What thickness bar for rock sliders ?

[KERRSURF]

There is an alternative method of doing that which requires no welding. The holes which sit behind the mounting plate are drilled out wide enough to slot the strengthening sleeves in. The holes on the opposite side of the chassis rail are only drilled wide enough for the bolt itself to go through. You then have a setup where the sleeve can't slide completely through the rail and it butts up against the back of the mounting plate and the far inner face of the chassis rail. As soon as the mount and bolt goes on, you're sorted.

I had to read it twice to get my brain in gear but this makes sense, less welding to do as well.

[MattF]

I'm drawn to the 'bolt through chassis' method which involves drilling through the chassis and welding tubes into it.(stops the bolts crushing the chassis) this is do-able without a bodylift and seems fairly easy.

There is an alternative method of doing that which requires no welding. The holes which sit behind the mounting plate are drilled out wide enough to slot the strengthening sleeves in. The holes on the opposite side of the chassis rail are only drilled wide enough for the bolt itself to go through. You then have a setup where the sleeve can't slide completely through the rail and it butts up against the back of the mounting plate and the far inner face of the chassis rail. As soon as the mount and bolt goes on, you're sorted.

[wishbone]

Not sure which is best tbh - stainless is a btch to drill or weld so I am told thanks though

As far as I know it's really horrible trying to weld stainless to normal steel aswell, which would push you towards the bolt on method.... but I may be wrong.

Rob.

[Bibs]

I have a sh!t load an i do mean sh!t load of cable ties...


Tech weekend!?


Or hot on the trail of that 350z thread you could use woodscrews?!

Ha ha ha that might just work - yeah saw that - ouch......

[RodLeach]

Not sure which is best tbh - stainless is a btch to drill or weld so I am told thanks though

I have a sh!t load an i do mean sh!t load of cable ties...


Tech weekend!?


Or hot on the trail of that 350z thread you could use woodscrews?!

[Bibs]

Hi Bibs,

I've been searching on sliders for a while and there doesn't seem to be a definitive 'best' option.

Personally I'd prefer bolt on as it's less permanent on the truck, but I may have to go with welded as I don't have a bodylift which makes things tight.

I'm drawn to the 'bolt through chassis' method which involves drilling through the chassis and welding tubes into it.(stops the bolts crushing the chassis) this is do-able without a bodylift and seems fairly easy.

Doubt that helps?

Rob

Not sure which is best tbh - stainless is a btch to drill or weld so I am told thanks though

[wishbone]

Hi Bibs,

I've been searching on sliders for a while and there doesn't seem to be a definitive 'best' option.

Personally I'd prefer bolt on as it's less permanent on the truck, but I may have to go with welded as I don't have a bodylift which makes things tight.

I'm drawn to the 'bolt through chassis' method which involves drilling through the chassis and welding tubes into it.(stops the bolts crushing the chassis) this is do-able without a bodylift and seems fairly easy.

Doubt that helps?

Rob

[Bibs]

yep no problem,do you know what you want and do you want them weld on or bolt on???

I need it to be jackable with the easiest possible solution - not bothered about pretty. What do you suggest?

[surfenstein]

Right - Have measured them properly and they are nearer 3mm - what is the best way to go about attaching them to the truck and would you be able to make something for me?

yep no problem,do you know what you want and do you want them weld on or bolt on???

[Bibs]

you wouldnt happen to have too much of that box would you?

Meaning.......

[fatfires]

Right - Have measured them properly and they are nearer 3mm - what is the best way to go about attaching them to the truck and would you be able to make something for me?

you wouldnt happen to have too much of that box would you?

[Bibs]

2mm will be ok,but it will be a bit of a git to weld without burn through.and if you do hit a tree or rock its liable to bend or break,you would be much better off going for 40x40x3mm or 50x50x3mm box section it might weigh a bit more but at least it wont bend or break under a sudden impact.apache yours are 3mm thick.

Right - Have measured them properly and they are nearer 3mm - what is the best way to go about attaching them to the truck and would you be able to make something for me?

[stormforce]

I've got these to go on my truck once its be lifted more but they are only 2mm thick,but they will do for what i want tho and i got to make some brackets so they can be bolted or welded to the chasis

[Gamedawn]

Mine are 3mm thick material and I've leant the truck on them quite a few times without a dent. I agree that 2mm would be a bit light

[wishbone]

3mm it is then.

Thanks for the help.

Rob.