theplankeye
Well-Known Member
Since the information is incorrect, shouldn’t this post be revised? This can have big consequences to small companies.I was only sharing what I remember seeing a number of times about ACE sliders on jkowners.com. Maybe they learned from those issues and went with a thicker wall tubing though it's not clear if it's DOM, ERW, or whatever since they only make a mention of "mild steel tubing". All it takes is a Google search for Jeep JK ACE failure to get an idea of what I was talking about. My point wasn't so much to bash ACE so much as point out that for the average Joe pounding the mall parking lot or dirt roads, the ACE slider/Rubi rail combo will be fine. If you're planning on doing any serious wheeling you want something that is going to be strong enough to support the weight of the Jeep. That along with needing something that also functioned as a step where what played into my decision making process for both of my past Jeep.
The dimple stamped plates on the LoD sliders, while yes they do much for the aesthetics, they're also functional. Try easily stepping up or standing on a round tube when it's wet or muddy, that's what is nice about the platform up top while down below it the plates offer a smoother surface for the slider to slide over and not caught on tree branches or rocks.
Last thing I'll mention is I'm pretty sure ACE products are made in China which likely explains the price point and warranty.
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