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Installed Sliders and OK with Results

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by PatricNV, May 15, 2018.

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  1. May 15, 2018 at 1:02 PM
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    DrFunker

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    What makes bolt on sliders cheap?
     
  2. May 15, 2018 at 1:14 PM
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    PatricNV

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    Those are nice - I like the little kickout to extend the protection to the edge of the body parts.
     
  3. May 15, 2018 at 1:20 PM
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    Thank you for the defense but his response didn't bother me. Responding to a troll is like wrestling with a pig in the mud. You will just get dirty and the the pig likes it.;)
     
  4. May 15, 2018 at 1:29 PM
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    Avid makes a set for like $300
     
  5. May 15, 2018 at 1:30 PM
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    Gotcha. Thought you were talking about all bolt-on sliders. :thumbsup:
    I have a set of SOS sliders that have been nothing but great.
     
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  6. May 15, 2018 at 1:47 PM
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    I have Pelfreybilt on mine. They can be bolted on or welded on. Your choice. The length is the same as the OP's sliders though.
     
  7. May 15, 2018 at 1:52 PM
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    To correct your ignorance, Avid makes a base set of bolt on sliders for $350 and they are CAB mounted - not bolted to the frame. They’re not meant to be true sliders.

    #themoreyouknow
     
  8. May 15, 2018 at 2:26 PM
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    Appreciate it:bowdown:
     
  9. May 15, 2018 at 2:40 PM
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    100% bullshit, there is zero evidence that bolt on sliders are weaker than weld, just elitist know-it-all rednecks who weld everything insisting that if it's not welded it's pussy shit
     
  10. May 15, 2018 at 2:40 PM
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    So its common for Tacoma owners that wheel often to trim their fenders 2-2.5 inches.
    Even more common when they jump to 35s.
    Seems like most slider manufacturers take this into account.

    If you want more coverage then your looking at custom built sliders.
     
  11. May 15, 2018 at 2:43 PM
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    Goes both ways. All sorts of bolt on shit is pussy shit.

    U mad cuz u don’t weld
     
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  12. May 15, 2018 at 2:44 PM
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    Holy moly there's a lot of hostile vibes going on in this thread! OP, I just glanced out the window at my weld on mobtown sliders and they look like yours as far as gaps go. It's safe to say that's by design. Now whether you like that or not is a different story.
     
  13. May 15, 2018 at 2:46 PM
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    Maybe that's what it is then. My bolt on Mobtown sliders seem to be just as long (or - if you like - short ...
     
  14. May 15, 2018 at 2:51 PM
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    Well this is the third gen section chief, where the war of butthurt rages on with relentless waves of armchair warriors.

    Stay frosty.
     
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    meh
     
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    You always say that.
     
  17. May 15, 2018 at 2:58 PM
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    Great post... Not. Get a 3rd gen before you complain about us.
     
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    Lol, hot garbage.
     
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    :rofl: That was quick.

     
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