Sliders - Bumpers Group Buy - Explore Overland all Toyota/Lexus Now with DIY Kits

You can hit me up too if you need some input. Ive got a 2nd gen though so it might be slightly different.

 

Looks like they should be the same, they are listed for 2005-2021. If you are able to take a picture of the front 1/3 on the driver's side where it bolts to the frame and post the picture that would be awesome.

 

Slider Installation - DCSB – ACLB (2nd Gen & 3rd Gen Tacoma)
Step 1- Verify that you received all the proper hardware for installation. The hardware should be as follows:
(2) Hidden Nut Sticks
(2) Hidden Specialty Nuts
(14) 1/2” x 1 1/2” Bolts
(14) 1/2” Flat Washers
(8) 1/2” Nuts
(8) 1/2” Lock Washers
(8) Rectangular Plate Washers
(3) M8x35mm Bolts
(3) M8 Nuts
(2) M10x35mm Bolts
(6) 5/16” Flat Washers
Note: These Sliders fit multiple years and models, you may or may not have extra hardware left over dependent on your year make and model. This is normal.
Step 2- Toward the front of the frame just above the transmission cross-member on both sides of the frame there is a plastic rectangular plug in the frame that needs to be removed. Using a flat tip screw driver, pry it outward. Also there is a round sticker just ahead of it covering a round hole in the frame, peal this off as well using a flat tip screwdriver or a razor. These holes will be used to mount the front brackets.
Step 3- (3rd gen Only) On the inside of the frame rails towards the front there are 2 plastic caps that close off the portion of the frame where it becomes fully boxed. These need to be removed to allow you to insert the hidden nut sticks. These are held in place by a single 12mm bolt.
Step 4- Near the middle of the frame rails on the lower flange is a single 14mm bolt on each side that threads into the carrier bearing cross-member, this bolt needs to be removed and will be replaced during installation by a slightly longer M10 bolt.
Step 5- On the passenger side of the frame there is a wiring harness with a plastic cover on it. First remove the plastic cover by removing the 2 10mm bolts. Next unmount the wiring harness itself by removing the 2 12mm bolts that hold it to the frame.
Step 6- On the inside of the driver's side frame rail there's a small black abs module, this is held on by 2 12mm nuts on the outside of the frame rail. Remove the 2 nuts and allow the module to hang out of the way.
Step 7- A few inches in front of the abs module there is a wiring harness bracket held on by a single 12mm bolt, remove the bolt and pull the bracket an inch or so away from the frame rail to allow for the mounting bracket to go behind it.
Note: At this point all factory components that would impede the installation of your EO sliders should be out of the way and you should be ready for installation.
Step 8- Take your (2) specialty hidden nut hardware and insert them into the rectangular holes on the angled portion of the transmission cross-member. The wings of the hardware piece will go towards the front and back of the truck and the square portion will set down into the rectangular hole of the cross-member.
Step 9- Grab a friend or two and have them give you a hand holding the drivers side slider up to the frame. The slotted tab on the bottom of the main mounting bracket will align with the hole where the 14mm bolt was removed from the bottom flange of the frame. This is the first bolt that should be installed as this will hold the slider up while the rest of the hardware is installed. Use the 10mm x 35mm bolt provided in your hardware package and install it through the slotted tab, turn it in tight enough to hold the slider up to the frame but leave it a little loose to allow for some movement to install the rest of the hardware.
Do not fully tighten any of the hardware until all of the bolts are started.
Step 10- Starting towards the rear and moving forward loosely install all the 1/2” hardware through the large slotted holes in the main mounting bracket. The order in which the hardware goes through the bracket is “Bolt > Flat Washer > Frame > Rectangular Washer > Lock Washer > Nut.” Depending on model year all the 1/2” slots may not be utilized. On the drivers side there is one smaller slot that lines up with a small frame hole, install one of the M8 bolts with a 5/16” washer on the inside and outside and an M8 nut on the inside.
Note: The bolt that falls where the abs module mounts needs to be installed backwards, with the head of the bolt on the inside of the frame rail. Otherwise the module will contact the bolt.
Step 11- Insert the hidden nut stick into the boxed portion of the frame behind the front mounting bracket and hand tighten the front bracket bolts into the nut stick. The order in which the hardware is installed in the front brackets is Bolt > Flat Washer > Frame.
Step 12- Hand thread a 1/2” bolt with a flat washer through the lower slot of the front bracket into the specialty hidden hardware in the transmission cross-member.
Step 13- Start by tightening the M10x35mm bolt on the bottom flange of the frame. Then go through and fully tighten down all of the mounting hardware.
Step 14- Reinstall the ABS module, the mounting bracket will sandwich behind the factory 12mm nuts. Reinstall the wiring harness bracket and the plastic frame cap on the inside of the frame rail.
At this point your driver's side slider should

 

Working on pictures!

