80 slider opinion (1 Viewer)

[lcwizard]

Trying to get an idea of the 80 owners' preference as to whether a slider should fit inside the flares and require no trimming or extend to the wheel wells forcing you to trim the flares

 

[LFD2037]

That aspect doesn't really matter to me. What I'd love is a set like Metal Tech makes for the 100 series. Kick out in the rear. The tubing coming off the square tubing flat (not angled up) so it can actually be used as a step.

 

[1973Guppie]

most guys remove the flares anyhow, especially if they take the truck off road, they will crack and come off eventually anyhow

 

[LINUS]

I'm in the "keep the slider tight to the rocker" category - as for the flares, they are nice looking, but really unless it's a road rig, the flares are going to get sheared off - so why not take them off carefully so at least they are resaleable/worth giving away?

Asthetically, they are nice though for street 80's.

 

[jtwopark]

just need it 4.5" longer in the front...the back is perfect
pics to come soon

 

[superjuice]

Do you mean flares or mudflaps? I have been looking for sliders that work with both front and rear mudflaps (and flares). I plan on taking them off when wheeling but need the flaps for everyday driving. I don't see how the actual flares are in the way of anything though.

 

[blkprj80]

My sliders from Bump It Offroad fit without trimming any flares. I did have to remove the mudflaps though.

 

[abrumley]

I've had slee's as well as metal tech's I removed the mud flaps with both but left the flares in place. As far as my preference? Slee and metal tech each have great workmanship but having owned both I prefer the metal tech. I love the kick outs on the rear of them.

 

[jtwopark]

in terms of all around design and quality, i prefer A+ sliders....from Aplus fab. they rock and are made solid!! just wish they were a few inches longer in the front to slightly cover my front fender flares.

 

[jtwopark]

with these sliders, one is able to take them on and off for various different reasons and they are rock solid!!

 

[jtwopark]

 

[dirtyboots]

extend to the wheel wells forcing you to trim the flares
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This

 

[jtwopark]

that is the exact reason why i wish they were exactly 5.5 inches longer

 

[jtwopark]

with the length extended about 4.5 to 5.5 inches longer it would give better protection and be able to use the plastic trim..maybe.

 

[DSRTRDR]

out to the wheel wells looks better in my opinion.

 

[kbahus]

Another vote for full length, out to the wheel wells.

 

[dannyp]

if youre looking to keep the mudflaps whiteknuckleoffroad makes them to the length you need to keep the flaps

 

[jtwopark]

thinking about extending the front another 5 inches...what thickness tubing is this? dave?

 

[lcwizard]

it's 2 1/2 , .188 wall.... I should modify my logo ..I guess the 4 looks a bit like an A

 

[jtwopark]

it's 2 1/2 , .188 wall.... I should modify my logo ..I guess the 4 looks a bit like an A

the logo is fine just needs to be more focused!