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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 7, 2011 at 1:32 AM
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    coincidentally i know what that meant. i was talking about the first sentence in french tht he put. google doesnt know tabernac to be a word in the top 27 languages of the world...
     
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  2. May 7, 2011 at 1:36 AM
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  3. May 7, 2011 at 1:41 AM
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    lol. it still doesnt say what it means. and sorry google doesnt translate canadian dialect. and why did u even start speaking french?
     
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  4. May 7, 2011 at 1:50 AM
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    I'm pretty sure it's not good...stupid Air Force firewall won't let me get to the right site for translation...

    ...and I think because he can! ;)
     
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  5. May 7, 2011 at 1:56 AM
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    urban dictionary says its one of the worst things u can say in french to someone. lol. like i care. and he can speak french, cool! i can wipe my own ass!
     
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  6. May 7, 2011 at 2:18 AM
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    oh my god... the level of testosterone and people trying to use big words on this web site is mind blowing....
     
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  7. May 7, 2011 at 2:21 AM
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  8. May 7, 2011 at 3:33 AM
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    curious - why wouldnt you use a mig welder to make rock sliders. I can mig 3/4 inch steel with a single pass with my miller and it will be just as strong as if I did it with my stick welder.
     
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  9. May 7, 2011 at 3:36 AM
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    I would opt for weld on sliders over drilling holes in the frame. Weld on actually adds rigidity to the frame making it stronger whereas drilling holes although slight will weaken the frame. If you have to remove them all thats needed is a hand grinder with a cutting wheel and a grinding wheel.
     
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  10. May 7, 2011 at 5:02 PM
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    Yeah, but worth the read!. :D
     
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  11. May 7, 2011 at 5:34 PM
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    Thank God Someone is thinking about those poor children in that bus going off the cliff because someone welded onto their frame!
     
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  12. May 7, 2011 at 7:38 PM
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    This thread is full of win!!! Im only on page 4...keep it up fellas :D oh i vote for bolt ons, and to keep the peace between both sides how bout bolt them on then weld em to frame, there ya go problem solved best of both worlds :p
     
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  13. May 7, 2011 at 7:40 PM
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    Im not sure what kinda shit your tryin to start, but Im pretty sure these words are NOT allowed :mad:
     
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  14. May 7, 2011 at 7:43 PM
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    Mange le merde
     
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  15. May 7, 2011 at 8:03 PM
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    It was 2 or 3 a side and yes You can highlift when They are bolted. I forget how many and I'm kinda lazy or I would Go look.


    Now back on topic with the tomfoolery.
     
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  16. May 7, 2011 at 8:07 PM
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  17. May 7, 2011 at 8:09 PM
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    How do you say " Chris4x4 has a 2 wheel drive truck " en francais ?
     
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  18. May 7, 2011 at 8:20 PM
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    Chris quatre et quatre est une imposteur
     
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  19. May 7, 2011 at 8:37 PM
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    what the...???

    WHAT!??
    You have 4 potatoes..???:confused:
    THATS IT!! YOURE BANNED MR!:mad:
     
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  20. May 7, 2011 at 8:44 PM
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    I'm still here :wave:
     
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