More Home Grown Sliders

loosehead · 08-11-2003, 03:11 PM

Some of you may remember Albuquerque Jim's post last week of our sliders we made in his thread here. Well, I finally got mine bolted on last night, so I'll just get on with the pics...

Ready to bolt on:

Driver's side:

Bolt on bracket, 4 bolts per bracket, 3 brackets per side:

Mmmmm sexy:

Thanks for looking.

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Cebby · 08-11-2003, 03:12 PM

Those are dandy!!

rimpainter.com · 08-11-2003, 03:14 PM

Awesome! I really want to go bolt on too.

Dr. Zhivago · 08-11-2003, 03:53 PM

Nice sliders Jayson! You do good work.

Where are mine?

Seriously, nice job. They look scwheeeeet! I'm jealous. :cry:

Peace man!
G

AznSky · 08-11-2003, 03:57 PM

those look awesome.

You guys in the market of ever producing those to sell?

Albuquerque Jim · 08-11-2003, 06:55 PM

Yours look great!

NM Style Sliderz...so when are we going into business?

Just kidding, they were a lot of work!

MTL_4runner · 08-11-2003, 07:14 PM

OK if you don't go into business with em can you post the plans for em?
I want a set too!!!....

Albuquerque Jim · 08-11-2003, 08:03 PM

Plans...we don't need no stinking plans

Actually both sets we made were vehicle specific and very different except for the mounting legs and brackets. I'm sure we could come up with the measurements though.

ALBPM · 08-11-2003, 08:09 PM

Quote:

NM Style Sliderz

I'll take mine with Green chile....LOL

Looks great!!!!

Also looks like the Zaino's is holding up very well on the Red Runner.

Albuquerque Jim · 08-11-2003, 08:30 PM

Hey Paul,

How is everything? I sure wish you were joining the rest of the NM boys (me, loosehead & SteveO) at the CO4RJ this week. Jayson and I have been getting all "geared" up.

Sliderz, discos & CB's oh my!

OK that was bad

sorry.

ALBPM · 08-11-2003, 08:43 PM

LOL..... Looks like you guys have been having too much fun

I haven't done much to my Runner lately. I just had a Flowmaster muffler put on the wife's Tacoma. The Dynomax I ordered didn't fit or so they said at Meineke. Anyway, they gave me a good deal. She actually likes the louder Flowmaster muffler.

I did have them remove the "Bling" over-sized Monza tip from my Runner and put on the stainless Summit tip. While they had the Runner on the rack they showed me how bad Midas did on my Dynomax install.
The welds are crap and there is a hole in my Dynomax muffler probably from the install..

***Corey*** · 08-11-2003, 11:58 PM

Those look very sharp.
I expect a write-up by the end of the week so I can add it to our Sliderz Round-up

loosehead · 08-12-2003, 08:44 AM

Thanks for all of the complements, guys! I appreciate all the props.

Now, I'll try and answer a few Q's...

I don't have time to make these for sale, I wish I did, because it was fun, but for it to be worth while to me, I'd have to charge a fair amount more than someone like Stubbs, who is a pro. I don't have all the equipment to make these easily on a large scale. Stubbs actually just lowered his prices, too.

Galen, where are yours? Well, come on out and we will build you some. Actually, if anyone is willing to come out here to NM, I'd be willing to help you build some to your liking

Paul, you'll have to bring your own Green Chile, though!

MTL_4Runner, as Jim said we didn't really have any plans, just looked at lots of pic, took measurement, and got after it. Here's what we used for material: For the main square rail and legs, we used 2" by 2" by 3/16" wall-thickness square tubing. Mine were about 64" long and Jims were about 68". Mine were shorter to accomodate my SR5 flares, that actually stick down below the body in front of the rear tire. The round tube 1 3/4" (OD) with 11 guage (1/8") wall thickness. I used a $99 pipe bender from Harbor Freight. It did o.k., but if you look at the pics closely you can see where it pinched a tiny bit on the inside of the radius. Not a big deal to me, but if I were to do it again, I'd plan far enough a head so I could take the round tube to a muffler or body shop and have it bent on a real mandrel tubing bender. I left the "legs" ( the pieces beyond the radius) of the side rails long, so they could be cut at the correct angle to match flush with the square tube. THis was the hardest part. You really need a large metal band saw that can cut mitres to do this right. We went through a few sawz-all blades and angle grinder cutting wheels to get this right, eh Jim?

