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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 05:25 PM
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Trail gear sliders

ok so i got my sliders in the mail, but i dont have my 89 4runner to put them on. but i want to weld them up and get them ready. can i get measurements for each of the six legs, including the angle of the one closest to the engine bay? And should i set the slider/leg angle at 15*?

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P.S. They are going on an 89 4runner, no body lift. the 58inchers
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 05:33 PM
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A 1/2" piece of something under the main slider on a flat surface will angle them up about 15 degrees to weld on the legs. Measure the legs at least 3 times then tack on and check again...as you can always cut more off, but adding on is a bit of a challenge. Use another set of eyes too to check fitment, then and only then weld them on after welding on the scab plates.

Wait until you have the rig or you'll be sorry.


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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 05:39 PM
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Thanks, i guess this will give me time to find some scab plates, how thick should i go. its 4x4 right? or can i go with 3x3?
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 05:50 PM
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Thanks, i guess this will give me time to find some scab plates, how thick should i go. its 4x4 right? or can i go with 3x3?
3/16 to 1/4 is plenty and they should be like a diamond but round off the sharp edges to like an inch radius. Somewhere around that size will be fine, no need to go crazy though.

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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 06:59 PM
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Ok, i just have to find some now. thanks!
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