Parking lot protection

[Houm_WA]

Oh...good point. I tested my running boards against a Corolla door at ACCESS Height and the door of the Toyota hit the running board. I'm sure that at Normal height most passenger cars and minivans would as well.

...not sure about the sliders, but it sure looks like the same effect.

 

[kingfishgrapeja]

I just got the 2 dents done with paintless repair for $89 per panel. Not bad. The rear door one was close to the edge so it is not perfect but if I didn''t know it was there before I wouldn't give it a second look. The driver's door is perfect.

I usually do park at offroad height but I sometime can't since my mother has had hip replacement and if my dog is along she is just too big to make the jump. Somethiing else a good set of sliders may come in handy for.

 

[bgsntth]

Always park my Rovers and Cayenne at full-offroad height - makes a difference. Kids will build-up their climbing skills.

 

[whydahdvr]

I'll try parking it higher. The only thing is my wife is pretty short and she complains about climbing into my truck as it is. The LR is good for her but she still prefers the lower access height level. So, gotta deal with a midget!

 

[EGRIZZLE]

The body side molding kit is the best solution for preventing parking lot door dings. Sliders are nice, but are probably overkill for what you have described.

Can this molding be removed without leaving notice if it comes installed factory?

 

[nwoods]

Can this molding be removed without leaving notice if it comes installed factory?

Yes, they are just adhesively mounted. It's strong glue, but its only glue

 

[waltzonice]

I'd like put some sliders on in not because I off road a lot...though it does happen on a casual basis. But mainly to keep the errant door swing from bashing into my bodywork.

What are sliders?

 

[kingfishgrapeja]

What are sliders?

bars that are designed for sill protection (the part of the body under the doors) mainly. They run under the doors and some stick out away from the body to allow for extra protection from rocks, stumps, etc on both side and the bottom impacts.

Similar to nerf bars.

 

[waltzonice]

bars that are designed for sill protection (the part of the body under the doors) mainly. They run under the doors and some stick out away from the body to allow for extra protection from rocks, stumps, etc on both side and the bottom impacts.

Similar to nerf bars.

I just got a new LR4 and I do plan to go off-roading. Which sliders should I get that would offer protection off-roading, as well as in the parking lot?

 

[kingfishgrapeja]

rover specialties is the general consensus as far as I have read but they are also pricey. They are the only ones I've seen that actually extend under the vehicle as well as off to the side.