Smittybilt M1 Sliders for F150 616833

[Black]

Been trying to find some sliders that I like the look of that might fit before I start trying to fab my own.

I came across the Smittybilt M1 Sliders for the F150




I really like the looks of them and from everything that I can find they use a modular mounting bracket.


I am guessing the F150 mounting points don't line up.
But don't see why one could not replicate the mounting plate and weld it into the proper placement on the slider to line up with the mounting points on the Expedition.


Not much info out there on these sliders that I can find. Can't even locate them on Smittybilts website and the only thing I can find about them on the F150s is a classified ad for them.
https://www.f150forum.com/f118/smittybilt-m1-side-steps-rock-rails-408854/

Anyone looked into these or know anyone with an F150 that has them?

 

[gixer2000]

Been trying to find some sliders that I like the look of that might fit before I start trying to fab my own.

I came across the Smittybilt M1 Sliders for the F150

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I really like the looks of them and from everything that I can find they use a modular mounting bracket.
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I am guessing the F150 mounting points don't line up.
But don't see why one could not replicate the mounting plate and weld it into the proper placement on the slider to line up with the mounting points on the Expedition.
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Not much info out there on these sliders that I can find. Can't even locate them on Smittybilts website and the only thing I can find about them on the F150s is a classified ad for them.
https://www.f150forum.com/f118/smittybilt-m1-side-steps-rock-rails-408854/

Anyone looked into these or know anyone with an F150 that has them?

I looked at those a while ago because I like the style and want to ditch my oem running board with something a little tougher. Couldn't find crap for info so I moved on

 

[Adieu]

What are these things meant to accomplish?

 

[Black]

Rocker protection, sturdier stand on, much better grip, more aggressive look than factory plastic boards.

 

[shinysideup2]

I'm looking for the same and will watch this thread. If I find anything that could work, I'll let you know. Please do the same.

 

[Black]

My buddy is bringing his F150 over tomorrow so I am going to see what the differences are.
I am guessing the lengths of the main boards will be fine.
The bracket spacing and mounting is likely different.
But since they are modular making a new bracket may not be too bad.

 

[mjp2]

Looks like regular cab 6.5' bed would be the closest match for overall length.

Expedition EL wheelbase: 131"
Regular Cab 6.5' bed wheelbase: 126"

Just looking at 2010 trucks since that matches my own, a 5" difference isn't bad. The primary issue would be if the sliders have individual steps for the doors, as the standard cab sliders would obviously not have steps for the rear doors.

 

[Black]

Wheel base is not really the number that matters for the length of the boards.
The length of the rockers plus a little rear and front fender is what is important. Which will somewhat translate a relation to wheelbase but not a difinitive number.

The running board length on my El is 93.5”
The length of running boards I have been able to locate on line for the SuperCrew with 5.5’ bed are 89.5” to 91”. I can deal with a 2” gap from the wheel wells.

Then of course the center points of the door in relation to the fender wells for the steps but extra step plates can always be added.

Of course mounting points will be the biggest deciding factor.
The smittybilt had a modular design so worst case scenario I have to fab new brackets then weld to the boards.

Others will need to have the brackets cut off.
I asked N-Fab if they would send me a bare board with no finish or brackets so I could just fab the brackets and they will not.

Based upon measurements tomorrow I will likely ask Smittybilt the same. Unless we get lucky and the mounting points are the same just in a different location.

 

[mjp2]

Checking Smittybilt's website, I'm not sure those M1 sliders are in production anymore.

Several years back I had Shrockworks (out of TX) send me some Tacoma sliders without the brackets attached so I could decide where they got mounted and ensure no interference with my rollcage mounting points. They don't explicitly offer products for Fords, but if you send them dimensions they might be willing to come up with something for you.

In the end your best bet may be to find a local fabricator and have some one-off sliders made for your truck. Cost will likely be about the same, hassle will be less, and you'll be guaranteed a good fit.

 

[shinysideup2]

On second look, the mounts for these "sliders" look more like steps - light duty. Not sure if they would stand up to rock sliding duty nor as a jack point.

There are some good semi-custom solutions available if you're willing to weld-mount to the frame.
http://www.chassisunlimited.com/rock-slider-kit.html
http://www.trail-gear.com/product/4915/rock-slider-kit

... but I still haven't seen any bolt-on slider options that would withstand rock sliding duties (not just step bar duty).

 

[Black]

Says the longest set is 78” leaving 15”.
7.5” gap on each end would look pretty bad.

 

[Black]

Found a 90” set.
1.5” in gap in front and back would be fine.

I’d likely weld in more plates on the top to make a more solid step.

The boys feet would certainly slide through those gaps.