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To buy or not to buy?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by brendanwebster911, Dec 31, 2016.

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Which one would you do?

  1. RCI for $500

    17 vote(s)
    85.0%

  2. ALL-PRO $788+ Powdercoat+ wait for shipping

    3 vote(s)
    15.0%
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  1. Dec 31, 2016 at 8:00 PM
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    brendanwebster911

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    Hey there TW. I've been looking at sliders for a loooong time. I finally decided on the AllPro APEX sliders for $788 (after shipping) Bare steel.

    UNTIL NOW.

    I found a pair of RCI Sliders on Craigslist for $500 with fill plates and powder coat. I can/will pick the up tomorrow. But my question is, do they look too short? looking at pictures of them, the look like they leave exposed areas before and after the slider ends. The all pro sliders look to extend a bit farther.

    I do some mild wheeling a few times a month, nothing crazy. which is best for me? does that little bit of length leave me unprotected?

    RCI Sliders
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    ALLPRO APEX

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    brendanwebster911, Dec 31, 2016
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  2. Dec 31, 2016 at 8:02 PM
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    TashcomerTexas

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    RCIs look much better.
     
    TashcomerTexas, Dec 31, 2016
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  3. Dec 31, 2016 at 8:06 PM
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    Go with the $500 ones. There's still plenty of protection underneath, and that's where the most likely hits will be.
     
    Ackrite, Dec 31, 2016
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  4. Dec 31, 2016 at 8:07 PM
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    RCI, well because it's a damn good price and I own them.
     
    AmorPatriae, Dec 31, 2016
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  5. Dec 31, 2016 at 8:07 PM
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    Looks like you cant go wrong either way.
     
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  6. Dec 31, 2016 at 8:09 PM
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    :stirthepot: I vote Mobtown :rofl:
     
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  7. Dec 31, 2016 at 8:11 PM
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    Me too.
     
    jowybyo, Dec 31, 2016
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  8. Dec 31, 2016 at 8:14 PM
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    If i had the cash! yours are 949.00 power coated and fill plated, without shipping. I 100% agree Mobtown is the best sliders out there though. Im just a peasant though, i can't afford that luxury.
     
    brendanwebster911, Dec 31, 2016
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  9. Dec 31, 2016 at 8:14 PM
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    $799 + powder + shipping for DCSB with kick out and fill plates. And I think we have the most attractive fill plates on the market.

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    Mobtown Offroad, Dec 31, 2016
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  10. Dec 31, 2016 at 8:15 PM
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    Bummer. They were 25% off last month.
     
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  11. Dec 31, 2016 at 8:23 PM
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  12. Dec 31, 2016 at 8:25 PM
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    Have any additional pictures of them? Or a build thread? @AmorPatriae
     
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  13. Dec 31, 2016 at 8:33 PM
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    I bought mine on Black Friday and picked them up about a week before Christmas. Haven't had time to paint them yet but am impressed with the build quality.

    IMG_0561.jpg
     
    AmorPatriae, Dec 31, 2016
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  14. Dec 31, 2016 at 8:37 PM
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    Gotcha. What kind of mounting hardware came with them? Just nuts and bolts? Sorry for being so needy. Have any pics?
     
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  15. Dec 31, 2016 at 8:42 PM
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    It's all good. This work?

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  16. Dec 31, 2016 at 8:45 PM
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    Perfect.

    Just making sure I can just run to lowes or something and get replacements if some hardware is missing when I pick them up tomorow.

    Looks like it's all just standard stuff and no crazy mounts or brackets.

    Thank you!!
     
    brendanwebster911, Dec 31, 2016
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  17. Dec 31, 2016 at 8:45 PM
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    Are the hardened hardware or grade 5?
     
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  18. Dec 31, 2016 at 8:46 PM
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    Not right now. We are running a GB on skids right now.
     
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  19. Dec 31, 2016 at 8:48 PM
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    Not a problem sir. I'll start my build thread pretty soon. I've got a full OME with Dakar lift, SOS front and rear bumpers and the RCI sliders and skid that all need to go on during vacation week.
     
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  20. Dec 31, 2016 at 8:48 PM
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    What's the best to use?

    I know grade 8 can shear easy. Would grade 5 be better?
     
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