1. ບົດແນະນຳ
These u-Box tube rock sliders are designed to provide robust side and undercarriage protection for your vehicle. They feature a steel tube design that integrates with the vehicle's body lines, offering enhanced off-road clearance and a rugged aesthetic. The construction utilizes durable materials and a protective coating for longevity in various environments.
Figure 1.1: u-Box Rock Sliders installed on a Toyota 4Runner.
2. ຄວາມເຂົ້າກັນໄດ້
These rock sliders are compatible with the following vehicle models:
- 2010-2024 Toyota 4Runner 5th Generation models.
ການຍົກເວັ້ນ: Please note that these rock sliders are ບໍ່ compatible with the following 4Runner trims:
- ຈຳກັດ
- ຮົ່ມກາງຄືນ
- ກິລາ TRD
- 2010-2013 SR5
3. ສິ່ງທີ່ຢູ່ໃນກ່ອງ
ກວດສອບວ່າອົງປະກອບທັງຫມົດແມ່ນມີຢູ່ກ່ອນທີ່ຈະເລີ່ມຕົ້ນການຕິດຕັ້ງ:
- 2 × Tube Sliders (Passenger & Driver Sides)
- ຊຸດອຸປະກອນຕິດຕັ້ງ
- ຄູ່ມືການຕິດຕັ້ງ (ເອກະສານນີ້)
Figure 3.1: Included Tube Sliders.
4. ຂໍ້ຄວນລະວັງຄວາມປອດໄພ
Always prioritize safety during installation and operation. Failure to follow these precautions may result in injury or damage to the product or vehicle.
- ໃສ່ອຸປະກອນປ້ອງກັນສ່ວນບຸກຄົນທີ່ເຫມາະສົມ (PPE), ລວມທັງແວ່ນຕາຄວາມປອດໄພແລະຖົງມື.
- ກວດໃຫ້ແນ່ໃຈວ່າລົດຈອດຢູ່ພື້ນລະດັບໃດໜຶ່ງ ແລະເບຣກບ່ອນຈອດລົດຕິດຢູ່.
- Use jack stands to support the vehicle if lifting is required.
- Do not overtighten fasteners; refer to the torque specifications in the detailed installation guide (if provided separately).
- ໃຫ້ເດັກນ້ອຍ ແລະສັດລ້ຽງຢູ່ຫ່າງຈາກບ່ອນເຮັດວຽກ.
- If you are unsure about any step, consult a professional mechanic.
5. ຄໍາແນະນໍາການຕິດຕັ້ງ
The u-Box rock sliders are designed for a straightforward bolt-on installation. No drilling is required, as they utilize existing factory mounting points on your vehicle. If your vehicle is equipped with factory running boards, they must be removed prior to installing these rock sliders.
5.1. ເຄື່ອງມືທີ່ຕ້ອງການ (ບໍ່ລວມ)
- ຊຸດເຕົ້າຮັບ
- Torque Wrench
- ແວ່ນຕາຄວາມປອດໄພ
- ຖົງມື
5.2. ຂັ້ນຕອນການຕິດຕັ້ງກ່ອນ
- ຈອດລົດໄວ້ເທິງພື້ນຜິວທີ່ຮາບພຽງ ແລະ ໝັ້ນຄົງ ແລະ ດຶງເບກມື.
- If present, remove any existing factory running boards or side steps. Refer to your vehicle's owner's manual for specific removal instructions.
- Identify the factory mounting points along the rocker panel area of your vehicle's frame.
- Clean the mounting areas to ensure a secure fit.
5.3. Mounting the Rock Sliders
- Position one of the tube sliders against the vehicle's frame, aligning the mounting brackets with the factory mounting points. Ensure you are using the correct slider for the passenger or driver side.
- Secure the slider using the provided mounting hardware. Start all bolts by hand to prevent cross-threading.
- Once all bolts are started, gradually tighten them using a socket wrench.
- Refer to the detailed installation guide (included in the box) for specific torque specifications for each fastener. Ensure all bolts are tightened to the recommended torque.
- Repeat the process for the opposite side of the vehicle.
- After installation, double-check all fasteners to ensure they are securely tightened.
Figure 5.1: Rock Sliders protecting the vehicle's side.
Figure 5.2: Close-up of installed rock slider.
5.4. ວິດີໂອການຕິດຕັ້ງ
For a visual guide on installing u-Box accessories on a 4Runner, please refer to the video below. While this video showcases various accessories, it provides a general overview of the installation process and fitment.
