I am about to order a set of Stubbs deluxe sliders (preganat wife can't get inot my 4r and has requested sliders )

I was talking to Richard about shortening the legs on the sliders to get them to sit a bit more flush to the body. I realize I am going to loose a little protection, but I want some opinions of those who run sliders now.

Thanks
Eric

 

doesn't he make a slider w/o the additonal outer bar? it sits directly under the rocker pinch weld. can't use it for much of a step though.

if you trim them and tuck them under, then you'll still get the benefit of rocker protection, but you'll lose the side protection. i've drug mine a ton at tellico. that reminds me, they need another coat of rustoleum from the last trip. i scarred the bottoms up pretty bad...

 

well I guess that pretty much answers that. I need a step. Soooo, I guess Deluxe sliders a la Richard.

 

you know what though .. i wouldn't recommend using them as steps, esp if I had a pregnant wife. They can get very slippery, and if you put the abrassive material on them, it'll scraped up the back of your legs.

If your just looking for a step, I'd look into on of those mini side step things that you can just bolt onto the frame under the passenger side door.

 

if you're gonna use em as a step use the rubberized non skid stuff not the sandpaper type stuff...I think Roger Brown has what kind listed on his site

 

regarding the rubberized ones, here's what i bought:

McMaster # 6243T711 (same as 6243T71)
Non-abrasive Vinyl Anti-slip tape
1" wide x 15 feet long
0.045 thick
Black
Unit price is $5.19 + applicable tax and shipping.

website: http://www.mcmaster.com/

writeup:
http://4runners.org/articles/stubbs/index.html

 

Maybe have some small brackets welded on that could accept a removable step. Pull the step when wheelin, put it back when driving the wife around! The step should be non slip. Angry + pregnant= not fun.

 

My wife isn't dainty and just needs something for a boost with help from the oh s--t handle. So she actually suggested it was time to get the sliders.

I will go with Bob's suggestion and order from Mcmaster-Carr.

 

not a jack but..
after seeing this post I ordered some tape, 5.19 plus 4.50 shipping, got it in 2 days... stuff looks awsome!

 

I have ordered the standard length Deluxe slider. If I need/want to shorten I can do it myself. I am most likely going to have them welded as is

 

Whoa ....wait a minute....your wife suggests a killer mod for your rig, and you waste your time asking US about it??? Why arent you out there right now!!!

JUST KIDDING!!