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who makes best sliders for the money

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Sidewinder10, Jul 8, 2012.

  1. Jul 8, 2012 at 8:18 PM
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    Sidewinder10

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    I have a 99 reg cab tacoma and i was wondering if anyone could recommend the best set of sliders for me, im trying to get the best deal also, thanks in advance.
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    I need some sliders to help prevent damage when crap like this happens
     
  2. Jul 8, 2012 at 8:40 PM
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    Madjik_Man

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    After my research, trail gear is the best "bang for buck."
     
  3. Jul 8, 2012 at 8:41 PM
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    Tacolover443

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    I just got some from 4X innovations and they are awesome and at a very reasonable price.
     
  4. Jul 8, 2012 at 8:52 PM
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    Thanks for the help, i was hoping someone had researched a little more than me, there are a lot to choose from!
     
  5. Jul 8, 2012 at 9:14 PM
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    Madjik_Man

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  7. Jul 8, 2012 at 9:19 PM
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    Taco76087

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    Trail gear most of the people I wheel with in my trail rig have trail gear sliders. We do abuse our rigs. If you have a welder get the sliders where you weld the legs on gives you more options in mounting.
     
  8. Jul 8, 2012 at 9:20 PM
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    Dwill817

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    OP is ghey! :crapstorm:
     
  9. Jul 8, 2012 at 9:21 PM
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    babytruck

    babytruck Babytruck, babytruck...I've got a babytruck :)

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    Why do you say that? Got gaydar or something? :confused:

    OP, check out BAMF Or JLee. He's a vendor here and does excellent work. When I convince my husband to let me have sliders, I'm going this route. I've seen them in action and they have done a great job at saving trucks in dire situations.
     
  10. Jul 8, 2012 at 9:23 PM
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  11. Jul 8, 2012 at 9:24 PM
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    babytruck Babytruck, babytruck...I've got a babytruck :)

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    Ah yes. You got initiation rights!! LOL!
     
  12. Jul 8, 2012 at 9:25 PM
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    steve o 77

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    or build some yourself. Mine were well under 200, cant remember the exact number.
     
  13. Jul 8, 2012 at 9:26 PM
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    Yep! I lurk a lot more than I post because I don't know anyone but now that I got a friend on here.. Its on :D
     
  14. Jul 8, 2012 at 9:27 PM
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    I run Trail-Gear sliders and like the others have said they are the best bang for the buck, followed closely by 4xInnovations. I've beat the shit out of them with no noticeable damage.

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  15. Jul 8, 2012 at 9:27 PM
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    Dwill817

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    ^ We've always wanted to build some, we just have absolutely no experience with that kind of metal working, but you've got to start somewhere
     
  16. Jul 8, 2012 at 9:28 PM
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    kmok

    kmok Plastidipped ma Hootus!

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    I think both the TG and 4X sliders are good sliders. The 4X will be more work compared to the TGs if you get the prewelded TG sliders. You can get stronger DOM 4X sliders for a reasonable price and you can get the optional kickouts on the 4X sliders as well. You can't go wrong with either of them though.
     
  17. Jul 8, 2012 at 9:28 PM
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    steve o 77

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    got access to a welder? Start practicing!
     
  18. Jul 8, 2012 at 9:30 PM
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    04LTtacoma

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    Elite makes some good shit so does relentless.
     
  19. Jul 8, 2012 at 9:30 PM
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    Dwill817

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    Yeah he has a welder and I think maybe a torch.. We're just young and inexperienced and don't have the money to screw up $200 worth of metal when we don't have a clue what were doing lol
     
  20. Jul 8, 2012 at 9:31 PM
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    Elite, BAMF, Relentless all make great sliders here.
     

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