Side Steps & Rock Sliders

About this range

Side steps and rails make it easier to climb in and out of a lifted 4WD while shielding your sills on rough tracks. We stock TJM modular side protection bars, side steps and rock sliders to suit popular utes and wagons, alongside Clearview Power Boards.

Order online with Australia-wide shipping, or have your side steps supplied and fitted at our Burwood workshop. As an authorised TJM stockist, our team can match the right protection to your vehicle.

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Buying guide

How to choose vehicle protection

Underbody plates, side steps, rock sliders and rear bars protect the parts of your vehicle that take the hits off-road. Each one does a different job, so match it to how you drive.

  1. Steps or sliders

    Side steps are for getting in and out and protecting the sills. Rock sliders are built to take the vehicle's weight on rocks and ledges (ARB).

  2. Underneath

    Underbody plates protect the sump, steering and transmission from rocks and logs. Check which sections suit your model and whether they work with your bull bar.

  3. Rear bars and towing

    When a rear bar includes a tow hitch, use the lower of the bar's rating and your vehicle's towing rating. Your number plate must stay upright, no higher than 1.3 m and readable from 20 m.

  4. Mud flaps and Rock Tamers

    Mudflaps are an approved modification in Victoria (VSI 8). Rock Tamers mount in a 50 mm hitch receiver and should sit at least 100 mm off the ground when loaded (Clearview).

Choosing side steps and rails

Think about the job first. Standard side steps are about access, helping kids and shorter drivers climb into a lifted 4WD, while rails and modular protection bars shield your sills and lower panels on rough tracks. Rock sliders go a step further and are built for terrain where the vehicle can settle onto them. TJM's modular range covers popular utes and wagons, and Clearview Power Boards add a powered option.

Fit matters as much as style. Side protection bolts to specific chassis points, which is why kits are listed by make, model and build date rather than one size fits all. Also weigh up step height and width for daily use, and think about how side bars pair with a bullbar and underbody protection as a complete package.

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Common questions

What's the difference between side steps and rock sliders?

Side steps help you climb in and protect the sills from light knocks. Rock sliders are built to take the vehicle's weight when it comes down on a rock or ledge (ARB).

Can I jack the vehicle from side steps?

Only if the maker rates the step for it. Check the product's specifications, and use the vehicle maker's jacking points otherwise.

Does a rear bar change my towing capacity?

The lower rating always applies: the bar or hitch rating, or your vehicle's towing rating, whichever is less. A wheel carrier adds weight behind the rear axle too.

Where must my number plate be?

Upright, no higher than 1.3 m from the ground, and readable from 20 m (Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 2021, reg 63).

How do Rock Tamers mount?

They slide into a 50 mm hitch receiver with no drilling, and need at least 25.4 mm of clearance. Clearview recommends removing them for car washes and notes they won't stop all mess.

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