I built a set of rock sliders for my 87 regular cab the other day. I'm new to fabrication and am self taught when it comes to welding so any input is greatly appreciated.

 

Sweet! What are the specs of the tubing you used?

 

1 3/4 .120 wall dom

 

This was my first fabrication project. I think my biggest success is that I only had about 10" of scrap when I finished. I expected to throw away quite a bit more.

 

Nice job after there on the truck you could probably use your 10" of scrap to make a wide spot to use as a step If you wanted too Just weld 5 inches or so on the outside of each slider, slope the ends tho so you don't get hung up on them
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Fantastic looking welds. Looks awesome. Make sure and post pic when you get it powdercoated and installed

 

I'm hoping to get them on this weekend. Thanks for the suggestions and compliments.

 

They look great. Nice welds also

 

Looks good. I'm jealous. I just bought my first welder. Already got my diff cover on, now some sliders? Paint em and install em and let us see!

 

What process did you use to weld them, looks like mig.

 

Yes, MIG. I use a miller 211 with .030 wire, 75/20 gas, on a 230 volt circuit.

 

i like your sliders you made, pretty sweet job for a first time, hope mine turn out good when i build mine

 

Got an installed pic? Nice work

 

Pretty good looking welds for your first fab project, very nice!

 

what are you using to notch your tubing?

 

Dewalt 4 1/2" grinder with a cut off wheel.

 

X2 do you have pics installed? I would like to see how they came out as well.

 

I can't believe I forgot to put a finished picture up. Here they are before I painted them on my sas'd 87.

 

Those came out really cool, do you have any additional plans?

 

I am planning on doing a flatbed for it and bracing up the front bumper a bit more. It's been back burnered for the moment while I show my track car some love.