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boombapslappy

boombapslappy

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So the wife is driving the hundy (for now). This means it's not going to get "built" for a while. However, I am going to make it a little more camping/light trail ready. I'm thinking some sliders and bigger tires. I would like to build my own sliders but I have no materials or equipment to use. And, I don't know how to weld. Do I just go buy a welder of some kind and learn how to use it on scrap? Will I spend less doing it myself? Or, should I just go ahead and buy some and be ready for a trail sooner rather than later?
 
I'd just buy the sliders........... buy the time you throw in a decent welder and the materials to make the sliders you won't be saving yourself much money; not to mention the amount of time it would take you.
 
I agree...but that won't change the fact that I still don't know how to weld. When the time comes to find an older cruiser project I'm guessing I'll need to weld a few things. But, maybe you're right...go ahead and throw some store boughts on and hit the trail.

I'm really looking for someone to tell me how easy it is to learn to weld and what a great idea it would be to learn on a set of sliders. Talk me out of buying them.
 
ClemsonCruiser said:
I'd just buy the sliders........... buy the time you throw in a decent welder and the materials to make the sliders you won't be saving yourself much money; not to mention the amount of time it would take you.
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But then he will want a bumper and a rear bumper and this and that..............

I need to buy a welder and learn. It would save me some money.
 
getting the welder and learning how to use it is easy........ designing and fabbing up stuff is where the real time and skill are. given sliders should be some what straight forward; but front and rear bumpers would in my mind be very challenging....... and in my opinion the home brewed stuff never looks as clean and as well designed as what if offered by the likes of Slee, Metal Tech, Hanna, etc

if you are fabbing up something for an old 40 for the trail I think that is completely different, but not with the hundy I'd leave it to the pros
 
I see your point JP. So here's the other angle:

Let's say a set of BFG AT's (305) run about $950ish + install
The Slee Sliders are $850ish + shipping (who knows how much?)

That's pushing 2K already. That's 2K I could set aside for a 40 or 60/62 or whatever.

Which of these paths?
 
boombapslappy said:
I see your point JP. So here's the other angle:

Let's say a set of BFG AT's (305) run about $950ish + install
The Slee Sliders are $850ish + shipping (who knows how much?)

That's pushing 2K already. That's 2K I could set aside for a 40 or 60/62 or whatever.

Which of these paths?
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Shipping Slee Sliders will run a couple hundred... I know firsthand. I also know that they are fantastic and worth every dime.

The answer just depends on what you want to do. The 100 would be perfect for "holy land" trips and can hold it's own off road. A 40 is a completely different animal. A blast off road, but no seat heaters. :eek: And, not sure $2k on a 40 would get you much.

I couldn't decide so I got both. :grinpimp:
 
That's 2k torward another cruiser. As in, that's what's in the sock drawer right now. If I take it out now, I'll have sliders and tires on the 100 and no "other cruiser" fund.

I'll have both eventually as well, but for right now...sliders and tires?
 
guess it depends how bad you want to go wheeling :D.............. slap those tires and sliders on the hundy and you have a great weekend wheeler that is ready now.

the hundy is nice and reliable and very capable; the problem with getting a project type 40/60/62 is it most likely won't be dependable and will need work; you will be amazed how quickly the cash will fly when it comes bringing an old cruiser up to speed enough to make a reliable wheeler......

also given the distance we are form most of our offroad oppurtunitys....... you can't be the hundy for the ride there and back :cool:

I guess my past experiences with old cruisers has led me to error on the side of caution :D
 
boombapslappy said:
That's 2k torward another cruiser. As in, that's what's in the sock drawer right now. If I take it out now, I'll have sliders and tires on the 100 and no "other cruiser" fund.

I'll have both eventually as well, but for right now...sliders and tires?
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If it was me that's what I'd do. Otherwise you have a mall cruiser and $2k.

Good luck!
 
If you're buying new everything, $2K probably won't cover 5 new tires with mount / balance and sliders with shipping.

You mention 305s - is the 100 already lifted or is that in the works too?
 
Finish one before you start the other, no need to be cruiser poor. I hate to say it, but the best way to get a built rig is to buy one...ROI and all that fancy stuff.
 
I went with tires, sliders and lift. The sliders and lift from Slee for just short of 2k with shipping. Got a great deal on Revo's locally.

Build the 100...you won't be sorry.
 
Point taken fellas.

The 305's, from what I read on the 100 threads, should work without a lift. Some have mentioned a little rubbing. Would you suggest something else? I hesitate to ask on the 100 thread because there have been soooo many discussions about tire size already. I've searched for days trying to find a suitable answer and the 305 seems to pop up more often than not. And, yes, a lift is in the works...eventually. Like I said in the original post, the hundy isn't built "yet". The logical place to start seems to be tires and sliders since I can't afford tires, sliders and a lift at the same time. JP made a good point--how quickly do I want to be on the trail? And, how comfortable will it be for the wife and baby J-Bo (as of March '08) as a dd while still able to take a camping trip with y'all once in a while?
 
Personally I think the 100 rides much nicer with the lift, tighter suspension etc... I wouldn't let that stop you.
 
285's are nice on a 100

I put 285's ATs on one of my 100's last year, took off the running boards, and did the Holyland last year without any problems or damage. The 99.9% of other driving - - to work, taking the 6 yo to school - - is also very comfortable, with little additional road noise. Gives a nice, discreet lift, and you'll save some bucks.
 
Turkeypen said:
Gives a nice, discreet lift, and you'll save some bucks.
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Yeah, I was thinking the same thing, but the wife needs some kind of step.
 
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