Rock slider install

[cardinal fang]

I have had these rock sliders hanging around for a few years now. Finally want to get them installed. Will make it a lot easier to get in and out of the beast. I am looking for ideas on attaching them to the pig's frame. I can weld them directly on the frame with three pipe sections that came with them. But, I really would like a way to take them off If the need ever came up. So does anyone have a method of attaching them to the frame with bolts or 'L' brackets?

 

[romegadave]

I believe Steve AKA Eventhough has a build thread covering it...can't remember the title but its a good un

 

[Southeast Overland]

I have the IPOR sliders that weld in place of the stock rockers.

If your sliders are 'weld on' then you either have to weld them on, or fabricate bolt-on brackets that wrap around the frame.

Unless your Pig is mint I would just weld them on - BUT - I would check my rockers for rust first. Those suckers rust out fast on Pigs. I would have for you to weld your sliders on then a few months later see holes in your rockers.

 

[cardinal fang]

I have the IPOR also. Just haven’t got around to installing them. My pig's stock rockers are in good condition, visible. No telling what they are like inside. The main reason I want to install the tube sliders is to get a step up into the pig. With 35" tires, I have to 'jump' in and out of the pig. I am considering getting channel steal that would fit over the frame and bolt through the frame with one long bolt. If I can find the channel that would fit over the frame.

 

[Southeast Overland]

Do your IPOR sliders have the step on them? If they don't you could still install them, cut the outer hoops off the sliders in the pic above and weld them onto the IPOR sliders. That way you still get your step and a few inches more ground clearance.

 

[cardinal fang]

Do your IPOR sliders have the step on them? If they don't you could still install them, cut the outer hoops off the sliders in the pic above and weld them onto the IPOR sliders. That way you still get your step and a few inches more ground clearance.

My IPOR sliders do not have a step in them. I have thought about doing what you suggested. Do you think the IPOR sliders will be strong enough to hold the rockers?

 

[cardinal fang]

Bill,
You might try going to a steel shop and have them build you some "frame" U's. Make them "taller" than the frame so you can use a bolt or two over the top of the frame to secure the sliders.

The probim I see with the U shape channels is getting them over the top of the frame. They might have to be two piece to make them work. Or I could just go down to Valley Hybreds and have Don do copy of you rocker setup. $$??

 

[tyama]

bolt on sliders

I bought a set of sliders from JTO way back when and installed them in the bolt on fashion shown above. I used two plates and 4 bolts instead of the u channel and two bolts. It's worked great so far, but i have not tested them on rocks. They do well for getting in & out as well as putting boats on the roof rack.
ty

 

[LC_Hamma]

If you definitely want to remove them, I'd sleeve thru the frame w/ 2" O.D. 1/8" wall DOM pieces. Then use 1 3/4" O.D. 3/16" wall to slide thru & attach from the backside. The 1 3/4" tube will need to extend a little past the inside of the frame so you can capture it w/ maybe large hitch pins (?) You could add a gusset plate @ each outrigger, right against the frame & before the 1 3/4" tube passes thru it.

 

[Southeast Overland]

My IPOR sliders do not have a step in them. I have thought about doing what you suggested. Do you think the IPOR sliders will be strong enough to hold the rockers?

I've wacked mine a few times without problems. I'm planning on attaching them to the frame with some 2 inch square tube soon anyways just to be sure. The IPOR sliders are welded in to the door sills (inner and outer) their entire length so any impact should be decently spread out. It is the same that some 60 series guys do with 2x3" square stock.

 

[cardinal fang]

Thanks guys. Great ideas! I have some where to start now.
John, I like your method because it does not drill through the frame.