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Options for sliders? (2018 Pro)

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ksj, Dec 26, 2017.

  1. Dec 26, 2017 at 8:40 PM
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    ksj

    ksj [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I'm moving back to a Taco from a 2013 Tundra and am wondering what the options are for decent bolt on sliders for the 2017/18 Pro's? I would guess that any 3rd gen double cab sliders would work (I hope?), but I don't see many posts here on the subject, just posts that folks want to get them.

    Any feedback from buyers/users?

    Edit - i have to edit my profile. Picking up an '18 TRD Pro tomorrow and haven't had a Taco for a few years...
     
  2. Dec 26, 2017 at 8:48 PM
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    cconzelmann

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    There’s quite a few really good fabricators that are vendors here on TW. If there’s one close enough to you that you can pick up, I’d recommend doing that. Shipping gets to be quite expensive.

    You're correct that normal double cab short bed sliders will work on the Pro.
     
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  3. Dec 26, 2017 at 8:50 PM
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    Lots of options, and it's tough to find manufacturers that have less than a 2 month lead time. I'm partial to bay area metal fab but they have a 3mo lead time right now.
     
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  4. Dec 26, 2017 at 9:01 PM
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    Dirk Diggler

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    Ya just missed a massive black friday sale. Quite a few companies had anywhere from 15 to 25% or free shipping (the shipping is the killer) youre in the same neck of the woods as i am. I believe i found 1 or 2 in the area worth looking at. Ill find it and post a link. BAMF is always a good option seeing as its west coast. Also congrats on the Pro! What color ?
     
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  5. Dec 26, 2017 at 9:55 PM
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    ksj

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    Thanks for the replies everyone. Realized I should have looked and posted in the Armor forum...
     
  6. Dec 26, 2017 at 10:11 PM
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    SeeWhatHadHappenedWas...

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    Mobtown Offroad is the best hands down for bolt on sliders.
    @Mobtown Offroad
     
  7. Dec 26, 2017 at 10:16 PM
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    Tacomamike mike

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    @RelentlessFab i respectfully disagree :boink:
     
  8. Dec 26, 2017 at 10:28 PM
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    I'm hoping for the new year's group buy's. Vendor's gotta know folks get cash to use on their truck, Be foolish not to have some... :fingerscrossed:

    Anyway, thanks, it's the Cavalry Blue.
     
  9. Dec 26, 2017 at 11:09 PM
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    Just checked em out, they are nice. I still like the Mobtown’s more.
     
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    I like mine. They're made by SOS concepts. After shipping, powder coat and everything, I think I'm into them for like $6-650.

    20171120_163951.jpg
     
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    Of course you do, there on your truck!
    But since mine are on my truck :)

    Mine are 100x's better than yours !:rofl::muscleflexing:
     
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  17. Dec 27, 2017 at 4:51 AM
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  18. Dec 27, 2017 at 5:00 AM
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    Clearwater Bill

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    Yep. Nothing structural or mechanical on a Pro that would affect slider choice.
     
  19. Dec 27, 2017 at 5:10 AM
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    Light throttle and just rode it out on the sliders.

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    I should have gotten a pic of when I was really stuck.
     
  20. Dec 27, 2017 at 6:00 AM
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    Those guys really know their stuff.

    EDIT: I dunt no how too speel real guud
     
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