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rock sliders

11 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

These are the small metal or plastic pieces that sit on the sides of a car to keep rocks and dirt from scratching the paint when you drive off‑road or on rough roads.

Technical Definition

Rock sliders are protective panels mounted on the lower sides of a vehicle’s body, designed to shield the paint and underbody from rocks, gravel, and debris during off‑road or aggressive driving.

Hear It Discussed

"We put on rock sliders, we got Michelin to send us some KO3s, so now it goes from being [317.8s] very much a city slicker looking vehicle to being very much off-roady"
Does Toyota Or Land Rover Make The Better Flagship SUV? | Ep. 347 TFL Car Chat 05:10

"...XL power steps with rock sliders and lights. And of course the aforementioned Shelby Baja chase rack with a nine-pod power actuated LED light bar..."
S3, E84 - Have You Heard? Truck News! The Truck Show Podcast 04:56

"...there were some different OEM upgrades that we did to it, like the rock sliders,..."
164. Alcan 5000 Summer Rally with Andy & Mercedes GT: Garage Talk 13:03