Step Rock Sliders by ASFIR 4x4 - off-road tested review

[Copperhorse73]

About a year and a half ago I was asked to test out some new step sliders from @ASFIR 4x4. Through using all of their aluminum skids across several of my builds I’ve gotten to know the folks in AZ and they reached out about this new product.

Full disclosure, I did not pay for these as they were given to me to put them through their paces and test for any weak points.

The idea with these is a frame mounted slider that also functions well as a step. Traditionally this means compromises. And as with all things from Asfir, all bolt on. The construction is pretty impressive. There are 2 layers of steel sandwiched together. I was told they are zinc coated and then powder coated to prevent rusting. Installation was pretty easy. The only area that was challenging was the nut plate next to the gas tank , and if I’d had a second set of hands available, it wouldn’t have been bad at all. There is also a small aluminum L shaped piece on top to cover the pinch seam.

Testing and results: I managed to scratch them on the first trip out and decided to leave that scratch unpainted to see if the claims of rust prevention held true. Amazingly enough it pretty much has. The scratch u see in the picture has been there for almost 1 and a half years. Additionally I can say it will take a lot more to dent these things than your traditional slider steps that I’ve run from a few other brands. I did finally manage to make a small dent on one side but even that is not super noticeable. The double layered steel is a pretty cool design and really does help them hold up on the rocks.

Conclusion: they will do the trick, and do it well. They are a little on the pricey side, but this is definitely a case of you get what you pay for. I’ve also been told that there is a body mounted version in the works that should bring the price down some.

Had I actually paid for these , I would be pleased with my purchase. I’ve used a few different sets of step sliders over the years and until now, nothing has so easily handled the beatings without deforming and rusting.

Edit: there is a 2 door version in the works and they will be going on my 2 door as soon as possible.

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[Andrew Bynum]

I wonder if they would sell more units without the logos.

 

[Snacktime]

I would be ashamed to have spent that much on poser sliders

 

[popo_patty]

Got any better pictures of the bottom of the sliders? Have you pivoted on them? Used them in any rock gardens? Any pictures of you using them? The top looks like it would hold mud pretty good. Have you experienced this?
What about those bolted brackets. I know personally I’ve scraped my frame rails on rocks. Have you hit those brackets on any rocks and if so, how did they hold up?

 

[crenca]

Looking at that gas tank skid it looks pretty caved in, similar to my aluminum tran skid (which granted is a cheapo Amazon sourced one)...unless the angle of the pic and/or its design is throwing me off. Sooo it does look like @Copperhorse73 spends some time on some real trails and working his skids.

I'm with those who would never do this overwrought branding, even though I could really use a real step slider-and-step design like this to mollify family/passenger complaints about step in height.

Edit: I see their steel ones but not these aluminum sliders on their web site. What's the retail price?

 

[SeptuagenarianSasquatch]

I'm with @popo_patty, how do you slide with that bracket? My guess is that you have to slide outboard on the step-slider, which calls for a well-planned line and spotter--especially on the passenger side.

 

[Smocaine]

I wonder if they would sell more units without the logos.

Laser-cut logos are the #1 disqualifier for me on any offroad accessory.

 

[Copperhorse73]

Got any better pictures of the bottom of the sliders? Have you pivoted on them? Used them in any rock gardens? Any pictures of you using them? The top looks like it would hold mud pretty good. Have you experienced this?
What about those bolted brackets. I know personally I’ve scraped my frame rails on rocks. Have you hit those brackets on any rocks and if so, how did they hold up?

1. Yeah you can pivot on em.
2. Have done rock gardens , but Haven’t hit the brackets that I know of. I’m sure I’d see the evidence if I had. I haven’t spent a ton of time just dragging them, but have a few times, and anve definitely bounced on em a couple times. I was concerned about the brackets holding up when I saw them too. I think these aren’t really aimed at folks who spend all weekend beating on the sliders, but rather someone who wants a real usable step and a good reliable slider.
3. of the few different sets of step sliders I’ve owned, these are right in the middle regarding holding mud. I definitely have to make a couple passes with the pressure washer On the top.
4. Wish I had some pic of using them on the rocks. What I can tell ya is they hold the weight without “flexing” If that’s what u are curious about.

 

[Copperhorse73]

Looking at that gas tank skid it looks pretty caved in, similar to my aluminum tran skid (which granted is a cheapo Amazon sourced one)...unless the angle of the pic and/or its design is throwing me off. Sooo it does look like @Copperhorse73 spends some time on some real trails and working his skids.

I'm with those who would never do this overwrought branding, even though I could really use a real step slider-and-step design like this to mollify family/passenger complaints about step in height.

Edit: I see their steel ones but not these aluminum sliders on their web site. What's the retail price?

These are steel. Their skids are mostly aluminum, but these are double layered steel. Good eye on the gas tank. It and the front skid are pretty beat up.

 

[Copperhorse73]

I'm with @popo_patty, how do you slide with that bracket? My guess is that you have to slide outboard on the step-slider, which calls for a well-planned line and spotter--especially on the passenger side.

Agreed. Bolt on frame mounted has that disadvantage. My 2 door is going to be getting a body mounted version coming soon.

 

[popo_patty]

1. Yeah you can pivot on em.
2. Have done rock gardens , but Haven’t hit the brackets that I know of. I’m sure I’d see the evidence if I had. I haven’t spent a ton of time just dragging them, but have a few times, and anve definitely bounced on em a couple times. I was concerned about the brackets holding up when I saw them too. I think these aren’t really aimed at folks who spend all weekend beating on the sliders, but rather someone who wants a real usable step and a good reliable slider.
3. of the few different sets of step sliders I’ve owned, these are right in the middle regarding holding mud. I definitely have to make a couple passes with the pressure washer On the top.
4. Wish I had some pic of using them on the rocks. What I can tell ya is they hold the weight without “flexing” If that’s what u are curious about.

Thanks!

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