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Advantage/Dis-Advantages of welding vs. bolt-on

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by SPORT, May 6, 2011.

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Do you prefer to bolt-on or welded rock sliders? Why?

Poll closed Jun 5, 2011.

  1. Weld the damn thing on! It ain't going anywhere.

    49 vote(s)
    45.4%

  2. Bolt on for easy removal/replace

    39 vote(s)
    36.1%

  3. Glued on. huh? (Elmers)

    20 vote(s)
    18.5%
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  1. May 6, 2011 at 5:27 PM
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    chris4x4

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  2. May 6, 2011 at 5:28 PM
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    They actually put shock absorbers in high rise buildings in seismic zones .
     
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  3. May 6, 2011 at 5:29 PM
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    They got fucked up by the tsunami not the earthquake .

    Besides in Japan they are " sriders "
     
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  4. May 6, 2011 at 5:30 PM
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    So they needed a Snorkle?
     
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  5. May 6, 2011 at 5:32 PM
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    Snorkel
     
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  6. May 6, 2011 at 5:32 PM
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  7. May 6, 2011 at 5:34 PM
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    im going to fucking ban you.
     
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  8. May 6, 2011 at 5:34 PM
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    I think so.
     
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  9. May 6, 2011 at 5:35 PM
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    Racist
     
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  10. May 6, 2011 at 5:37 PM
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  11. May 6, 2011 at 5:38 PM
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    Coprolith
     
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  12. May 6, 2011 at 5:39 PM
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    Douche
     
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  13. May 6, 2011 at 5:41 PM
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    Tampon
     
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  14. May 6, 2011 at 5:42 PM
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  15. May 6, 2011 at 5:43 PM
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    Could you find any larger pics?????????????????????????????????????
     
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  16. May 6, 2011 at 5:43 PM
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    Reported
     
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  17. May 6, 2011 at 5:44 PM
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    report received
     
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  18. May 6, 2011 at 5:58 PM
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  19. May 6, 2011 at 6:02 PM
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    ummm yeah
    weld-on.....

    it's just cooler that way
     
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  20. May 6, 2011 at 6:07 PM
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    How many holes did you have to drill and how solid was it at that point? Would I be able to use a jack on them to lift my truck?
    Sorry for all the questions but I really like and have absolutely 0 welding skills or access to a welder.

    Cheers
    :cheers:
     
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