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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Build Diaries, How-To, DIY => Topic started by: derekj on March 23, 2009, 10:34:32 PM

Title: Made some rock sliders on the weekend.
Post by: derekj on March 23, 2009, 10:34:32 PM
I wanted rock sliders for my truck but with the dollar exchange being a little weak right now I found a good option that was available locally to me. Trail Gear make some generic sliders in different lengths for Toyota's. The short ones were still a little long so I decided to cut out 10" and weld them back together.

Before taking the chop saw to them,

(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b27/derek_j/IMG00048.jpg)

After,

(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b27/derek_j/IMG00049.jpg)

They sell the mounting brackets separately so those got welded onto the frame and a quick coat of paint so they won't rust,

(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b27/derek_j/IMG00050.jpg)

Welded the sliders on and bingo!

(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b27/derek_j/IMG_0803.jpg)

Turned out pretty good and didn't cost me more than $200. Went wheeling on Saturday and didn't break them so I guess my welds were good.

Derek
Title: Re: Made some rock sliders on the weekend.
Post by: Bigzook on March 24, 2009, 09:08:23 AM
Very nice man. Now you're ready for the hard group at powerfest.  :D
Title: Re: Made some rock sliders on the weekend.
Post by: mike5721947 on March 24, 2009, 09:36:55 AM
hmmm.... makes me wonder about doing the same for my kick... how long did it take?
Title: Re: Made some rock sliders on the weekend.
Post by: derekj on March 24, 2009, 10:32:40 PM
Took me about 3 hours after work one night. Would have been quicker but I screwed up on one weld and had to redo it.

Derek
Title: Re: Made some rock sliders on the weekend.
Post by: BRD HNTR on March 26, 2009, 05:08:40 AM
Nice job, and you got to go wheeling same week.  Any shots of the sliders in use?  Or just the run?
Title: Re: Made some rock sliders on the weekend.
Post by: LilRed on March 26, 2009, 05:43:03 AM
Those look really good.  I have similar style bars and love how handy they are.