Trail gear sliders / Manik grill guard finished

fireteacher · 05-21-2006, 06:18 PM

Got the sliders for 135 sgipped, painted them with rustoleum professional primer (2 coats) and finished them with rustoleum professional gloss black (2 coats). they are silver cans from home depot..less than 5 bucks each!

jon (4rnr) was kind enough to help me by welding them on. stand up guy for sure and full of knowledge.

pic of the sliders before touch ups were made

pic of manik guard, in need of touch up paint here and there but for 150! gimme a break!!!

pic of the manik with the sliders just after my 600 mile trip from memphis...(she needs a BATH!)

sliders touched up

just need some lights for the grill guard now!

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99SR5 · 05-21-2006, 06:26 PM

wow really nice

fireteacher · 05-21-2006, 07:36 PM

any suggestions on lights? not trying to go broke with the piaa's. maybe 80 or less?

TX-BLKRUNNER · 05-21-2006, 09:57 PM

I am running the cheap hella 500s around $60 bucks, they work well, but they are more of a driving light instead of a flood light so they shoot a more direct beam. i have them mounted on my basket, and i can only run them off road because i get high beamed in town. good luck the sliders look awsome!

FUZION · 05-21-2006, 10:43 PM

now just picture a satoshi grill and some trd stickers +10 hp

**rocket** · 05-22-2006, 12:47 AM

Nice 4runner but...sliders and a brush guard? I'm just not a fan of brush guards at all. Your "fat lip" bumper (i have one) already has a significant decrease in approach angles...why would you want to make it even worse? It can actually cause more damage than it appears to protect. I also think it would look better without.
Sliders are nice for protection, brush guards are nice for bling and soccer moms.
My 2 cents.

fireteacher · 05-22-2006, 04:05 AM

true about angle but i think it looks cool for now and im scrapin for the tjm! gotta start somewhere!

Localmotion · 05-22-2006, 04:26 AM

man...what a mod killer. I think it all looks good. Not all of us are hardcore wheelers like you rocket.

Fire...your rig looks nice! I had a brush guard when I first started...they do look cool!

As for lights, either spend the money or just get the hella 500s. I have had the Hella 500s, PIAA 520s and now I have Lightforce 170s. The PIAA beat the Hellas, but the Lightforces destroyed them all!

99_Runner · 05-22-2006, 06:06 AM

Looks good.

fireteacher · 05-22-2006, 07:41 AM

thanks fellas! i knew i would be flammed for the grill guard! i live in illinois and the closest place to wheel is 2.5 hrs away and i have only been twice!! it is perfect for me at the moment, when someone kindly decides to sell me there "real" guard, i plan on ditchin the the manik. for now i like it and i know your just throwin your 2 cents in. no harm here!

local..the 500's are more what i am leaning towards. piaa's are crazy $$$$$$$$$$!!

Jonathan · 05-22-2006, 07:47 AM

Looks great man! Remember everyone has got to start somewhere. I've been working on mine for 4 years and just now feel i've actually started adding on the good stuff.

fireteacher · 05-22-2006, 05:39 PM

goin to pep boys...i get 20 % off...see the light selection!

calrockx · 05-22-2006, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocket

Nice 4runner but...sliders and a brush guard? I'm just not a fan of brush guards at all. Your "fat lip" bumper (i have one) already has a significant decrease in approach angles...why would you want to make it even worse? It can actually cause more damage than it appears to protect. I also think it would look better without.
Sliders are nice for protection, brush guards are nice for bling and soccer moms.
My 2 cents.

yes.

if you're gonna be going on trails that necessitate sliders, the brush guard will just be a hinderance.

but hey, gotta start somewhere, like jonathan said. i too had a bush guard and sliders for a while, glad i'm past that stage. not only do i appreciate the tjm for its funciton now, but i also just think it looks better than a brush guard.

as long as you're happy with your rig, that's what's important.

and that's super inexpensive for sliders shipped.

One More Time · 05-22-2006, 06:18 PM

Sweet!

fireteacher · 05-22-2006, 07:34 PM

i spit my coke out when the guy said 135 shipped. they weight over 60 pounds together! i thought it was a steal the welds are awesome! plus he gave me 4 stickers...2 big ones and 2 small ones..any takers?

