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APEX - Rock Sliders / Side Steps - 170 - Drop Down with Shorter Driver Side - Steel
Features
- Designed for Mercedes Sprinter 170" wheelbase (short driver-side configuration)
- Combines rock slider protection + drop-down side step functionality
- Provides 9" step drop below interior step height for easier entry/exit
- Full rocker panel protection against rocks, curbs, and trail obstacles
- Reinforced structure supports vehicle lifting and recovery use
- Driver-side shortened design improves compatibility with ladders and auxiliary systems
- Textured anti-slip protective coating (INDY finish) for grip and durability
- Helps reduce risk of body damage, rust, and long-term wear
- Engineered for van life, overlanding, and heavy-use travel conditions
- Bolt-on installation with no major modifications required
APEX Rock Sliders / Drop-Down Side Steps – Steel (170" Sprinter | Short Driver Side)
A heavy-duty steel rocker protection and side step system designed for Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 170" vans. This short driver-side configuration provides improved cab access while delivering full rocker panel protection against off-road and everyday hazards.
Built for durability and real-world use, it combines structural strength, step functionality, and long-term corrosion resistance in a single integrated system.
Specifications
- Product Type: Rock sliders / drop-down side steps
- Application: Exterior rocker protection + entry step system
- Vehicle Compatibility:
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans
- 170" wheelbase
- 2007–present models (including extended variants)
- Side Configuration: Short driver-side version
- Material: Heavy-duty steel construction
- Finish: Textured protective coating (INDY anti-slip, corrosion-resistant)
- Step Drop: 9 inches below interior step height
- Functionality: Step access + structural rocker protection + lift support
- Installation Type: Bolt-on
- Unit of Measure: Kit
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