I have the typical sliders with the tube on the outside as both rub protection and a as a side step for the wife and kids- I have been really worried about a little leg slipping and getting caught between the truck and the tube. Would be an ugly break.
Of course I ws not thinking about kids and little legs 6 years ago when I got these from Jim B, I had them left open. I liked the filler that slee does but that would be more work and time+ money than I wanted to spend. I have been looking and extruded metal, diamond plate etc. I had a chance to meet up with Jim a few weeks ago and this is what he came up with as idea.
We used 1/2 inch angle iron strips to fill it in ( I think it was a half, maybe .75). Lightweight, strong, keeps some of the rocks out on fast dirt roads and I can scrape the mud off the bottom of my shoes. And keeps the legs out!
Of course I ws not thinking about kids and little legs 6 years ago when I got these from Jim B, I had them left open. I liked the filler that slee does but that would be more work and time+ money than I wanted to spend. I have been looking and extruded metal, diamond plate etc. I had a chance to meet up with Jim a few weeks ago and this is what he came up with as idea.
We used 1/2 inch angle iron strips to fill it in ( I think it was a half, maybe .75). Lightweight, strong, keeps some of the rocks out on fast dirt roads and I can scrape the mud off the bottom of my shoes. And keeps the legs out!
