Hi guys...Yes, the high country sliders took a good hit on Poughkeepsie, and then again in December when I let future son-in-law drive Gold Mountain in Big Bear. He whacked the left side on that last little notch at the end of the trail coming down. So glad they are there. I did note that after the last whack on the left side, there is an ever so slight dragging of the rubber on the bottom of the door against the slider and I mean slight. Don't notice it most of the time.
I believe the High Country slider are a great compromise. They are marvelous as side steps to get in and out or to reach the roof rack. And at this point, they have paid for themselves a couple of times in body damage! So, for the occasional offroad driver, they are a great value, and they work pretty well. But........
My humble opinion is that sliders help compensate for bad driving. I find myself pushing harder through spots than I would without the sliders. Good for confidence, but they don't take the place of bad driving.
Wish they had more protection for the under carriage, but smart driving works most of the time. Note the rock in the foreground...that was the culprit on Poughkeepsie....
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