H3T H3T Rocky Road slider install parking brake question

[JTRX]

I installed the rocky road H3T sliders last night. All the pre-drilled holes lined up perfectly so bolting it on was easy enough. The sliders hit the front mud flaps so i'll either need to remove them or cut a slot for the front of the slider to stick through. The real issue though is that I'm not sure what to do about is the parking brake cable. The front attachment point pushes up considerably on the brake cable. The instructions say to move the vacuum collector to the rear attachment point but I'm not sure if that's what they're referring to. The parking brake cable mount is welded on. I'm assuming I'll need to move the cable mount but I was wondering if anyone had experience with this or any suggestions on the best way to prevent damage to the parking brake cable.

 

[RamRod]

I believe that is how mine sits as well (I will go double check later for you)

I don't have RR sliders btw but the ones I have had been on for about 4 years and have not given me issue

 

[Alpha X]

I have the RR sliders on my 2010 H3T. Passenger side went on with no problems. On the drivers side I had to grind off a little bit of the slider to create clearance to that frame bracket you're hitting too. I can try to get a picture later.

 

[JTRX]

ok cool, if it hasn't caused an issue maybe I'll just keep an eye on it and see if it gets further stressed as time goes on.

 

[Alpha X]

Here's a photo of where I took out some material for clearance to frame bracket at the front mounting point. I think I also elongated the slots at the mounting point further rearward to allow the whole slider to move forward a little bit, maybe 1/4" or so. The middle mounting point needed a little clearance too.

 

[JTRX]

I'll see if I have room to move it forward. That U hook on the middle was a tight fit for me but it eventually slid over the top with a little bit of wrenching.

 

[cbetts]

FWIW- My parking brake cable has the same situation with my Rocky Road sliders. It has been nine years and I have never had an issue with my parking brake.

 

[JTRX]

Thanks for the info. Makes me much more comfortable leaving it as is.

 

[JR3T]

Rocky Road did the very first prototype install on my H3T in 2009 at Heber City shop. Never an issue and highly recommended addition to all H3Ts, especially considering our wheelbase. Have exact same E-brake interference but no problems.

 

[FactoryOrdered2010AlphaT]

Any one have pictures of a set of these after a few years of snow and salt?

 

[Traxx]

The powdercoat is average. Problem is once it gets chipped up and water gets under it then it will start peeling in sheets. I plan on beefing them up a bit in the spring then having them Linex'd with the rest of the plastic trim.

 

[alrock]

I've never had an issue with the powdercoat in ten years, though admittedly I don't deal too much in wet conditions like you might experience in the PNW. I have scratched mine plenty from rocks underneath or rocks in boots. They Rustoleum Hammered Metal Black paint is a near identical match to the powder coat and is an easy way to touch up scrapes and scrathes.

 

[Traxx]

Takes things 7,000 years to rust out down there in that dry heat though

I've never had an issue with the powdercoat in ten years, though admittedly I don't deal too much in wet conditions like you might experience in the PNW. I have scratched mine plenty from rocks underneath or rocks in boots. They Rustoleum Hammered Metal Black paint is a near identical match to the powder coat and is an easy way to touch up scrapes and scrathes.