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Old 04-10-2011 | 11:13 AM
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Made these up the other day. I used 1.75 x .120" tube (this is the size tube I always use on the sliders I build). I was planning on welding them on, but then decided to bolt them on. Each one has 3 mounting points. Haven't had to use them yet, but they will definitely hold up!
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Old 04-10-2011 | 11:17 AM
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looks good! but I would run a full pinch seam mount. they way you have it now is that you you have 3 pressure points rather than the force being spread out over an entire area and I can very easily see them being bent up
Old 04-10-2011 | 11:35 AM
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Those are really slick good work
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looks good! but I would run a full pinch seam mount. they way you have it now is that you you have 3 pressure points rather than the force being spread out over an entire area and I can very easily see them being bent up
Thanks. I actually notched the pinch seam where the tube is so it will lay right against it...we'll see.
Old 04-10-2011 | 12:44 PM
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very clean look
Old 04-10-2011 | 12:59 PM
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I kinda really want some lol
Old 04-10-2011 | 01:29 PM
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I kinda really want some lol
Come on over and I'll make you some! lol
Old 04-10-2011 | 02:12 PM
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Stop on my way to AK LOL
Old 04-11-2011 | 07:33 AM
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i would love a pair of these made for my zj, and id pay to get them shipped.
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Yes how much for a pair for my 01, im in thanks riper1
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I'm curious what hardware you used to do the mounting. You didn't have to drill and run a bolt all the way through the frame did you? Or did you use self-tapping screws with a beefy diameter? I ask because I have some AJ's Rock Sliders that I purchased used, and I've no hardware. Trying to figure out the best product/fastener for the purpose. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by Red Sled 01
I'm curious what hardware you used to do the mounting. You didn't have to drill and run a bolt all the way through the frame did you? Or did you use self-tapping screws with a beefy diameter? I ask because I have some AJ's Rock Sliders that I purchased used, and I've no hardware. Trying to figure out the best product/fastener for the purpose. Thanks.
I used 5/16" grade 8 bolts for the rear and center mounts, and a 7/16" bolt for the forward mounts (I drilled and tapped the hole). I'm pretty sure mine do not mount like the others out there! So you might need to just hold them up where they go and measure the bolt lengths you need.

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Originally Posted by riper1
Yes how much for a pair for my 01, im in thanks riper1
X2 for my 1990? lol


looks good!
Old 04-18-2011 | 09:13 AM
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Awesome looking sliders you have built there... One day I'll learn to fabricate and weld, and be able to build some of my own...
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Originally Posted by bluedragon436
Awesome looking sliders you have built there... One day I'll learn to fabricate and weld, and be able to build some of my own...
Thanks. Once you learn that these will be a breeze!


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