First Off,,thanx Doc........

[sl33py]

Question - i know these are very stout. My only concern is the mounting. Admitedly I know squat about mounting them to the frame...but have you tried a jack under one side to see if it is able to support the weight of the truck? That would be the next best thing to actually having them "used" while 4x4ing.

Rob

 

[Mike S]

with the ends squared off, would you rather have them angled at the ends, or tapered from bottom to top? just an idea

Both?

M

 

[2badfjs]

Man!!!!

Both?

M

you guys are killin me. i'll try it on some scrap,see what i can do.

 

[Corbet]

my vote, tappered bottom to top.

Pic of truck jacked up under slider? both wheels off ground?

 

[tclndcrz]

well... if you end up making some for the fj62 let us know. i might have to make my own now. that should be fun. i would just rather buy a set because i dont have much time between school and work.

 

[muddogbob]

My check is in the mail as well. These will be going on my 90 fj62. Luckily I previsouly chopped the cats and re-routed the exhaust inside the frame rails. Keep them pics comin!

-Bob

 

[Doc]

Hey guys, I'll try to get a jacked up under slider pic for you guys today, I know they are stout enough.

Jim- the wifey used the 'cheater step' for the first time and the first words out of her mouth were:

"That's the best thing you've ever bought for your truck..."!

 

[2badfjs]

that tooooo funny!!!!

Hey guys, I'll try to get a jacked up under slider pic for you guys today, I know they are stout enough.

Jim- the wifey used the 'cheater step' for the first time and the first words out of her mouth were:

"That's the best thing you've ever bought for your truck..."!

i'm glad she thinks so. to her. as far as jacking with the sliders, i've done that plenty of times when i had mine welded on,and they were only welded in two places.

 

[Doc]

Here they are. I ran out of spacer blocks, but I tried to show that the wheels are indeed off of the ground in the second pic. I couldn've gone a little higher, but the jack started to lean (it's a POS) and I got nervous. Anyway- it's off the ground.

 

[2badfjs]

A Hi-lift Jack Will Work

but i've only used it on the step style.i dont think the jack will get under the truck if its the tucked style.

 

[Darkrealms]

Very nice 2badfjs. I was actually going to do something similar. I will be using channel iron for it (it will make the welds go through the whole brace. Also a question " ? " are you using 1/4" or is that 3/8". I will be using 3/8".
On to your question about angling them. Yes I would agree with it. Give it the same contor as the wheel well (if possible with the equip. available). Let me know if you want pics when I get done.

They look great : )

 

[2badfjs]

Post The Pics

Very nice 2badfjs. I was actually going to do something similar. I will be using channel iron for it (it will make the welds go through the whole brace. Also a question " ? " are you using 1/4" or is that 3/8". I will be using 3/8".
On to your question about angling them. Yes I would agree with it. Give it the same contor as the wheel well (if possible with the equip. available). Let me know if you want pics when I get done.

They look great : )

always checking out other styles,{ not to copy or anything } 1/4 or 3/8? tubing?plates?

 

[Darkrealms]

always checking out other styles,{ not to copy or anything } 1/4 or 3/8? tubing?plates?

Sorry, I was talking about the mounting brackets. I was wondering what thickness you were using. I will be using 3/8", thats why I was wondering. Hey if its a style you'd want to go with I wouldn't care. Your building them for people, I'm just giving my input and my plans : )

 

[2badfjs]

3/8 plates

seems like every new slider comes out different. having fun