do most aftermarket sliders mount to the frame? those flares look like they stick out pretty far and to make it look right that might be more than the door sill is up to holding.
do most aftermarket sliders mount to the frame? those flares look like they stick out pretty far and to make it look right that might be more than the door sill is up to holding.
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Jonathan Tate
361.676.6466
2010 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 6.7 MegaCab
2004 Jeep TJ
1992 Jeep YJ
2008 Jeep JKU
2013 Ford Explorer Sport (mama's go fast car)
The stock plastic running boards are attached to the door sill/body and yes, all aftermarket sliders attach to the frame. Everything black in the picture comes off when the running boards are removed. Here's an example of what sliders look like on these rigs... first one I came across.
Seth Stewart '04
2000 Suburban DD
1995 F150 SAS - Needs more work to sell
1998 GMC pickup - sold
2003 Yukon XL - wrecked/motor donor
1975 Scout - TBD
1976 Scout - parts truck
1972 IH 1310 dually - TBD
196? Scout 800 - 302 roller
So I've got a little bit of cash right now and was wanting to move forward with building some under-body protection.
Check out this thread for various designs: http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-te...s-sliders.html
And I think these are the best candidates. Solid design, relatively easy to build, and cheap. Also a great write-up on how they were made. http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-te...d-w-picks.html
What do you guys think? Does anyone have a cutter/tube-bender/welder and would be willing to help me with this? Keep in mind that manufactured or custom fabbed sliders run $800-1000 while the materials to make my own would be about $300 (thats a lot of beer...). The other thing I need is a good skid plate but that should be easier to make and cheaper than the sliders.
Once I get these two things out of the way I'll be figuring out the lift/tires (and maybe rear bumper). I think a reasonable goal is to have this thing rock-ready by TCC. Thoughts?
Last edited by 96beast; 11-10-2010 at 12:38 PM.
Do you have any metal fabrication experience?
On the 8th day god created the Super Swamper TSL and said "go forth and kick ass"
your time table sounds doable, if you can find someone who has the tools in town to help you out
I have plenty of experience with wood and even glass but never worked with metal. I guess one of the things I'd like some of the more experienced members to answer is whether or not I should even attempt something like this with zero experience or if I should just save and go with a proven bolt on option. I'd definitely be willing to learn if anybody was willing to help. For the sliders the hardest part will definitely be measuring and making sure they mate up right, especially around the cats.
do it your self. the only way to learn is to do it yourself. i'm shure if you provide enough lubrication (ky or beer depending on which resident). the dexter people will be able to find some time to help you.... I always enjoy offering other peoples time.
Red 81 CJ5, 35's, 4.10 and detroit, 4 to 1 dana 300, tbi efi, flat belly, cage, chromos and auzzie in front... sometimes runs. body damage to come
for the 500 bones difference, find you a good 110 stick welder on CL, a HF angle grinder w/ some (dewalt) cut off and grinding wheels and pay someone to cut out the plate for you. Not only will you get experience, you will have some tools to boot.
build it yourself. shouldnt take but a weekend
Jonathan Tate
361.676.6466
2010 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 6.7 MegaCab
2004 Jeep TJ
1992 Jeep YJ
2008 Jeep JKU
2013 Ford Explorer Sport (mama's go fast car)
This is what I was just going to say. I really like the idea of investing in that equipment but I don't have a garage or work place or even room at my place to store that kind of stuff. I'm also a senior and will be relocating after I graduate this May so I'd like to keep the amount of stuff I move to a minimum before I settle in somewhere else.