Weld on slider? (1 Viewer)

[trackmagic]

Got my white knuckle sliders today. Went to install and with the ASFIR skid plate it’s too thick for the U bolts. I initially tried to bend u bolts, but then the holes obviously couldn’t be aligned on slider. Next I cut and drilled out brackets, but the bracket hits the body at top so not much room or ability to use bracket in that location (thickness of ubolt is about all the room I have).

Next options:
1. Find a slightly wider u bolt…but then the holes won’t be aligned and not much room to redrill sliders.

2. Weld them bitches on.

3. Some other obvious idea I haven’t realized is an option.

 

[GTV]

Also a WK slider owner here... Mine are bolt on and I vote weld on all day. They don't restrict access to anything. The only need for your sliders to ever come off is to repair severe body damage... which is kinda the reason they're there. Take those ugly brackets off, make your body gap perfect and glue them up.

 

[trackmagic]

Also a WK slider owner here... Mine are bolt on and I vote weld on all day. They don't restrict access to anything. The only need for your sliders to ever come off is to repair severe body damage... which is kinda the reason they're there. Get those ugly brackets off of there, make your body gap perfect, and glue them up.

Yup. Under the rig now sopping wet trying to get lined up. Once this rain stops I’ll get them welded on.

Thanks for the reply and motivation

 

[Eyedaho]

Yup. Under the rig now sopping wet trying to get lined up. Once this rain stops I’ll get them welded on.

Thanks for the reply and motivation

If can get some pics of how it turns out I would appreciate it! I have considered plug welding studs to plates and then welding the plates to the frame, to eliminate the clearance issues but keep them removable for repainting.

 

[GTV]

If can get some pics of how it turns out I would appreciate it! I have considered plug welding studs to plates and then welding the plates to the frame, to eliminate the clearance issues but keep them removable for repainting.

That is a neat idea. You could make them look like a factory option.

How often will the tops of your sliders need painting?

 

[Eyedaho]

That is a neat idea. You could make them look like a factory option.

How often will the tops of your sliders need painting?

I mean, not often but I have commitment issues, and the plates seem like a good compromise.

 

[Trapper50cal]

I've seen some folks add diamond-shaped (positioned) scab plates then weld the sliders to those for extra strength and rigidity.

 

[trackmagic]

Ignore the s*** welds and wet paint.

 

[Eyedaho]

Ignore the s*** welds and wet paint.

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Is there a gap to the body? If not then I might be inclined to cut the top off the slider brackets so it doesn't transmit vibration to the cabin. Looks awesome!

 

[trackmagic]

Is there a gap to the body? If not then I might be inclined to cut the top off the slider brackets so it doesn't transmit vibration to the cabin. Looks awesome!

Yup. There is room between body and top of plate

 

[trackmagic]

All done. Now to go see if the welds hold tomorrow

 

[excessive]

i did weld-ons on my 4runner almost 10 years ago. Still holding strong. Just slap on a coat of paint every few years.