RoadSoda
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- 2025 DCLB TRD Off Road
Recently, I added CBI Offroad Rock Sliders with the no-kick-out option to my Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road 2025, and overall the install was pretty straightforward, but I would definitely recommend having a second set of hands if possible. The sliders themselves fit great and everything lined up well once they were in position, but getting them lined up to the frame by myself was definitely the most challenging part. They’re fairly heavy and awkward to hold in place while trying to start the bolts, so doing it solo in my driveway took a little creativity. I ended up using a floor jack and even a flower pot to help support and balance the sliders while I lined them up with the frame and got the bolts started. It worked, but having someone there to help hold them in place would definitely make the job quicker and a lot less frustrating. Once they were bolted up though, everything felt really solid and the fitment was great.
I went with the no-kick-out version because I prefer the cleaner look and didn’t want the sliders sticking out too far from the truck, while still having solid protection when off road. Not long after installing them, I had a moment on the trail that really proved their value. I was going around a very tight corner and the truck leaned into the side of the trail a bit, and the sliders ended up making contact instead of the body of the truck. Without them, I’m pretty sure the side of the Tacoma would have taken a pretty good hit. It was one of those moments where the upgrade immediately justified itself.
Since then I’ve really appreciated having that extra protection on tighter trails and rocky sections. They give me a lot more confidence when navigating obstacles, knowing the truck has some armor in the right places. As a bonus, they also provide a little extra peace of mind in parking lots since they stick out just enough to help protect the doors from random door dings. Overall I’ve been really happy with them, and for anyone who plans to take their Tacoma off road, rock sliders are definitely one of those upgrades that can save your truck from some expensive body damage.
I went with the no-kick-out version because I prefer the cleaner look and didn’t want the sliders sticking out too far from the truck, while still having solid protection when off road. Not long after installing them, I had a moment on the trail that really proved their value. I was going around a very tight corner and the truck leaned into the side of the trail a bit, and the sliders ended up making contact instead of the body of the truck. Without them, I’m pretty sure the side of the Tacoma would have taken a pretty good hit. It was one of those moments where the upgrade immediately justified itself.
Since then I’ve really appreciated having that extra protection on tighter trails and rocky sections. They give me a lot more confidence when navigating obstacles, knowing the truck has some armor in the right places. As a bonus, they also provide a little extra peace of mind in parking lots since they stick out just enough to help protect the doors from random door dings. Overall I’ve been really happy with them, and for anyone who plans to take their Tacoma off road, rock sliders are definitely one of those upgrades that can save your truck from some expensive body damage.