Finally we use 4" by 3" by 1/4" thick angle iron, cut into 5.5" long pieces as mounting brackets to "cradle" the side and bottom of the frame, and used about a dozen self-tapping 3/8" by 1" bolts per slider to bolt it on.

Piece of cake, you guys can all go build your own now.

Please let me know if you have any more questions.

Corey, I doubt I can get you a write-up by the end of the week, because I'll be gone to the CO4RJ as of tomorrow (wahoo). Id be happy to get you something next week. What exactly would you need?

Cheers,

Jeff the marmot · 08-12-2003, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by loosehead
...and used about a dozen self-tapping 3/8" by 1" bolts per slider to bolt it on.

If you haven't left yet, do you happen to have one extra of those 3/8"x1" self tapping bolts lying around? (Yes, just one extra bolt). If so, could you please bring it along to CO4RJ?

I could really use one more on one of my sliders. I already have the hole ready for one more, too.

Thanks.

Albuquerque Jim · 08-12-2003, 08:22 PM

Jeff,

I have one or two. I was planning on bringing them, just in case.

See ya tomorrow! Oh yeah, do you want your bumper insert back?

Jeff the marmot · 08-12-2003, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Albuquerque Jim
I have one or two. I was planning on bringing them, just in case.

See ya tomorrow! Oh yeah, do you want your bumper insert back?

That's great about the bolt.
Nah, I don't need the bumper insert back. Thanks for asking.
See ya.

***Corey*** · 08-13-2003, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by loosehead
Corey, I doubt I can get you a write-up by the end of the week, because I'll be gone to the CO4RJ as of tomorrow (wahoo). Id be happy to get you something next week. What exactly would you need?

Cheers,

No rush, I was just kidding by the time frame.
Just take a look at some of the other examples in the article, and send me some text on the type of metal, diameter, how they are mounted, ect, and some pics.
I use 640x480 for the pop up windows that come up from the thumbs.

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Albuquerque Jim Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 2,570	Yours look great! NM Style Sliderz...so when are we going into business? Just kidding, they were a lot of work! __________________ '00 SR5, "Highlander" Dual Cases, Aisin Hubs, E-Lock'd, Cryo'd, Chromo'd, ARB'd, 315's, Sonoran Steel Bumper, Lift & UCA's, 4 Crawl 1" BL, Armored...etc. F-Toy #081 in progress Dual Cases, 30 Splines, 5.71's, E-lockers, Hydro-Assist, 37's, DOM Hendrix Chassis, 80Proof, ORS, Sonoran Steel...etc. Last edited by Albuquerque Jim; 08-11-2003 at 06:56 PM.

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MTL_4runner Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Montreal, QC Canada Posts: 8,807	OK if you don't go into business with em can you post the plans for em? I want a set too!!!.... __________________ - Jamie 1996 4Runner SR5 4X4 Auto Deckplate Mod, Hayden Tranny Cooler, Amsoil Air Filter, OME 881/906 N86C/N91SC Lift Best OBD II scan tool I have used!. .....and I am AMERICAN!

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Dr. Zhivago Away Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,589	Nice sliders Jayson! You do good work. Where are mine? Seriously, nice job. They look scwheeeeet! I'm jealous. :cry: Peace man! G

08-11-2003, 08:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
Albuquerque Jim Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 2,570	Plans...we don't need no stinking plans Actually both sets we made were vehicle specific and very different except for the mounting legs and brackets. I'm sure we could come up with the measurements though. __________________ '00 SR5, "Highlander" Dual Cases, Aisin Hubs, E-Lock'd, Cryo'd, Chromo'd, ARB'd, 315's, Sonoran Steel Bumper, Lift & UCA's, 4 Crawl 1" BL, Armored...etc. F-Toy #081 in progress Dual Cases, 30 Splines, 5.71's, E-lockers, Hydro-Assist, 37's, DOM Hendrix Chassis, 80Proof, ORS, Sonoran Steel...etc.

08-11-2003, 08:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
Albuquerque Jim Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 2,570	Hey Paul, How is everything? I sure wish you were joining the rest of the NM boys (me, loosehead & SteveO) at the CO4RJ this week. Jayson and I have been getting all "geared" up. Sliderz, discos & CB's oh my! OK that was bad sorry. __________________ '00 SR5, "Highlander" Dual Cases, Aisin Hubs, E-Lock'd, Cryo'd, Chromo'd, ARB'd, 315's, Sonoran Steel Bumper, Lift & UCA's, 4 Crawl 1" BL, Armored...etc. F-Toy #081 in progress Dual Cases, 30 Splines, 5.71's, E-lockers, Hydro-Assist, 37's, DOM Hendrix Chassis, 80Proof, ORS, Sonoran Steel...etc.

