rock sliders?

southerntundra · #1 (**permalink**) 10-21-2002, 11:23 PM

yes can anyone give me info on rock sliders i am going to try to fab my own but would like to know if anyone has tryed it so i could learn from there mistakes/gain knowledge of ! thanks

dyogim · #2 (**permalink**) 10-22-2002, 01:41 PM

Check this out for some additional info: http://4crawler.cruiserpages.com/4x4...kSliderZ.shtml

TMS2U · #3 (**permalink**) 10-26-2002, 05:34 PM

That is an excellent resource Dyogim posted. I like his design as no tube bending is needed. In fact, he is fabing a set for us as we "type". You can buy them from him as a kit and do the welding yourself if you like or borrow his design, get 10 ft of 1 1/2" sq tube (1/8) and 40 ft of 2" sq tube (also 1/8 or maybe 3/16), some 4x4x1/4 plates, some spare metal for gussets, a good chop saw to cut precise angles, a 100 amp welder (arc or MIG), about 2 days free time, and you will be set!!!

Joe · #4 (**permalink**) 11-05-2002, 11:02 PM

I have a set of HD sliders from Kong's http://www.kongs4x4.com/.
They are 82" long and are made from 3/16" rolled steel tubing. I also reinforced the frame by welding a 1/4" steel plate to the outside of the frame and had the holes cut with a plasma cutter. I have some pictures posted in my photo section showing the sliders, frame and a few trails around the Phoenix area.

dyogim · #5 (**permalink**) 11-06-2002, 08:38 PM

How much did the sliders cost? Those are pretty bada$$

Joe · #6 (**permalink**) 11-06-2002, 09:18 PM

They cost $514.00 plus $40.00 for the powdercoating. The "normal" Kong sliders are $349.00 but mine are 82" in length and 3/16" (.188) thick tubing whereas the "normal" sliders are 1/8" (.120) thick tubing and 76" in length for the Tundra. I needed (wanted) the 3/16" tubing as I feel they will hold up a lot better when I use the slider to pivot the Tundra (with its longer wheel base) around "obstacles".

TMS2U · #7 (**permalink**) 11-10-2002, 09:17 PM

Here is the set that I am currently working on

They aren't welded yet, but that won't take long now that everything is cut to length

dyogim · #8 (**permalink**) 11-11-2002, 10:23 AM

Looks simple and beefy. I'm assuming you are going to cut, weld and install yourself?

TMS2U · #9 (**permalink**) 11-11-2002, 11:42 AM

Yep! Today I am figuring out the frame mounting locations. I figure 4 per side will do the trick. One part of the frame up front is enclosed so if I bolt them on I will have to use self tapping bolts. I still have not decided if I want to weld them, on or bolt them on. It would actually be easier to weld them on.

It only took me about 3 hours to do all the cutting, but it shredded my chop saw blade when a piece moved and torqued it

dyogim · #10 (**permalink**) 11-11-2002, 05:26 PM

Did you use 2x2 or 1x1 square tubing?

TMS2U · #11 (**permalink**) 11-11-2002, 11:29 PM

I used 1 1/2" sq tube for the frame mounts and internal bracing, 2" tube for the runners; both 1/8 thick.

I got half of the frame mounts done this afternoon. Wish I had a gas MIG at home, would make things alot ezr.

TMS2U · #12 (**permalink**) 11-14-2002, 11:19 PM

I got one side done! (welding wise anyhow) The inside welds are a pain due to the limited access. Need to clean off all the slag so I can paint 'em.

I am gonna weld them on afterall as it will be easier than doing the drilling.

dyogim · #13 (**permalink**) 11-15-2002, 12:12 PM

Tedd: Let us know how it works out when you weld or bolt it on. Looks good!

TMS2U · #14 (**permalink**) 11-26-2002, 11:46 PM

Well, I got the passenger side sliders on! I hate daylight savings time and 5pm sunsets. I do still need to finish up some of the welds, but its on there!!

monomial · #15 (**permalink**) 06-14-2004, 02:04 PM

I am not finding alot of sources for Tundra sliders. Any suggestions? I think I would prefer bolt-on to welding. Any opinions ?