My new home made sliders

[freeheel720]

So.....

I recently purchased some slightly used 866s (Thanks Pskhaat!), but couldn't install them until I took care of the slider / step issue. Yous see, likes the running boards to use as steps, as do my 2 small children. Ans since I don't have the $$$$ to buy slee slidersteps, I thought I'd make them.

I did not take any pictures during, just after install. They are made with 1.75" .120 wall HREW. Seeing as I didn't have access to a tube bender, I just mitered all the corners. I did the standard HiLift test the other day and they held up to that, so we'll see what happens.

Thanks to all the great ideas from everyone else that has already done this!!

 

[Liam]

not bad.....what did they cost you all in??

 

[freeheel720]

including hardware, not counting welding consumables, probably around $110.

 

[mtnracer]

Very nice...I need to learn how to weld.

 

[Liam]

including hardware, not counting welding consumables, probably around $110.

not bad at all.

I want some very low profile ones, just to protect the rocker. Dont need them to get in and out of my truck and the kids, well, i just throw them in....

 

[cmfhsu]

Are you a shot putter, Liam?

 

[Liam]

Are you a shot putter, Liam?

it is actually funny to watch them get in my 100. with the lift and tires it sits 6 1/2" over stock...they love jumping out of it..

 

[1loudLX]

not bad at all.

I want some very low profile ones, just to protect the rocker. Dont need them to get in and out of my truck and the kids, well, i just throw them in....

checkout sincity100s truck

 

[highonpottery]

looks good. that's just a piece of channel on the backside with high grade bolts (vs. u-bolts) to mount them, right? think it will hold up?

hijack - is there a reason that most 100 owners have bolt-on sliders vs welded on? or is it just because Slee sells them like that for ease of DIY installs?

 

[02 Beast]

Looks nice, good job, especially for the price!!

 

[freeheel720]

looks good. that's just a piece of channel on the backside with high grade bolts (vs. u-bolts) to mount them, right? think it will hold up?

hijack - is there a reason that most 100 owners have bolt-on sliders vs welded on? or is it just because Slee sells them like that for ease of DIY installs?

correct, some are channel some are just 1/4" plate. I used steel I had in the garage. It should hold just fine. I like the idea of the larger surface area in contact with the frame (spread the load) using plate vs u-bolts.

I made bolt-on because I want to be able to remove them someday if I either sell this truck / damage a slider / make a new design. Also, the 100 is just too nice for me to weld on.

 

[Liam]

checkout sincity100s truck

yep, i want those......who made them.

 

[1loudLX]

yep, i want those......who made them.

custom job in Las Vegas.

 

[MidTex]

Nice.

 

[e9999]

well, a full set of nice sliders for $110+ is pretty darn good...
nicely done!