4rnr · 05-23-2006, 09:05 AM

tjm f that noise! If you must get a big plate bumper get an arb. comon spend the $ youve got a 3rd gen.

DoubleZero4x4 · 05-23-2006, 09:15 AM

Does that Manik guard come without all the stuff on the side? I am looking for something like that or a Go-Rhino without all the stuff on the side and I don't need the Go-Rhino 3000 with the step on it.

fireteacher · 05-23-2006, 03:15 PM

only thing you can do with it is remove the little rungs covering the head lights. the sides are welded on mine! probably the way it came.

uhhh ohhh! i smell a battle coming along about some tjm and arb!

hey fuzion...i thought you said 15 hp....gimme my money back mister.

calrockx · 05-23-2006, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoubleZero4x4

Does that Manik guard come without all the stuff on the side? I am looking for something like that or a Go-Rhino without all the stuff on the side and I don't need the Go-Rhino 3000 with the step on it.

double,

i know you can get a waag brush guard in either 1 piece of 3 piece. i ran the center only section of my waag.

FUZION · 05-23-2006, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calrockx

double,

i know you can get a waag brush guard in either 1 piece of 3 piece. i ran the center only section of my waag.

ditto, i ran my guard with only the middle section

Fireteacher
You caught me
You just have to imagine the 5 extra hp

DoubleZero4x4 · 05-24-2006, 12:59 PM

I looked at the Waag brush guards and I am not really a fan of the "V" shape of the guard that Waag and Westin use. I prefer the straight up look of the Go-Rhino or Manik.

fireteacher · 05-24-2006, 02:28 PM

manik is a solid piece aside from the little bars over the lights!

norflaballer · 05-24-2006, 07:47 PM

I like the brush guard. IT looks nice. i don't ever have to worry about approach angles b/c all i'm gonna do is hit the beaches and the Mud... But it does look cool

Man i want some sliders soooo bad.. They look sooooo good man.

DoubleZero4x4 · 05-25-2006, 09:32 AM

Maybe I should find someone with a welder, some paint, and a grinder could make some adjustments to a Manik for me. LOL!! Because it seems that is the only way I am going to get the look I want.

05-21-2006, 06:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
99SR5 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: leesburg, VA Posts: 784	wow really nice __________________ 87 4Runner SR5 - some spacer lift with cranked torsion bars - 31x10.50/15 BFG Mud Terrain KM2 (amazing tires!) 99 4Runner SR5 Highlander-auto - K&N filter, removed intake elbow, open air box, deckplate mod - 265/75/R16 BFG MT's on stock 5 star's - raised rear diff breather 2003 Mach 1 -full bolt ons, 4.10 gears, tuned by Excessive Motorsports; 307 hp, 326 tq

05-21-2006, 07:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
fireteacher Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oahu, Hawaii Posts: 1,677	any suggestions on lights? not trying to go broke with the piaa's. maybe 80 or less? __________________ Shaun 99 limited 4runner 3.4L MODS: TJM-17/Sonoran shackle hangers/driving lights - DIFF Breather - Sliders - Cobra 19 ULTRA III cb and 3ft. Wilson ant - 265/75/16 Definity Dakota A/T - "SATOSHI MOD" - All Weather Mats - Locker Mod - Fog Light Mod - Vortex Classic Muffler My profile http://yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=96117

05-22-2006, 12:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
rocket Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,522	Nice 4runner but...sliders and a brush guard? I'm just not a fan of brush guards at all. Your "fat lip" bumper (i have one) already has a significant decrease in approach angles...why would you want to make it even worse? It can actually cause more damage than it appears to protect. I also think it would look better without. Sliders are nice for protection, brush guards are nice for bling and soccer moms. My 2 cents. __________________ '96-'02 gone: '92

05-22-2006, 04:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
fireteacher Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oahu, Hawaii Posts: 1,677	true about angle but i think it looks cool for now and im scrapin for the tjm! gotta start somewhere! __________________ Shaun 99 limited 4runner 3.4L MODS: TJM-17/Sonoran shackle hangers/driving lights - DIFF Breather - Sliders - Cobra 19 ULTRA III cb and 3ft. Wilson ant - 265/75/16 Definity Dakota A/T - "SATOSHI MOD" - All Weather Mats - Locker Mod - Fog Light Mod - Vortex Classic Muffler My profile http://yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=96117

05-22-2006, 06:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
99_Runner Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 1,115	Looks good. __________________ Drew 99 4Runner SR5, auto, 3.4 V6, factory rear locker, 265/75 Yokohama Geolander AT+II Stock for now, but hopefully not for long.

