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Best bolt on rock slider

Discussion in 'Armor' started by Cb717cls, Feb 19, 2017.

  1. Apr 10, 2017 at 8:21 AM
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    jowybyo

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    Probably because most people don't know how to weld.

    Also, have you never actually tried to cut off a set of sliders? It's a huge pain in the ass. Especially if you were trying to leave no evidence behind (see for maybe a frame replacement warranty where they are looking for any reason you deny your claim).
     
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  2. Apr 10, 2017 at 8:22 AM
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    Only a couple major dimensional changes to make them fit the 2nd gen. Overwise, they are the same design.
     
  3. Apr 10, 2017 at 8:36 AM
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    There are many great looking products out there. I have Expedition One sliders on my 07 FJ Cruiser and love em. I noticed Exp One didn't have sliders listed for the 2016 plus Tacoma so I called them and yes they do have bolt on sliders for the new Tacoma. They sent me some pics of the owners Tacoma with the sliders on. I ordered a set and am waiting on delivery. In the pics I had mine blacked out where his are silver in color.

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  4. Apr 14, 2017 at 12:19 PM
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    4WDTrout

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    I want Relentless bolt on sliders but I want the rear kick out to be smaller.
     
  5. Apr 14, 2017 at 12:43 PM
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    la0d0g

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    Why don't you Eric if he customize some for you?
     
  6. Apr 14, 2017 at 12:47 PM
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    Smaller in what way, length or distance from the frame?
     
  7. Apr 14, 2017 at 12:53 PM
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    I'm going to email him and see if he'll do it.
     
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  8. Apr 14, 2017 at 12:54 PM
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    Smaller rear kickout
     
  9. Apr 14, 2017 at 1:03 PM
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    Yup, smaller in length or you want it to stick out less?
     
  10. Apr 14, 2017 at 2:54 PM
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    Stick out less
     
  11. Apr 15, 2017 at 8:18 PM
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    Thanks bro. I really appreciate the kind words! Means a lot.
     
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  12. Apr 19, 2017 at 6:56 PM
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    Both emails I received from Relentless stated they don't have the time to do custom sliders for me. It's a bummer but, I understand them not wanting to do custom orders anymore.
     
  13. May 3, 2017 at 12:48 PM
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    They've been behind since after the black friday sale. It's easier for them to keep al the machines ready for the same cuts and same bends that more people get rather than change all the settings and calculate the changes for just one person. Not to mention the other things they are building. I ordered some from thanksgiving that are being prepared for shipping just now.
     
  14. May 3, 2017 at 3:36 PM
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    Dang, now that's a wait!
    Which ones did you order?
     
  15. May 3, 2017 at 5:01 PM
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    I have Double cab short bed sliders, no kickout, flat for step use with dimpled fill plates coming from relentless.
     
  16. May 3, 2017 at 5:01 PM
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    powder coating took a little extra time too.
     
  17. May 4, 2017 at 8:56 AM
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    Gotcha. I'm sure you'll be happy with them. :)
     
  18. May 7, 2017 at 7:12 AM
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  19. May 7, 2017 at 7:18 AM
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    Lots of great companies out there and everyone has their own opinions about the "best"I prefer Allpro Offroads20170115_123328.jpg 20170115_092356.jpg
     
  20. May 8, 2017 at 11:12 PM
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    @JLee Can....Would you make a set of bolt on sliders for a DCSB Tacoma that look more like this?

    I'm wanting to have more of a seamless look. So it's not obvious where the front part of the sliders are welded to the part that kicks out.
     

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