White Knuckle Slider Install (2 Viewers)

[on3i11s]

So I’ve enjoyed my sliders and already put them to good use scuffing them pretty good. Shortly after install I got a gnarly rattle from my rear Cat. Evaluating my options. Exhaust hanger there has seen better days. Don’t want to take a grinder to the slider though that would be the easiest.



How’d you go about this?

Hose/jubilee clamps? I know my downpipe that connects to the muffler is completely rusted off so it rattles like hell. I use a large hose clamp attached to the frame (or whatever is closest/the most secure) to stop the rattling. Unfortunately the hose clamp will last a month or two then break so I have to keep securing a new one. Same thing tho, I believe it’s the catalytic converters that hang low enough to rattle against the flat plate that is supposed to protect them

 

[bencallaway]

Yea I know there’s a common fix for this but I can’t find it. When I figure it out I’ll report back here.

 

[Cass007]

@bencallaway

I found a local exhaust shop that still bends custom pipes. They cut out the rear cat (the stand alone one) that was causing the clearance issue and rattle and welded in a straight piece of pipe in it's place. Do NOT remove the cat by unbolting it unless you have new exhaust gaskets handy. They are a different kind than most vehicles and my shop did not have any on hand.

The truck has been running this way for almost a year now with no CEL at all.

 

[acarlton]

FYI, this wrench really helped with the rear bolt of the brake line relocation on the HDJ81. I’m assuming it’s nestled next to the fuel tank on the US 80’s as well.

 

[acarlton]

White Knuckle Off Road sliders installed over the weekend on my '92 HDJ81. I ended up buying the non-powdercoated version and painting with Rustoleum. Used two cans of black primer, and one can of truck bed liner on the tops of the sliders for some grip.

 

[jaymar]

White Knuckle Off Road sliders installed over the weekend on my '92 HDJ81. I ended up buying the non-powdercoated version and painting with Rustoleum. Used two cans of black primer, and one can of truck bed liner on the tops of the sliders for some grip.

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Nice shot. Are these the 10 or 20 degree sliders?

 

[jaymar]

Hey there @toyofan

@Cass007 is exactly right. You can customize the angle. I decided for a larger angle with the diamond plate to bolt on top because I use the sliders for protection and for easier access to the roof.

I’ve been extremely pleased. Really an excellent choice. White Knuckle was easy to work with and very open to options. Highly recommended.

I struggled with the brake lines as mentioned in this thread, but it eventually came together. Great choice if you go down this route.

Meaning these are 20 degrees?

 

[BILT4ME]

Nice shot. Are these the 10 or 20 degree sliders?

These are the 10° sliders from WKOR. They are "flatter" than the typical 20° sliders.

One nice thing is I can easily get my hand between them and the body to wash the body. The 20° units fit much tighter.

 

[jaymar]

These are the 10° sliders from WKOR. They are "flatter" than the typical 20° sliders.

One nice thing is I can easily get my hand between them and the body to wash the body. The 20° units fit much tighter.

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Okay, yeah, this looks good. 20 seems too high and tight for a ladystep. What kind of wheeling do you do, and have you ever been thumped by something the 20's would have stopped? Thanks!

 

[BILT4ME]

Okay, yeah, this looks good. 20 seems too high and tight for a ladystep. What kind of wheeling do you do, and have you ever been thumped by something the 20's would have stopped? Thanks!

I don't wheel much. The one time I did right after I installed them, I set the truck down on them and they are solid. I got the heavy wall one because I also wanted them for side protection from other drivers.

They clear the curbs at the mall very well. They also prevent door dings from the beatches at the mall.

This is my DD (20K/yr) and I have it for protection and for a step. My son has CP and we needed something for steps for him to get in. The 20' are too steep for laying a foot on them.

If your S.O. has small feet, you can also get the grate for the top so her foot doesn't slide through. Kids are flexible and limber enough, it's not an issue.

I have not done anything to tip the truck onto these, but I know there are others here that have had that happen and these saved the truck from tipping over. I don't risk my DD and I'm old enough to know better.

 

[jaymar]

I don't wheel much. The one time I did right after I installed them, I set the truck down on them and they are solid. I got the heavy wall one because I also wanted them for side protection from other drivers.

