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Rock slider and skid plate compatibility

Discussion in 'Armor' started by Dirk Diggler, Nov 21, 2018.

  1. Nov 21, 2018 at 9:18 AM
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    Dirk Diggler

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    I've looked over the forums and searched but it is a very specific question. I ordered BAMF rock sliders, but dont think I would need a full 1/4" skid plate in steel they offer. Does anyone know or have bamf or similarly built sliders ( I believe bamf has plates on the bottom of the frame to attach to as well) that work with other manufacturers skids ?
     
  2. Nov 21, 2018 at 9:25 AM
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    tcjacado

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    Sliders and skids don't touch,
    Skids from different manufacturers may not be compatible with each other. The sliders attach to the frame rails and skids attach to cross members and other mounting point, but not the frame rails.
     
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  3. Nov 21, 2018 at 9:29 AM
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    Dirk Diggler

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    Hey thanks for the clear and knowledgeable answer !
     
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  4. Nov 21, 2018 at 9:34 AM
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    Transfer case skids usually interface to frame in some manner.
     
  5. Nov 21, 2018 at 9:35 AM
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    But doesn't interfere with slider mounting points.
     
  6. Nov 21, 2018 at 9:36 AM
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    Sometimes.
     
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    Ok.
     
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    Depends on the skids and the sliders. Some sliders bend under the bottom of the frame rail right where certain t-case skids mount the cross bar.
     
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  9. Nov 23, 2018 at 8:04 PM
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    Dirk Diggler

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    Anyone happen to be running bamf sliders with rci skids ??
     
  10. Feb 25, 2019 at 7:37 PM
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    Bump, same question.
     
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  11. Feb 25, 2019 at 8:18 PM
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    Dirk Diggler

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    You can run rci skids with bamf sliders no problem. Saw your other post it is not an issue
     
  12. Feb 25, 2019 at 8:29 PM
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    Any modifications required? My BAMF sliders are due any day now, but I may order my final RCI transfer case skid during their taxman sale, I already have RCI IFS and tranny skid installed. Just want to know what I’m in for if modifications are needed.
     
  13. Feb 25, 2019 at 8:30 PM
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    I read 3 others that did not need to modify anything to work rci skids on bamf sliders. If I can find it, I'll link it to you.
     
  14. Feb 25, 2019 at 8:32 PM
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    Awesome, I google searched and only found these 2 threads that were specific to BAMF/RCI compatability.
     
  15. Feb 25, 2019 at 8:34 PM
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    Yeah I was in the same boat. Ended up getting a good deal on a bamf ifs skid local pickup so went that route. I literally just saw the other day a guy rocking full rci skids with bamf sliders just can't remember where
    Think it was a build thread
     
  16. Feb 25, 2019 at 8:35 PM
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  17. Feb 25, 2019 at 8:41 PM
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  18. Feb 25, 2019 at 8:49 PM
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    Yeah no problem. Post up someone can watch might give someone else some ideas or help others out
     

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