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Re:Des Sol User experience/ Insuring Modified car in Ireland
Although I can't comment first hand on there products as I have never used them or seen them up close. I have just looked at there Rocksliders, they do look very much like JimnyBits Rocksliders from the outside. But the mounting on the Des Sol looks quite long, and I can imagine if you do get hung up on them there could be a fair amount of flex due to the length of the mount, especially the front mount? They could also be extra points to get snagged on?
These are just my hyperthetical thoughts and I might be completely wrong. But look at the JimnyBits ones and see what you think, they might turn out cheaper as well with postage??
I'm not sure how the Jimnybits sliders are mounted, but I seem to recall they mount to the body mounts. I had a previous set of rock sliders that used that mounting system, and they transmitted a lot of noise into the interior of the car. The Des-Sol ones mount to the chassis. I have put mine through some serious abuse, and I have never got hung up on them. There is a bit of flex, but that is desirable.
It looks like you've been well advised already, but I wanted to just reiterate that the service and quality of accessories from Des Sol is top notch.
I have gone ahead with the lift kit, spacers and some of the under-body protection and the car handles infinitely better on and off road, and I have zero complaints!
Not sure what you have? Be aware that the South African Gen4 Jimnys do not have the chassis strengthening boxes fitted. You will need to check if South African rocksliders will fit as the boxes will get in the way.
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Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
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