They clear the curbs at the mall very well. They also prevent door dings from the beatches at the mall.

This is my DD (20K/yr) and I have it for protection and for a step. My son has CP and we needed something for steps for him to get in. The 20' are too steep for laying a foot on them.

If your S.O. has small feet, you can also get the grate for the top so her foot doesn't slide through. Kids are flexible and limber enough, it's not an issue.

I have not done anything to tip the truck onto these, but I know there are others here that have had that happen and these saved the truck from tipping over. I don't risk my DD and I'm old enough to know better.

Yeah so far the only serious threats my armor has stopped have been other drivers. Which makes them the most serious threat. Had an SUV before, totaled in a head-on hit-and-run. So now I drive a tank because, physics. Wheeling is a bonus.

 

[acarlton]

Nice shot. Are these the 10 or 20 degree sliders?

They're the 10 degree ones. My wife wanted to be able to use them as a step also.

 

[lasoundguy]

I have the 20º ones, offset an extra inch for my 1" body lift, with the rear diamond plate, and they are usable as steps but not ideal. The kids don't seem to mind but compared to the sliders on the Tacoma (not White Knuckle) there is a much higher likelihood for falling with the 20º WKOR. If I'm going for the roof rack I usually still step on the tires if it's dusty or rainy as the sliders can be slippery, but if heading into the backseat the angle works out OK. That being said I really like how snug they are to the body for clearance.

Here are some comparison pics.
Taco

WKOR on my 80

 

[Feldrian]

Installed my set this weekend - Worked out well following additional tips here but one additional note - Stick a shop cloth in the gap between the fuel tank and the tank stone guard so you don't lose the rear brake line spacer in there if you drop it while reinstalling ... ask me how I know

 

[Tinkertoy]

I keep watching Tofabs insta waiting to see it. How is it going? Meanwhile. My HCV gave me the bird and I cooked my thermostat.
My wife thinks I may have done that to speed up the swap. Thinking I underestimated her.

 

[bigreed]

Put on some white knuckle sliders today. Went with the DOM at 10 degrees with diamond plate to replace the runners. Perfect fit and these things are stout as heck- very happy with WKOR.

They’re heavy and awkward to move into position. I had 3 guys helping/drinking beer which I’d recommend. Lot of standing around for them but when you’re down there starting the u-bolts it’s helpful to know you’re for sure not getting your skull crushed.

Relatively straight-forward install thanks to this thread, without it we’d still be staring at the rear brake hanger trying to bend physics.

The rear brake line relocation is really the only pain both removing and putting back on. I didn’t have the offset wrench pictured above but definitely wish I did.

Passenger side frame bolts in weren’t bad but he sure you wd40 the holes and wire brush clean the bolts. And don’t tighten everything till you get all 4 started (doh!).

I also rattle canned the hardware that attaches the diamond plate to the slider. Highly recommended as the hardware ships bare metal which looks goofy even if you get the sliders powder coated.

 

[huntingfor62]

Currently intalling these sliders on my 1993 FZJ80. Was able to get the passenger side on pretty easy with all the tips on this thread. I have a question regarding the brake lines. The kit came with 2 bolts and spacers for the brake lines but I see at least 3 potental brake line bolts to replace. See the attached picture. Which bolts do I replace? Also, there's a clip between bolt B and C. Do I unclip that? If so, how? Thanks.

 

[jht3]

FYI, this wrench really helped with the rear bolt of the brake line relocation on the HDJ81. I’m assuming it’s nestled next to the fuel tank on the US 80’s as well.

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for real. i struggled for too long with my regular box and open end wrenches before giving up. ordered from the usual scumbag a full set of Tekton 45deg offset box end wrenches and got that bolt out in seconds.

hope to get the sliders installed this weekend. already painted the bolt heads black and installed the new style full length tops

 

[Rusty Marlin]

Looking good. Im sure more than once the irony of cushioning your rock sliders from the jackstands set in...

Hate to dent the jack stands.

 

[COYS]

The 20 degree non-paneled def the best looking sliders I’ve seen for the 80 practicality be damned. Funny how life works.