are starting to bend just from gently sliding along banks.
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Post by Evski »

Cool, I guess I will have to be carefull. They look the goods but i just wasnt sure. Cheers
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Post by ferrit »

which ones?

I know their Side rails and steps are a lot tougher than their protection steps.
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Post by TEAMRPM »

ferrit wrote:which ones?

I know their Side rails and steps are a lot tougher than their protection steps.
x2, and the latest siderails and steps manufactured are made from a heavier gauge steel nowa days. still bend but are heaps stronger.
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Post by Evski »

Its the side rails which join up to the bullbar and have the checkerplate on top.
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