Off the wall slider idea, would it work?

firemaniac · 10-30-2009, 05:35 PM

I had an idea for a pair of sliders that I want to build. Unfortunately I don't have any sketches yet, but was wondering if my thinking is sound.

The idea is to put a 2" receiver tube at the rear (near the gap between the bed and cab) of the slider to; 1 work as a pivot point when having to cross a slippery side slope where there is a suitable anchor above, and 2 to be a rope anchor in a high/low angle rescue when no other suitable anchor point is available.

Now I realize that this will not provide as much ground clearance as a normal slider with its tilted up profile, but I spend 80% of the time on paved roads, 15-18% on Forrest service/fire roads, and maybe 2% of the time (or less) where I truly need a slider.

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tc · 10-30-2009, 06:22 PM

You could just make 2.5x2.5x.25 wall legs, have it come all the way through the outside rail, leave the end uncapped, and there ya go.

firemaniac · 10-30-2009, 09:32 PM

That is kind of what I was thinking, having that leg come all the way through. The others could be regular tube.

muddpigg · 10-30-2009, 10:01 PM

Throw a skitch up I'm a visual thinker.

CO 4runner · 10-30-2009, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muddpigg

Throw a skitch up I'm a visual thinker.

x2

sounds like a good idea

firemaniac · 10-30-2009, 10:45 PM

Gonna be awhile to get a sketch up as I am at work, and I don't have sketchup from google on my new laptop yet, and the powers that be havent given me permission or passwords to connect my puter at work .

muddpigg · 10-30-2009, 10:52 PM

I'll keep an eye out.

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firemaniac Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Granite Falls, WA. U.S.A. Posts: 195	Gonna be awhile to get a sketch up as I am at work, and I don't have sketchup from google on my new laptop yet, and the powers that be havent given me permission or passwords to connect my puter at work . __________________ 93, 22RE, 5Spd, Reg Cab, Short box, ICOM IC-V8000, Hella 500's, Cobra 75 WX ST, tool box, home-brew headache rack, extended diff breathers, basically stock but upgrading as money allows. - Firefighters, Because Police need heroes too Prepare for the worst, Hope for the best Try Geocaching

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muddpigg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: injured and stateside :( Posts: 1,395	I'll keep an eye out. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqtr_RvR3sY Balljoints for sale. Open to trades and offers. http://www.yotatech.com/f11/ball-joi.../#post51278784

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