08-11-2003, 08:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
ALBPM Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 781	LOL..... Looks like you guys have been having too much fun I haven't done much to my Runner lately. I just had a Flowmaster muffler put on the wife's Tacoma. The Dynomax I ordered didn't fit or so they said at Meineke. Anyway, they gave me a good deal. She actually likes the louder Flowmaster muffler. I did have them remove the "Bling" over-sized Monza tip from my Runner and put on the stainless Summit tip. While they had the Runner on the rack they showed me how bad Midas did on my Dynomax install. The welds are crap and there is a hole in my Dynomax muffler probably from the install.. __________________ 2002 SR5 4x4, Dorado Gold Suspension: Front: PP coils/Bilsteins/RevTek Diff Drop. Rear: Downey 3.5" coils/Bilsteins. Tires: 265/75/16 D Bridgestone REVOS The Rest: I.S.R. Mod, Elbow Modified, Amsoil air filter, ARB Bumper and A pair of Hellas. A whole bunch of other accessories. Topped of with Zaino's Polish.

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08-12-2003, 08:44 AM	#13 (permalink)
loosehead Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Los Alamos, NM Posts: 1,107	Thanks for all of the complements, guys! I appreciate all the props. Now, I'll try and answer a few Q's... I don't have time to make these for sale, I wish I did, because it was fun, but for it to be worth while to me, I'd have to charge a fair amount more than someone like Stubbs, who is a pro. I don't have all the equipment to make these easily on a large scale. Stubbs actually just lowered his prices, too. Galen, where are yours? Well, come on out and we will build you some. Actually, if anyone is willing to come out here to NM, I'd be willing to help you build some to your liking Paul, you'll have to bring your own Green Chile, though! MTL_4Runner, as Jim said we didn't really have any plans, just looked at lots of pic, took measurement, and got after it. Here's what we used for material: For the main square rail and legs, we used 2" by 2" by 3/16" wall-thickness square tubing. Mine were about 64" long and Jims were about 68". Mine were shorter to accomodate my SR5 flares, that actually stick down below the body in front of the rear tire. The round tube 1 3/4" (OD) with 11 guage (1/8") wall thickness. I used a $99 pipe bender from Harbor Freight. It did o.k., but if you look at the pics closely you can see where it pinched a tiny bit on the inside of the radius. Not a big deal to me, but if I were to do it again, I'd plan far enough a head so I could take the round tube to a muffler or body shop and have it bent on a real mandrel tubing bender. I left the "legs" ( the pieces beyond the radius) of the side rails long, so they could be cut at the correct angle to match flush with the square tube. THis was the hardest part. You really need a large metal band saw that can cut mitres to do this right. We went through a few sawz-all blades and angle grinder cutting wheels to get this right, eh Jim? Finally we use 4" by 3" by 1/4" thick angle iron, cut into 5.5" long pieces as mounting brackets to "cradle" the side and bottom of the frame, and used about a dozen self-tapping 3/8" by 1" bolts per slider to bolt it on. Piece of cake, you guys can all go build your own now. Please let me know if you have any more questions. Corey, I doubt I can get you a write-up by the end of the week, because I'll be gone to the CO4RJ as of tomorrow (wahoo). Id be happy to get you something next week. What exactly would you need? Cheers, __________________ Jayson 1998 4Runner SR5 4WD V-6, auto, E-locker

08-12-2003, 08:22 PM	#15 (permalink)
Albuquerque Jim Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 2,570	Jeff, I have one or two. I was planning on bringing them, just in case. See ya tomorrow! Oh yeah, do you want your bumper insert back? __________________ '00 SR5, "Highlander" Dual Cases, Aisin Hubs, E-Lock'd, Cryo'd, Chromo'd, ARB'd, 315's, Sonoran Steel Bumper, Lift & UCA's, 4 Crawl 1" BL, Armored...etc. F-Toy #081 in progress Dual Cases, 30 Splines, 5.71's, E-lockers, Hydro-Assist, 37's, DOM Hendrix Chassis, 80Proof, ORS, Sonoran Steel...etc.

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