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The 3rd Gen Slider Thread

Discussion in 'Armor' started by peppinoss, Dec 6, 2015.

  1. Dec 6, 2015 at 9:03 AM
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    peppinoss

    peppinoss [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Please post up pics of sliders on your 3rd Gen along with who makes them, website link, and any info or opinions you have on them. Hopefully this thread will help some people decide which ones they like.
     
  2. Dec 6, 2015 at 9:18 AM
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    ROCdermody

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  3. Dec 6, 2015 at 10:45 AM
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    WSPanictour

    WSPanictour ...down for the ride

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    new to all this, forgive my ignorance.............

    slider vs running board? does a running/step board offer protection like a slider? do they make sliders with intended fxn of being able to step up on for a lifted truck?
     
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  4. Dec 6, 2015 at 10:46 AM
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    SixthSnail

    SixthSnail I have no idea what I'm doing

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    Sliders are mounted to the frame to provide protection. Steps/running boards are mounted to the rocker panel and offer no protection.
     
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  5. Dec 6, 2015 at 11:41 AM
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    Mike330R

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    Pic's and info in link in my signature.
     
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  6. Dec 6, 2015 at 2:48 PM
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    I'm thinking about getting those. I saw your thread. So the only real issue you had installing them was having to bend those lines because of the nuts/plates?
     
  7. Dec 6, 2015 at 2:53 PM
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    Don't really have to bend them, we did it as an extra precaution. Could also add some fuel line over it.
     
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  8. Dec 6, 2015 at 9:02 PM
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    Just pulled the trigger on these bolt ons from http://mobtownoffroad.com/ I love the look of these with the fill plate! Will update once painted and installed.

    [​IMG]
     
  9. Dec 7, 2015 at 4:20 AM
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    I think you will be happy with them. Looks like a good design.
     
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    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    I came in here looking for recipes for something like these. :anonymous:
     
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    Now you've done it. So hungry for a pulled pork sammy.
     
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    I knew eventually someone would post something like this!
     
  14. Dec 7, 2015 at 7:58 AM
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  15. Dec 7, 2015 at 7:34 PM
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    What is the knock out?
     
  16. Dec 7, 2015 at 10:13 PM
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    Please post pics after these are installed.
     
  18. Dec 8, 2015 at 6:28 AM
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  19. Dec 9, 2015 at 6:57 AM
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    up 15 degrees
     
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  20. Dec 9, 2015 at 9:07 AM
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    Sliders will be one of our next purchases. Not sure if it's worth the cost to powder coat or to primer and paint them myself. Since we have a 2wd it will serve more as door ding protection and step so there won't be much underneath damage.
     

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