Anyone have pix of rock sliders?

[mrorayus]

I was thinking of getting (or fabricating) some rock sliders for my 97 sport to replace those cheesy, droopy, dragging running boards, preferably before I rip them off on a rock. If anyone has some pix of their rock sliders, or knows where I could buy them, I would really appreiciate the info.

One more thing - I live in San JOse ca, does anyone live arund here that wheels@Hollister hills? I could use some company. (and someone to drag me out when I get stuck!)

Thanks!
Owen

 

[TwoToneX]

Check out this thread:

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Gloria is the name of the person that makes them, and from what I hear/see, she does great work. If I had the money, I'd be getting rocksliders from her... There's also some good pictures in the thread...

As for Hollister Hills, I know a few people wheel there. I couldn't tell you who, but I know there have been a few threads about runs going on out there. might wanna try searching and seeing who all went on the runs...

 

[TarHeel085]

jimabena rolled his explorer up at Hollister Hills if im not mistaken, maybe he will put in his input. i got some people near me that can make em. i would go to a fab shop and tell them what you want.

 

[Ray Lobato]

Hi Owen,
I got my rock sliders made in Salinas by Wayne Hansens brother. These are very heavy duty and have saved my rocker panels many times. If you want company there are also a few of us that go to Hollister Hills, just post a thread whne you are going, and I'm sure someone will answer. I won't be going there any time soon as I need to replace my right hand steering knuckle, bent it in Moab, but as soon as I do, I'll let you know. I can get you a phone number if you would like one, for the sliders. Here's a picture of them.

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[mrorayus]

Wow, Ray. Those look great. If you could get me the phone number of the joint that made tham for you, I would really apreciate it!

Owen R.

 

[CoryL]

Check out this thread which has some pics of sliders in it.

 

[DesertSpive]

I am also looking to fabricate some sliders for the Ranger. But I have a couple of questions, maybe you guy's expertise could answer. I would like to do square tubing and tuck it up close to the body, would 1/4" 1x2 or 2x3 work? It needs to be strong enough for a Hi-lift, and for it's intended purpose. Also, does anyone have any pictures of the way you installed it, or hardware you used to secure it ( I am leaning to bolt-on, unless someone can show me some solid welds...)? And last, I was thinking about doing the slider just long enoughto protect the cab. Do you think I should do the cab and the bed? And if I did the bed, would I have to do it in two pieces to allow for bed and frame flex?

Here are some pictures at full flex, you can see how much the bed moves. As always, thanks for your help.

--Sean

 

[CoryL]

Originally posted by DesertSpive
I would like to do square tubing and tuck it up close to the body, would 1/4" 1x2 or 2x3 work?

I use ~1"x~3" .120 wall rectangular tubing for supports and 1.5" .120 round tubing for the slider itself. I use round because you can get a high lift on it from any angle.

2x3 might be a little big for my tastes.

Also, does anyone have any pictures of the way you installed it, or hardware you used to secure it ( I am leaning to bolt-on, unless someone can show me some solid welds...)?

All the ones I have done have been welded on with great success. It would be possible to make them bolt on just as easily for Rangers (Explorers are a little trickier). A good welder can throw down some good beads quickly and it shouldn't cost too much.

And last, I was thinking about doing the slider just long enoughto protect the cab. Do you think I should do the cab and the bed? And if I did the bed, would I have to do it in two pieces to allow for bed and frame flex?

You could do just the cab, but I think it would look funny. You could also do two pieces, but it would looks just as funny. One piece would be possible but you would have to make sure it was positioned low enough so that when the frame flexed, neither the cab nor the bed would hit it.

 

[DesertSpive]

Thanks for you input Cory. Good point on the round tubing with the Hi-Lift, I hadn't thought about that. I was considering square because I thought it would tuck up nice and look cleaner. Also, I was thinking of doing a mockup in wood first. And I am going to have to think about how long to make it. If I leave a gap for body flex, then it may defeat the purpose of looking clean as stock (I rather people not notice they are there). My thought were that the cab rockers were more important to me (and more expensive to fix), and that the bed rocker was sufficiently close enough to the rear wheel, for it to be brought over the obstacle, but I am not sure...

--Sean

 

[RangerX]

Mine are made with 1/4" 2x3. It's probably overkill, but that's what my friend had lying around in his garage!
I have about an inch of gap, and don't have any problem with them hitting the rockers.

Cory, I like your thoughts on the round tube and hi-lift!

 

[taxx]

Not only with the hi-lift. I put some add a leafs in last night and I used them as a place to put my jack stand. The tubes fit perfect in my stands!