{"product_id":"apex-rock-sliders-side-steps-144-regular-shorter-driver-side-steel","title":"APEX - Rock Sliders \/ Side Steps - 144 - Regular - Shorter Driver Side - Steel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"price-label l-cell l-cell-3-4 type-break-word\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"line-item-row-container ember-view\" id=\"ember34\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"line-item-row line-item-description-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"price-label l-cell l-cell-3-4 type-break-word\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPEX Series Rock Sliders for 144 Sprinter Vans – Ultimate Protection and Accessibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eApex Series Rock Sliders\u003c\/strong\u003e are designed and built for \u003cstrong\u003e144 Sprinter Vans\u003c\/strong\u003e to provide maximum protection, enhanced accessibility, and improved ground clearance. These robust sliders not only make it easier to get in and out of your van but also protect your vehicle from off-road hazards and everyday wear and tear. Whether you're an overlander or someone looking to boost your van's durability, these sliders are designed to meet your needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed your sliders installed? \u003c\/strong\u003eNot a problem, our experienced team of technicians will be happy to help you! Add installation option below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Rock Sliders?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eDo I Really Need Rock Sliders on My Van?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven if you’re not tackling extreme off-road trails, the \u003cb\u003eanswer is often yes\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe designed the \u003cb\u003eAPEX Series Rock Sliders\u003c\/b\u003e not just for hardcore overlanders, but for everyday vanlifers and road trippers who understand how vulnerable a long wheelbase van with a tight turning radius can be. You don’t need to be rock crawling to damage your Sprinter’s side panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cb\u003ehidden fire pits\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003elow stumps \u003c\/b\u003eat campsites to bollards at gas stations or parking lot curbs, real-world hazards can cause serious and expensive damage to your rocker panels. Rock Sliders serve as a first line of defense—keeping your trip on track even if you do make contact with an obstacle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s not about pushing limits. 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