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Advantage/Dis-Advantages of welding vs. bolt-on

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by SPORT, May 6, 2011.

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Do you prefer to bolt-on or welded rock sliders? Why?

Poll closed Jun 5, 2011.

  1. Weld the damn thing on! It ain't going anywhere.

    49 vote(s)
    45.4%

  2. Bolt on for easy removal/replace

    39 vote(s)
    36.1%

  3. Glued on. huh? (Elmers)

    20 vote(s)
    18.5%
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  1. May 6, 2011 at 11:05 AM
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    wiscdave

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    :pccoffee:
     
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  2. May 6, 2011 at 11:37 AM
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  3. May 6, 2011 at 11:38 AM
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    I just want to know where the 'Super Genius' thing came from...:confused:

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  4. May 6, 2011 at 11:39 AM
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    SPORT

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    You must be a Jersey boy. :rolleyes: lol
     
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  5. May 6, 2011 at 11:48 AM
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    lol
    Uhh...since you're buyin into this crap, mind if I take your Taco off your hands?
    lol
     
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  6. May 6, 2011 at 11:53 AM
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    ummm yeah
    weld on is strongest....

    just because
     
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  7. May 6, 2011 at 12:04 PM
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    SPORT

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    Spoken in laymens terms for a laymen.

    Ironically, I come from several generations of Union Iron Wrokers (Local 155 Fresno CA) and am an A&P mechanic (Aviation and Powerplant) so I understand a fair amount of the discusisons that have transpired over the last several hours. I'm getting a chuckle reading most of them.

    I understand that there MAY BE laws that frown upon such a modification here in the US and that I MAY BE liable IF an accident occurs which can be DIRECTLY linked to my modification.

    I do appreciate this insight and am willing to take that responsibility becuase precautions to limit such an occurance will of couse be taken.

    My concern is whether the advantages to weld far out-weigh the advantages of bolt on. It seems a draw is in order. Since I do not ever plan on selling this truck, I don't mind making more permenant mods. As such, I will probably go with the weld.

    Please continue the rant as it is quite comical. :poking:

    :D
     
    SPORT, May 6, 2011
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  8. May 6, 2011 at 12:07 PM
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  9. May 6, 2011 at 12:09 PM
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    SPORT

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    Can IQ's go negative? :D
     
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  10. May 6, 2011 at 12:14 PM
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    No but im sure he's gonna prove me wrong...
     
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  11. May 6, 2011 at 12:14 PM
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    Mods , please remove all trace that dhk is Canadian

    Merci
     
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  12. May 6, 2011 at 12:15 PM
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    Why won't you quote me?
     
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  13. May 6, 2011 at 12:16 PM
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    Nope he's yours and you gota keep em!
     
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  14. May 6, 2011 at 12:19 PM
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    welding them on isnt permanent...however, if you buy the bolt ons that are on the market, you will be drilling ~30 holes (for the AP ones). unless you fill the holes after you remove them, the holes are more permanent than taking a grinder to the welds.
     
    The_Hodge, May 6, 2011
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  15. May 6, 2011 at 12:22 PM
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    yup, now I know your just ignorant and I wasn't posting to the blind.
    you so smart :D
     
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  16. May 6, 2011 at 12:23 PM
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    modz iz seriuz binnezz
     
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  17. May 6, 2011 at 12:26 PM
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    wiscdave Lets Do It!

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    Your assumed IQ just went up with this info and shocked us, arguing like a true hardheaded Canuck not to suprising.

    Weld on for the win.. get in on the group buys OP
     
    wiscdave, May 6, 2011
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  18. May 6, 2011 at 12:28 PM
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    We're not all hardheaded like him .

    Oh , and it's " not too "
     
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  19. May 6, 2011 at 12:33 PM
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    So what kind of sliders do you recommend?

    oh and your spacing and quoting is off in English
     
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  20. May 6, 2011 at 12:35 PM
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    I'm talking to Eric about some weld on sliders with a kick out for my DCLB .
     
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