Video 5.1: Off-Road Transformation - Hooke Road Accessories on 4Runner. This video demonstrates the installation and visual fitment of various u-Box accessories, including rock sliders, on a Toyota 4Runner.
6. ການດໍາເນີນງານແລະການນໍາໃຊ້
The u-Box rock sliders are designed to protect your vehicle's rocker panels and undercarriage during off-road driving. Their high-and-tight design maximizes ground clearance, which is crucial for navigating challenging terrains.
- ການປົກປ້ອງແຜງ Rocker: The primary function is to shield the rocker panels from impacts with rocks, debris, and other obstacles encountered during off-road adventures.
- Undercarriage Safeguarding: They also contribute to the overall safeguarding of the vehicle's vulnerable undercarriage components.
- Enhanced Clearance: The design ensures that the sliders do not significantly reduce ground clearance, maintaining the vehicle's off-road capabilities.
Figure 6.1: Rock Sliders in action on challenging terrain.
7. ບໍາລຸງຮັກສາ
Regular maintenance will ensure the longevity and continued performance of your u-Box rock sliders.
- ທໍາຄວາມສະອາດປົກກະຕິ: Clean the rock sliders periodically with mild soap and water to remove dirt, mud, and road grime. Avoid harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners that could damage the finish.
- ກວດສອບການເສຍຫາຍ: After off-road use, inspect the sliders for any signs of damage, such as dents, scratches, or bent components. Address any damage promptly to prevent further issues.
- ກວດເບິ່ງ fasteners: Periodically check all mounting bolts and nuts to ensure they remain tight. Re-tighten to factory specifications if necessary.
- Inspect Coating: The textured black powder coat with E-coating provides corrosion resistance. If the coating is chipped or scratched, consider touch-up paint to prevent rust.
ຮູບ 7.1: ສອງ-stage finish for corrosion resistance.
8. ການແກ້ໄຂບັນຫາ
ພາກສ່ວນນີ້ແກ້ໄຂບັນຫາທົ່ວໄປທີ່ທ່ານອາດຈະພົບ.
- ວ່າງ: If the rock sliders feel loose after installation, re-check all mounting hardware. Ensure bolts are tightened to the recommended torque specifications. Over time, vibrations can cause fasteners to loosen, so periodic checks are important.
- ສິ່ງລົບກວນທີ່ຜິດປົກກະຕິ: Rattling or squeaking noises may indicate loose hardware or contact between the slider and another vehicle component. Inspect all mounting points and check for any points of contact that might require adjustment.
- ການກັດກ່ອນ/ສະນິມ: While the product features a durable coating, severe impacts or prolonged exposure to harsh conditions without maintenance can lead to coating damage and potential corrosion. Clean and apply touch-up paint to damaged areas promptly.
- ຄວາມຫຍຸ້ງຍາກໃນການຈັດລຽງ: Ensure you have the correct slider for the correct side of the vehicle. Verify that no debris or obstructions are preventing proper alignment with the factory mounting points.
If you experience issues not covered here, please contact u-Box customer support for assistance.
9. ຂໍ້ມູນຈໍາເພາະຂອງຜະລິດຕະພັນ
| ຄຸນສົມບັດ | ລາຍລະອຽດ |
|---|---|
| ໝາຍເລກຕົວແບບ | SHB9801-S-N |
| ວັດສະດຸ | ເຫຼັກກາກບອນ |
| ເສັ້ນຜ່າສູນກາງທໍ່ | 1.9 ນິ້ວ |
| Tubing Thickness | 0.06 ນິ້ວ |
| ຈົບ | Textured Black Powder Coat with E-coating |
| ນ້ໍາຫນັກລາຍການ | ປະມານ 39 ປອນ |
| ຂະໜາດສິນຄ້າ (L x W x H) | 67.87 x 8.58 x 11.29 ນິ້ວ |
| ປະເພດການຕິດຕັ້ງ | Bolt-on, No Drilling Required |
ຮູບທີ 9.1: ຂະໜາດຜະລິດຕະພັນ.
10. ການຮັບປະກັນແລະການສະຫນັບສະຫນູນລູກຄ້າ
u-Box stands behind the quality of its products.
- ການຮັບປະກັນ: This product comes with a manufacturer warranty for 2 years from the date of purchase.
- ການຊ່ວຍເຫຼືອລູກຄ້າ: Lifetime customer support is available from u-Box. For any inquiries, technical assistance, or warranty claims, please contact u-Box customer service through their official channels or the retailer where the product was purchased.
