Trail-Gear Sliders

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate
links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

HighPlainsDrifter said:
Man those are some sweet looking sliders,but.... is welding to the frame really a good idea?I'm pretty good friends with a body guy that says that frames are made with special spring steel that is made to flex a little.He says welding will over time most likely cause it to crack.Has anyone else heard of this?

-Rob :zilla:
Click to expand...


no
no
yes

I wouldent do a straight up and down weld on my frame,to each there own. the right way is to weld a plate shapped like a football on first then weld the slider to that.

imo
 
DirtyLittleSecret said:
Some have indeed done some special engineering attempts. I'd definitely go with doing a TIG weld rather than a cheap stick job though! At least you'd know it was done right the first time...and you could meet any needs of the different metals (if any).
Click to expand...


Bumpity
 
Last ditch attempt to get some "straight on" shots. After that, I'll resort to ordering my own...
Thanks!
 
Hi Dirty Little Secret,

I will try to take some pic in the morning. I believe they will be hard to see as I have them set a a steep angle. So look for them tomorrow.

Dynosoar :zilla:
 
Thanks brother Dyno.
 
DirtyLittleSecret said:
Last ditch attempt to get some "straight on" shots. After that, I'll resort to ordering my own...
Thanks!
Click to expand...


Here you go Dirty,

Enjoy.

Dynosoar :zilla:
slider-l.webp
slider-r.webp
 
:doh: Just what the doctor ordered! Thanks!
TG will be heating up my Visa on Monday.
 
weak-link said:
have you seen this?
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=546531
Click to expand...



I did not put any research at all into the the mfg or design of the sliders Trail Gear sells. As a matter of fact they look and are indeed very generic sliders.

Business ethics are a sticky area.

Have you ever seen a Chevy "stovebolt" six? hmmmm. The Toyota F/2F is a "copy" of the chevy design and that dosen't seem to stop people from buying gas powered Landcruisers.

I am not a shill for Trail Gear, however be sure you have the WHOLE story before you go to impeach anyones reputation.

Dynosoar :zilla:
 
Dynosoar said:
I did not put any research at all into the the mfg or design of the sliders Trail Gear sells. As a matter of fact they look and are indeed very generic sliders.

Business ethics are a sticky area.

Have you ever seen a Chevy "stovebolt" six? hmmmm. The Toyota F/2F is a "copy" of the chevy design and that dosen't seem to stop people from buying gas powered Landcruisers.

I am not a shill for Trail Gear, however be sure you have the WHOLE story before you go to impeach anyones reputation.

Dynosoar :zilla:
Click to expand...

Do you know the history between Toyoda and GM?

I know enough of the TG vs Marlin story, thats why I posted the link.
 
Last edited:
weak-link said:
have you seen this?
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=546531
Click to expand...


Yes I have, and really I dont give a rip...Ive dealt with TG on numerous occasions and have had nothing but great service/products delivered for realistic prices. Im usually one of those people who is looking for an ethical purchase and usually spend my $ accordingly. I also will dedicate my $ towards customer service and common sense products. Something that's in too short an order these days.
Most companies already have parent companies that act without total knowledge of what possible ramifications might lurk. I wont blame them for that, but will actively run from business' that wont call back customers, make a HUGE backorder without communication with customers, or dont care if you are having issues with a lying employee. Ive witnessed numerous examples of "bad companies", and have found some worthy of dedication with my 62.
 
DirtyLittleSecret said:
Yes I have, and really I dont give a rip...Ive dealt with TG on numerous occasions and have had nothing but great service/products delivered for realistic prices. Im usually one of those people who is looking for an ethical purchase and usually spend my $ accordingly. I also will dedicate my $ towards customer service and common sense products. Something that's in too short an order these days.
Most companies already have parent companies that act without total knowledge of what possible ramifications might lurk. I wont blame them for that, but will actively run from business' that wont call back customers, make a HUGE backorder without communication with customers, or dont care if you are having issues with a lying employee. Ive witnessed numerous examples of "bad companies", and have found some worthy of dedication with my 62.
Click to expand...

good for you
 
Lets not turn this into a TG blast. Lets keep the focus on the sliders.

I for one have the same exact sliders that I purchased from MC because I like Marlin and his business innovation. (period)

Hopefully I will have mine on soon, and I can actually contribute to this thread, I have decided to duraback my rockers and fenders before I semi-permanently weld on the sliders so it make take awhile longer.

Dylan:cheers:
 
I think the lower angle would be beneficial for keeping trees off of your doors at times. I am still debating on these or bending some up if I can find a tubing bender.
 
sliders

They look nice, and the price is real good, however, I'd be concerned that they're on .120 thick. That's fine for the outrigger part, but usualy the main tube or rail is .25
 
outriggers and main rail are indeed .25" the 1/8" or .125 wall was just the outrigger.

Dynosoar :zilla:
 
I wouldnt be concerned at all about having sliders made of all .120 wall tube...my entire cage is made of .120 DOM -yes i know the sliders are HREW- but will still take a whole lot of abuse and if you are bending and busting them...i would look at putting a 4th leg on them to the body or maybe stepping back and taking a look at your driving style/ability....just my 2 cents
 
holy back from the dead thread!!

So-

Those of you with the TG sliders- how have they held up over the past 3-4 years??

They are still about the same price right now, I was just looking at them the other day... apparently MC is not making them right now, but TG is and there was a bit of row over the material each used. yada yada.

just wanted to get some opinions from folks who have had the TG ones. i wont be going up aginst rocks so much as fallen trees, stumps and cypress knees...

thanks

swamp60
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Share this page

Back
Top Bottom