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dumb sliders question

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by nastyblowpop, Apr 6, 2010.

  1. Apr 6, 2010 at 9:50 AM
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    nastyblowpop

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    this is probably a really stupid question but would 78" inch sliders fit on my 08 DC short bed?
     
  2. Apr 6, 2010 at 9:54 AM
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    A few bolts are different.
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    but seriously, measure, then see If the legs and mounts have already been welded on or not. IF not you could place them where ever you needed when mounting. if they are already welded to the slider and are not made for a double cab tacoma I would say NO.
     
  3. Apr 6, 2010 at 9:58 AM
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    I'm at work on a 72 hr shift that started this morning and won't be able to see my truck until Friday morning. I want to order them and have them shipped so they are there when I get off work. Otherwise I would go measure it right now
     
  4. Apr 6, 2010 at 10:03 AM
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    since I'm bored and on a lunch break ill hook u up with some measurementos
     
  5. Apr 6, 2010 at 10:05 AM
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    What a nice fellow to do that for ya.
     
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    78" is fine. Trailgear lists their AccessCab/DoubleCab sliders at 78".

    You probably could fit a slightly longer slider but not much.
     
  7. Apr 6, 2010 at 10:07 AM
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    I'm pretty sure mine are 83" or 84", so 78" might be alittle to short.
     
  8. Apr 6, 2010 at 10:09 AM
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    just measured and 78 fits right between the front and rear fender flares.. I own a 08 dc
     
  9. Apr 6, 2010 at 10:11 AM
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    So 78" is just about right? Thank you for measuring by the way
     

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