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Rock Sliders

  1. Jeff- that guy with the foolsize Subscriber
    #111 May 2011, 2:27 PM

    I need some rock sliders! I have been doing some research but it looks like there is not a lot available for good rocker protection. I could use some help planning and building something that could hold up to a full size on the rocks. I know your suppose to "leave the tow rig in the parking lot" but this one won’t be left out of the fun. I am thinking something simple like 3/16 2x6 rectangle steel supported to the frame with some 2x2 square tube and some gussets? I may have to plate the frame a bit as well? What do you think?





  2. Tom Subscriber
    #211 May 2011, 2:44 PM

    Take a look at some threads for XJ, ZJ and WJ. They are all unibody and incorporate sliders and pinch seams. DetoursUSA has some great pics for ideas used on XJs.

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    If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading -- Lao Tzu
  3. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #311 May 2011, 3:26 PM
    "TomD" wrote: Take a look at some threads for XJ, ZJ and WJ. They are all unibody and incorporate sliders and pinch seams. DetoursUSA has some great pics for ideas used on XJs.
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    Why unibody for this truck that is body on frame? Wouldn't a TJ, LJ or JK design be more appropriate? What were your thoughts?

    Kathleen and Brad
  4. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #411 May 2011, 3:34 PM

    I've seen tube protection you could throw on, but it's tough finding much else out there.



    I was thinking of specialty brands and can do some more research, but anything you're looking at is probably going to cost some bucks...

    Kathleen and Brad
  5. RobD Subscriber
    #511 May 2011, 7:09 PM

    There are plenty of tube designs out there, but good luck if you land on one of them hard with a 6500 pound truck..You are going to fold it up under your truck and smash your rocker panels!!! I guess it is better than smashing your rocker panels straight on the rock though...

    __________________ 'If we ever forget that we're one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under."- Ronald Reagan
  6. Anonymous former user
    #611 May 2011, 8:27 PM

    I built mine from 2" square steel from Blue Collar Supply, it came in a 20ft length. I'll post a picture if your interested.

  7. Jeff- that guy with the foolsize started this Subscriber
    #711 May 2011, 10:46 PM

    Sure post up pictures of any thing that might help. And your right on with the weight. I came off the scale at 6000 and any given trip I would have a passenger and camping gear. I see alot of people getting toyota sliders and fabing them to work, but I want more strength.

  8. Anonymous former user
    #812 May 2011, 7:01 PM

    Here is a picture of my Toyota rock sliders. You can see the plate welded to the frame in the background. I only attached it in two places, but its still strong enough to hi-jack it in the middle and change two tires at once. Your rig might need at least 3 attachment points to the frame.

    Attached files

  9. Guest former user
    #912 May 2011, 10:59 PM

    Or you could try this-

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  10. Guest former user
    #1027 Sep 2011, 8:50 PM

    From the Clinic...get some darn protection!!



    No need to reinvent the wheel as I'll follow Path 88's on his setup. I'd probably for sure go with 3 mount locations though due to my longer length (QC).



    Btw, you didn't post pictures of your finished sliders. 😛 So I'll pinch in for that.





  11. Jeff- that guy with the foolsize started this Subscriber
    #1127 Sep 2011, 9:15 PM

    Thanks, I never got around to adding pics.

  12. Guest former user
    #1227 Sep 2011, 9:27 PM

    Your welcome sir. I can't remember, but did you get from Blue Collar Supply? I'd welcome any help to get mine setup, however I don't have a welder or grinder.

  13. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #1327 Sep 2011, 9:59 PM
    "Wh1t3Nukle" wrote: Your welcome sir. I can't remember, but did you get from Blue Collar Supply? I'd welcome any help to get mine setup, however I don't have a welder or grinder.





    I'm sure Jeff has both, but I do as well. My problem is more scheduling a free day for you to buy food!

    Kathleen and Brad
  14. Guest former user
    #142 Mar 2012, 9:03 AM

    *reusing this cool thread*



    Some of you may remember that I picked up some 3x3x.188 square tube for by bday last December.



    Picked up some material to start getting these things on finally. Here's my current mockup pictures. Going for similar frame plating like Jeff. Adding a 3rd mount and angle for support. These will not be removable. lol



    I welcome any input as today I'm mocking up and cutting. I'll be slow enough that I can check out any suggestions. Thanks! Come by if you like too! Home all day with this.

















    *fixed image links

  15. Guest former user
    #154 Mar 2012, 10:26 PM

    Pretty much have the plan done after several mockup variants.



    Joe, since you have a Miller 211 (as we talked the other night), what could I entice you with to help dial the welder in quicker???? 🍺 😁 :weld: :bling:

  16. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #164 Mar 2012, 10:31 PM

    Sounds like Carl could have the sliders on for the Hell Hole run!

    Kathleen and Brad
  17. Guest former user
    #175 Mar 2012, 7:24 AM
    "Wh1t3Nukle" wrote: Pretty much have the plan done after several mockup variants.

    Joe, since you have a Miller 211 (as we talked the other night), what could I entice you with to help dial the welder in quicker???? 🍺 😁 :weld: :bling:



    A call with a time and date will do.

  18. Guest former user
    #1822 Mar 2012, 4:59 PM

    I've got my frame plating cut and mostly prepped.



    Beveled the ends of the sliders.



    Test fitting a plate to cap the ends.

















  19. Gregulator Member Joined: February 2012
    #1922 Mar 2012, 7:17 PM

    Looking good.

    Um...what?
  20. Guest former user
    #2022 Mar 2012, 7:24 PM

    Those things are huge! They look like the world's beefiest car ramps! Awesome sliders!

  21. Jeff- that guy with the foolsize started this Subscriber
    #2122 Mar 2012, 10:43 PM

    They look good.

  22. Tom Subscriber
    #2223 Mar 2012, 7:12 AM

    Well, I guess I'd better get started on mine next. These look GREAT and I've seen first hand how Path88's held up over some tough going.

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    If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading -- Lao Tzu
  23. Guest former user
    #2328 Mar 2012, 3:56 PM

    Capped the sliders with my uber weld goop skills. 😀



    Clean them up later with the flap disk o magic.

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  24. JohnDF Member Joined: July 2003
    #2428 Mar 2012, 4:46 PM

    Looking good.

    I used to wheel a lot. . .
  25. Guest former user
    #2528 Mar 2012, 5:01 PM

    Good Job. Those things will scare the rocks away.

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