05-21-2006, 09:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
TX-BLKRUNNER Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: tyler tx Posts: 197	I am running the cheap hella 500s around $60 bucks, they work well, but they are more of a driving light instead of a flood light so they shoot a more direct beam. i have them mounted on my basket, and i can only run them off road because i get high beamed in town. good luck the sliders look awsome!

05-22-2006, 04:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
Localmotion Banned Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 0	man...what a mod killer. I think it all looks good. Not all of us are hardcore wheelers like you rocket. Fire...your rig looks nice! I had a brush guard when I first started...they do look cool! As for lights, either spend the money or just get the hella 500s. I have had the Hella 500s, PIAA 520s and now I have Lightforce 170s. The PIAA beat the Hellas, but the Lightforces destroyed them all!

05-22-2006, 07:41 AM	#10 (permalink)
fireteacher Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oahu, Hawaii Posts: 1,677	thanks fellas! i knew i would be flammed for the grill guard! i live in illinois and the closest place to wheel is 2.5 hrs away and i have only been twice!! it is perfect for me at the moment, when someone kindly decides to sell me there "real" guard, i plan on ditchin the the manik. for now i like it and i know your just throwin your 2 cents in. no harm here! local..the 500's are more what i am leaning towards. piaa's are crazy $$$$$$$$$$!! __________________ Shaun 99 limited 4runner 3.4L MODS: TJM-17/Sonoran shackle hangers/driving lights - DIFF Breather - Sliders - Cobra 19 ULTRA III cb and 3ft. Wilson ant - 265/75/16 Definity Dakota A/T - "SATOSHI MOD" - All Weather Mats - Locker Mod - Fog Light Mod - Vortex Classic Muffler My profile http://yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=96117

05-22-2006, 07:47 AM	#11 (permalink)
Jonathan Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Greenville, South Carolina Posts: 1,743	Looks great man! Remember everyone has got to start somewhere. I've been working on mine for 4 years and just now feel i've actually started adding on the good stuff. __________________ 1996 Black 4Runner V6 5 speed 4X4\| Retrofitted E-Locker\| SAW's\| LC coils and Doetschtech shocks\| ATS arms \| 285 Goodyear MTR's\|TJM T-15 With Warn M8000\|Retrofitted Toyota Hood Scoop\| Stubbs Sliders\|Bushwacker Extend-A-Fender Flares\| Extended rear diff breather\| Uniden 510XL CB w/ 4 Ft. Firestik II Antenna\|Dynomax Super Turbo Muffler\|Black headlights and corners\| More to come... 2007 VW GTI 6 Speed

05-22-2006, 05:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
fireteacher Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oahu, Hawaii Posts: 1,677	goin to pep boys...i get 20 % off...see the light selection! __________________ Shaun 99 limited 4runner 3.4L MODS: TJM-17/Sonoran shackle hangers/driving lights - DIFF Breather - Sliders - Cobra 19 ULTRA III cb and 3ft. Wilson ant - 265/75/16 Definity Dakota A/T - "SATOSHI MOD" - All Weather Mats - Locker Mod - Fog Light Mod - Vortex Classic Muffler My profile http://yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=96117

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05-22-2006, 07:34 PM	#15 (permalink)
fireteacher Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oahu, Hawaii Posts: 1,677	i spit my coke out when the guy said 135 shipped. they weight over 60 pounds together! i thought it was a steal the welds are awesome! plus he gave me 4 stickers...2 big ones and 2 small ones..any takers? __________________ Shaun 99 limited 4runner 3.4L MODS: TJM-17/Sonoran shackle hangers/driving lights - DIFF Breather - Sliders - Cobra 19 ULTRA III cb and 3ft. Wilson ant - 265/75/16 Definity Dakota A/T - "SATOSHI MOD" - All Weather Mats - Locker Mod - Fog Light Mod - Vortex Classic Muffler My profile http://yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=96117

