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Seems less sturdy. But what do I know.
I don't have the engineering data to know how much additional stiffness / strength the welded version would have over the bolted in face plate. Anecdotally I'd say it makes sense that the bolted in face plate would not provide quite as much stiffness / strength as the welded version.
Now, with that said, I guess it's all relative. These sliders have 3/8" steel base plates (that mount to the frame rails), 6 gusseted tubes which connect the base plates to the main loop on the sliders themselves. All the tubing is .120 DOM steel. To my knowledge, these are the "beefiest" sliders on the market for a 200. They weigh over 100 lbs per side. I don't think I'm going to have any strength issues here.
After inspecting what I received, a lack of strength is about the last thing that went through my mind with these things. Its almost comical how robust these sliders are.
I don't have the engineering data to know how much additional stiffness / strength the welded version would have over the bolted in face plate. Anecdotally I'd say it makes sense that the bolted in face plate would not provide quite as much stiffness / strength as the welded version.
Now, with that said, I guess it's all relative. These sliders have 3/8" steel base plates (that mount to the frame rails), 6 gusseted tubes which connect the base plates to the main loop on the sliders themselves. All the tubing is .120 DOM steel. To my knowledge, these are the "beefiest" sliders on the market for a 200. They weigh over 100 lbs per side. I don't think I'm going to have any strength issues here.
After inspecting what I received, a lack of strength is about the last thing that went through my mind with these things. Its almost comical how robust these sliders are.
Seems less sturdy. But what do I know.
I know, I have a set of the welded ones.
Found what funny? I know how robust Budbuilt sliders are because I have them on my rig. I think the welded version like I have would be stronger than the bolted plate version. What do you find funny about that?sorry, found this funny
Looks great, especially the kick-out.Sliders are now on. 3/8" is so thick, good lord. Please excuse the car (mid atlantic pollen + black == )
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They have a nice subtle upslant, that should help slide off rocks. They also make the large side steps appear much smaller. Overall I was expecting them to be a bit more obnoxiously large, and they are not at all. Very happy so far. Now I just need the trails to open back up!
I'm sorry @Dantron13 I was just posting my picture to the thread. I didn't even see your question. Fyi - My plates are fixed and not bolt on.Thanks @wiseinvestor
Anyone else get the updated budbuilt sliders installed with the bolted fill plates? Curious to see what the step version looks like if anyone snagged those and if they got them without the kick out. Not seeing the no kick out option and I haven't reached out to budbuilt yet. Website includes the measurements below, which indicates the steps don't have a kick out option currently while the sliders likely do.
Steps =16" from frame (assume no kickout per website description)
Sliders = 15.5" from frame (no kickout)
Sliders = 17.5 from frame (w/ kick out)