 

A big thanks to the guys at Explore Overland who fielded several calls from me to get these installed properly. Super helpful and I couldn’t be happier with the look.

 

Is that the 10 degree angle, w/ powdercoat?

 

0° and had them coated locally.

 

Finally got my sliders finished and on the truck. I laid down two coats of self etching primer, 2 coats of black semi gloss, and then one coat of bed liner on them.

Before the install I watched the cali raised slider install video on YouTube to get an idea of what to do and I have to say that was a massive help. Otherwise with a few choice words and holding my mouth just right it wasn’t too terribly difficult. I did have to notch the plastic cover on the passenger side to fit it over the slider mount but that was the only piece that needed modding.

Ordered March 8th but one month of the wait is on me because I requested they hold them while I was out of town. Overall I’m impressed with the sliders and they’re a great value compared to the competition.

 

Man those look great on your truck! Thank you for your feedback.

 

Bumping the thread to show off the new swingout bumper for 2nd and 3rd Gen Tacoma. Starts at $950!

 

That looks good! Is that the flat (0 degree) angle?

Also, good heads-up on notching that plastic cover...any concerns about more water/crud getting in there now?

 

Yep, this is a 0° set. Where I’m at is in third place behind the PNW and SE AK in number of rainy and overcast days, so water and muck intrusion is a way of life no matter what. I don’t think it will make much difference at all honestly though, since the metal coming off that part of the slider will be a de facto shield.

 

INSTALL VIDEO IS UP!!! Enjoy and please let me know if you have any feedback. We've got $100 off Armor going on now.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytlocg7Mkz4

 

I can hook up a few more people with the extra $100 off! Reach out to me if you guys need anything.

 

Curious as to what current delivery times are? (I'm specifically interested in the DCLB model, I don't know if it matters).

I'm trying to decide between you all, Caliraised, and White-Knuckle.

Regardless of who I pick I'm going to get bare metal and paint myself. I don't see any reason to have "expensive paint" put on something I'm going to be banging off rocks and trees.
I've emailed White knuckle with some similar questions.

With you all in NY it's also possible that I could save some monies and just drive out and pick them up. That's not a possibility with White Knuckle.

Thanks.

 

We're at 8-10 weeks. You can definitely pick up in Chadwick's NY. We also can link up around the area because we do a lot of build in New England.

I'll PM you.

Matt

 

Im interested in a set for my DCLB as well! Looking to go local. Main line overland doesnt offer LB option so they are out. I'm Located in southeastern CT. Hit me up and maybe we can figure out group buy for New England with a few stops to save us on shipping if you're interested!

 

2013XSPX did PM me, which I appreciate. I'm still figuring things out a bit, but there's a possibility I'd be purchasing 2 sets of DCLB sliders, if that increases possibilities of a "group rate" .

It seems like there has been a price increase since I started this line of questioning... Some of that was a labor day sale, but the increase from what I think was $649 to $824 for DOM120, No plate, no finish, yes kicks, flat option has me on pause for a bit.

I get that there was a sale and I missed it. That's fine. I'm not in an emergency slider situation.

 

I'll PM you with my number. Im sure we could find a few more guys if we posted in the 3rd gen forum.

 

I'll PM you guys. Steel prices have gone up like crazy but we still have our HREW sliders for a Long Bed on sale $200 off. Of course I will save you some extra money. We're not a vendor on Tacomaworld but as we keep growing we're hoping to become one.
https://explore-overland.com/shop/o...liders-2005-2021/v/TYT-TCM-SLD-200-HRW-NO-PLT
We can for sure do a New England Round Up and assist with a centralized drop off. I'll give you guys my cell so we can square away logistics. @nhpoke since we spoke before I'll work with you on price; I know what it's like to miss a sale. I think we're one of the most competitive with pricing for full bolt-on sliders. I just got my own set the other day and we have lots of exciting stuff in the works!