One bad rock and your D2 sills look like they lost a fight with a cheese grater. These HotMetalFab sliders bolt on in an hour, take direct hits all day, and let you Hi-Lift anywhere along the length no more praying the factory jacking points survive the trail.
Why These Are the Only Sliders Serious D2 Owners Run
- Main rail: 2" × 3" rectangle tubing – .120 / .187 / .250 wall options (pick your poison)
- Outer rail: 1.75" × .120 DOM round – slides instead of digs
- Full vehicle weight-bearing – jack it, stack it, park it on the slider
- Hi-Lift compatible the entire length
- 1/4" rubber isolation strips – zero rattle, ever
- 100% pre-welded – no DIY welding required
- All Grade 8 hardware + frame brackets included
Install = 60 Minutes & a Cordless Drill
- Grind ~2" of rear pinch weld lip (marked template included)
- Drill 8 holes per side using supplied template
- Bolt sliders up with included hardware
- Torque and hit the trail
Frequently Asked Questions
Discovery 1 or Discovery 2?
Discovery 2 only (1999–2004). Will NOT fit late D1 or any other Rover.
Do they stick out like boat anchors?
Nope tight to the body, functional step, zero door ding magnet.
Will they clear 33s / 35s?
Yes proven on lifted D2s with 33–35s and zero rubbing.
Powder coat?
Ships raw steel. Add black texture powder at checkout (+$250, adds 2 weeks).
Lead time?
5–7 weeks. Hand-built in Loomis, CA when you order — worth the wait.
Sold as a pair?
Always — driver + passenger included.