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DIY rock sliders

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by helidave, Jan 12, 2021.

  1. Jan 12, 2021 at 9:24 AM
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    helidave

    helidave [OP] hellacopter

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    Been working on these on and off for a few weeks. 3/16 mounting plates. 1.75" x .120 wall tubing. Not intended for hardcore rock crawling, but they're pretty beefy. 100% bolt on using existing holes. They sit about 1" above the bottom of the frame and wrap around the frame and clamp on the back similar to some other name brand sliders. Right side is almost done, still needs some gussets. Left side is all cut and ready to put together. slider03.jpg slider04.jpg slider06.jpg slider09.jpg slider12.jpg slider14.jpg
     
  2. Jan 12, 2021 at 9:31 AM
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  3. Jan 12, 2021 at 12:33 PM
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    I likey! I'm a fan of square tubing sliders. Yours look similar to the Demello Rock Crusher sliders.
     
  4. Jan 12, 2021 at 12:49 PM
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    BravoDeltaRomeo

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    Next time you're in Winnipeg....I'll take a set. :thumbsup:
     
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  5. Jan 12, 2021 at 12:55 PM
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    I looked at a bunch of different sliders when I was designing these, and the demellos were one of them. I think the square will make a better step than the round outer tube. Plus I don't have a tube bender
     
  6. Feb 13, 2021 at 6:56 PM
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    This is awesome! What model hobart is that you're using?
     
  7. Feb 13, 2021 at 7:18 PM
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  8. Feb 13, 2021 at 7:20 PM
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    I'm tempted to try something like this but I'd need a lot more practice.

    How much did the steel tube cost you? I'm thinking it's probably 6-7 dollars a foot if it's local, and you used about 35 feet maybe 40?
     
  9. Feb 13, 2021 at 7:27 PM
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    It was around $275 for 50' of tube and 20' of 3/16x4 for the mounting plates and gussets.
     
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  10. Apr 5, 2021 at 9:14 AM
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    Finally making some progress.

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  11. Apr 6, 2021 at 10:17 AM
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    Nice job. Look very similar to mine that I made last year. Full length, bolt on, same idea.

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  12. Apr 6, 2021 at 10:30 AM
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    Yep, I remember seeing your thread
     
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  13. Apr 6, 2021 at 10:32 AM
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    Those came out amazing...OP and Kevin's as well.

    Makes me jealous that I do not possess such skills.

    SPP
     
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  14. Apr 7, 2021 at 12:32 PM
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    Youtube and a forgiving wife....
     
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  15. May 19, 2021 at 4:07 PM
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    About damn time!!

    *not sure about the grip tape. Might pull it off and bedline the step areas.

    slider1.jpg slider2.jpg slider3.jpg
     
  16. May 19, 2021 at 4:20 PM
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    those came out amazing.

    Nice work.

    SPP
     
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  17. May 20, 2021 at 6:43 AM
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    Try using a more narrow grip tape, I use a 1” wide tape, it provides plenty of coverage, and looks a lot cleaner.

    Sliders came out nice though!!
     
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  18. May 20, 2021 at 6:47 AM
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    Those look great, OP (and Kevin). Nice work! Making me wish I'd have spent the extra to make mine bolt on.
     
  19. May 24, 2021 at 8:08 PM
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    Very nice! I used grip tape on mine, full length of outside rail. So far so good, but I don't daily drive mine. But still, it definitely helps. If my wife had slipped and bashed her shin, I would have been in trouble to say the least.
     
  20. May 26, 2021 at 6:47 PM
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    2mchfun Yeah it'll pull it, just don't expect to stop!

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    Nice job OP! Why not make a couple of cross members go under oil pan and behind the transfer case, essentially connecting the left side to the right side with square tube? Makes a really solid assembly and helps prevent cat conv theft. Gonna build mine soon to try this method. Just sharing a thought.
     
  21. May 26, 2021 at 6:53 PM
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    Those came out really good, nice work!

    And that's not a bad idea @2mchfun
     
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  22. May 26, 2021 at 7:32 PM
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    Not a bad idea, but not really necessary for what I'm doing with this truck. Plus I already have a skidplate that goes all the way back to the transfer case.
     
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