Thanks guys! I just can't wait to test them out on the trail.

Chris

 

Oh, I meant to ask this before, but on your 4runners, does the pinch weld right next to your rear tire come down further than the rest of the pinch weld? Mine angles down, and the way I have it right now it's touching the end of the sliders. I can't decide if I'm going to weld them together or cut the pinch weld so it doesn't rub and hit when going over bumps. What do you guys think?

Chris

 

Don't weld them together, the body and the frame flex differently.

If anything I would bend the pinch weld over, that's all.

 

Yeah. that's what I was thinking. I'm either going to bend it over as you said or cut it so it's at the same level as the rest of the pinch weld.

By the way, I did maintain a 1/4" between the pinch weld and top of the tubing, except for the rear 2" of pinch weld.

Thanks,

Chris

 

Nice sliders Chris.

Mine from Badland Toyz also come straight out, you gain a bit more clearance from damaging sheet metal on your doors as well. The sliders can be used against trees to pivot around real tight corners, so there is an advantage to having the sliders stick out a little further than the outermost spot on your door.

David

 

Do you have any pics of yours?

Chris

 

Dave,

I am twitching back and forth as to whether or not to go straight out or angled at about 15-25 degrees. Either way I'm going to have the sliders maintain the same gap from the rocker panels for the same amount of protection, I just can't decide which one will be easier to get in and out over or serve better as a step. Like I said, I don't think the amount of protection will differ as they both will maintain the same distance from the rocker panel, out equal with the outer edge of the tire, I'm just not sure about angle...:pat: Any ideas?



Brian

 

My hat goes off to you.

Where theres a will theres a way.

Good job, they look great. Like was mentioned earlier I like the fact they can be used as a step as well.

Doug

 

Thanks Doug! Brian, I can tell you that anything out there is going to be more of a pain when getting in and out of the vehicle. Actually, I like getting in and out of a vehicle without anything at all. But, if we want rock protection, the only what that wouldn't be a hinderance getting in and out is if they were the same width as the body of the vehicle. It would provide protection, just not as much from the side as it would up and down protection when high centering.

As far as choosing to do it angled or straight out like mine, you know why I did it, but if I remember correctly you don't have flares, so you definitely have the option. As far as acting as a step, straight out is going to be better. As far as the best heigh clearance and rock panel protection, angled up is probably a tad better. I guess it probably comes down to looks in this case.

Chris

 

What kind of pointy rocks do you drive over? How can a rock be short and round enough for you to get the front tires over AND be tall and pointy enough to fit between the 3-4" gap between the slider and rear tire? The gap on mine(Link in sig below) is closer to 3" and a rock will not fit in there.

 

Well, you are probably right, but I figure the more coverage the better. It's not so much going over a rock, but rather sliding across a rock on the side of the sliders, then when the rock gets to the end of the slider, where does it go? It will either hit the tire or hit the fender flare or wheel well. All I'm saying is that the less room between the tire and end of the slider the better.

Chris

 

Looks good dude!

Me being the in-experienced college kid, I'm just gonna order my from Stubb's

 

That works too, Rob!

Chris

 

Here are mine right after I got them installed:

https://www.yotatech.com/attachment.php?postid=68231

 

Very nice David! I'm planning to test them this next weekend, so we'll see how they do.

Chris

 

Yo rob!! Nice sliders did you you buy them or make them??
if you made them you got any of the plans laying about??

 

Those were custom made at my buddys shop. We didn't really use a plan just measured and cut the main bar then figured out what angle I wanted the outer bar to be at and then made up a couple of supports between those two. Took about 2-3 Hours total. If you look at one of the other albums(DokTech 4Runner) on my webshots page it has pics of his other 4Runner project he had in the shop that day. (Link in sig below)