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05-23-2006, 09:15 AM	#17 (permalink)
DoubleZero4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 209	Does that Manik guard come without all the stuff on the side? I am looking for something like that or a Go-Rhino without all the stuff on the side and I don't need the Go-Rhino 3000 with the step on it. __________________ 2000 4Runner SR5 4x4 Sport Mods: Crimestopper Remote Start Alarm - Deck Plate Mod - 400W Inverter - Limo Tint - K&N Air Filter - Tundra Brakes/w Ceramic Pads & PowerSlot Rotors - Hayden Trans Cooler - Goodridge SS Brake Lines 2000 4Runner LTD 4x4 - Wife's Mods: Deck Plate Mod - Tundra Brakes/w Ceramic Pads & PowerSlot Rotors - Goodridge SS Brake Lines - 400W Inverter

05-23-2006, 03:15 PM	#18 (permalink)
fireteacher Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oahu, Hawaii Posts: 1,677	only thing you can do with it is remove the little rungs covering the head lights. the sides are welded on mine! probably the way it came. uhhh ohhh! i smell a battle coming along about some tjm and arb! hey fuzion...i thought you said 15 hp....gimme my money back mister. __________________ Shaun 99 limited 4runner 3.4L MODS: TJM-17/Sonoran shackle hangers/driving lights - DIFF Breather - Sliders - Cobra 19 ULTRA III cb and 3ft. Wilson ant - 265/75/16 Definity Dakota A/T - "SATOSHI MOD" - All Weather Mats - Locker Mod - Fog Light Mod - Vortex Classic Muffler My profile http://yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=96117 Last edited by fireteacher; 05-23-2006 at 03:17 PM.

05-24-2006, 12:59 PM	#21 (permalink)
DoubleZero4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 209	I looked at the Waag brush guards and I am not really a fan of the "V" shape of the guard that Waag and Westin use. I prefer the straight up look of the Go-Rhino or Manik. __________________ 2000 4Runner SR5 4x4 Sport Mods: Crimestopper Remote Start Alarm - Deck Plate Mod - 400W Inverter - Limo Tint - K&N Air Filter - Tundra Brakes/w Ceramic Pads & PowerSlot Rotors - Hayden Trans Cooler - Goodridge SS Brake Lines 2000 4Runner LTD 4x4 - Wife's Mods: Deck Plate Mod - Tundra Brakes/w Ceramic Pads & PowerSlot Rotors - Goodridge SS Brake Lines - 400W Inverter

05-24-2006, 02:28 PM	#22 (permalink)
fireteacher Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oahu, Hawaii Posts: 1,677	manik is a solid piece aside from the little bars over the lights! __________________ Shaun 99 limited 4runner 3.4L MODS: TJM-17/Sonoran shackle hangers/driving lights - DIFF Breather - Sliders - Cobra 19 ULTRA III cb and 3ft. Wilson ant - 265/75/16 Definity Dakota A/T - "SATOSHI MOD" - All Weather Mats - Locker Mod - Fog Light Mod - Vortex Classic Muffler My profile http://yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=96117

05-24-2006, 07:47 PM	#23 (permalink)
norflaballer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 72	I like the brush guard. IT looks nice. i don't ever have to worry about approach angles b/c all i'm gonna do is hit the beaches and the Mud... But it does look cool Man i want some sliders soooo bad.. They look sooooo good man. __________________ 98' SR5 4x4 #65

05-25-2006, 09:32 AM	#24 (permalink)
DoubleZero4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 209	Maybe I should find someone with a welder, some paint, and a grinder could make some adjustments to a Manik for me. LOL!! Because it seems that is the only way I am going to get the look I want. __________________ 2000 4Runner SR5 4x4 Sport Mods: Crimestopper Remote Start Alarm - Deck Plate Mod - 400W Inverter - Limo Tint - K&N Air Filter - Tundra Brakes/w Ceramic Pads & PowerSlot Rotors - Hayden Trans Cooler - Goodridge SS Brake Lines 2000 4Runner LTD 4x4 - Wife's Mods: Deck Plate Mod - Tundra Brakes/w Ceramic Pads & PowerSlot Rotors - Goodridge SS Brake Lines - 400W Inverter

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