Pelfreybilt Rock Sliders Install? HELP!

Did you read the full install instructions? There is a link on that page that takes you to a more in depth set of instructions with pics and all.

 

How about bamf install? It may help.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/bamf-05-80-bolt-on-slider-install-instructions.409450/

 

Here is the only problem we have encountered. Other than this issue the slider installation is very, very straight forward. Simply line up the holes and use the supplied hardware to attach.

Installing my bolt-on sliders this morning on my 2017 DCSB. Passenger side went on easy. Only had to drill one hole at the rear cross-member. The problem on the driver side is due to the brake line and the electrical relay box that the brake line passes through.



I'm thinking I can simply unclip the brake lines and remove the relay box. That should give me enough room to slide in the front mounting plate. Then reattach the relay box and... I don't know what to do about the clips. I don't think they'll clip back in place once the slider is bolted on -- unless there's holes for them.

So assuming there's no issue with doing any of that, @Pelfreybilt also supplies a spacer that one of the brake line clips is supposed to attach to.





That little box has created additional work for 3rd gen owners. Basically your only option is like you said, manipulate the brake lines a bit so they clear any bolts etc. the front most area makes getting the large nut plate in more difficult as well, the brake lines have to be moved a bit to get it in there.
The spacers for the brake-lines are more of an aid to give you wiggle room, they are not required.
The brake lines are very pliable, you just have to ensure they are not in contact with anything they should not be any you're in good shape.

 

Ok that makes a little more sense. I'll try the install out tomorrow again.

 

We had this brought to our attention recently and we updated the installation instructions. I apologize for the frustration with this. You likely got the older instructions. The updated instructions are on the website. Please check out the the new instructions and let me know if yo have any questions or I can help in any way. Thanks

Updated Installation Instructions

 

We are quoting a long lead time right now to be on the safe side. We had several hundred sets ordered in a very short amount of time during a sale, right after that we had a our primary welder that does these out for several weeks to handle personal family business out of the country. That put us way behind and were slowly digging out.

 

I just tried to line up the passenger side and same thing happened none of the holes lined up properly. I also wouldn't go as far as to say that Im in over my head when there have been many people out there that would agree with me that the instructions given are not Clear at all. I've installed Pelfreybilt's steel skid plates front to back on my rig already, so its not like I've never touched a wrench in my life...Its just that I'm having difficulty lining up the holes on either side. If the holes lined up then it would obviously take minutes to bolt on but its not...

 

Shoot me an email tyler@pelfreybilt.com or call 844-726-3373 ext 101. I will try to help in any way I can. There should not be a hole alignment problem so I would like to confirm that you have the correct sliders for your truck first off. Once we get that sorted I will do what I can to get the installation sorted out with you. One way or another I have your back and we will get you dialed in.

Thanks

 

I concur with the frustration. Even with the newly updated install instructions... I'm way better with pictures than words. It doesn't really describe where to place all the extra brackets and nut plates... y'all should make a video install. Or have better pictures for the install. I'm going to try to figure it out but it's going to definitely take me longer than it should hahaha... and I even installed my entire suspension on my own...

Op: did you ever get it figured out?

 

Hey Tyler ,

Question ... my hybrid front bumper came with a giant scuff... kind of a bummer ... any suggestions ?

 

I just finished installing my sliders yesterday. The passsenger side wasn't too bad...I had to use two existing holes that were on the frame already but also had to use a drill to make them bigger so that the bolts would fit through. The driver side on the other hand was frustrating since the instructions were still not helpful at all. But the instructions above ^^ from Pelfreybilt are helpful since you do have to unbolt the relay box and unclip the brake lines to fit the front bracket plate in the back. Note that the front plates are side specific since one goes to the driver side and the other is meant for the passenger side. I also had to drill 2 holes on the driver side and bolting those two bolts were very hard since there was a lot of shit in my way where I could barely fit a wrench or socket to tighten them up. I will try to post pics tomorrow when I get back home. My advice is to just get the parts out and lay them in front of the slider your installing and just starting playing with it until you figure it out ha. Honestly the instructions will just confuse the hell out of you!

 

I just finished mine lol... was a lot easier once I lined the slider up lol.. I took pics step by step for 2nd gen if anyone searching for the same help/advice

 

I installed mine last night. It also took me a while to do it on my own. Everything lined up perfectly. If it doesnt, get under the slider long ways and push up with you leg or have someone help you do it. Push up towards the frame from the middle and it should line up. With that said, 2nd Gens, read the instructions carefully. I had to remove the sliders because I failed to "grind down the two rivets on the frame that sit behind the mounting plates". I was so pissed I missed that step. Now mounted back up with a perfect fit. Super sturdy and the best looking sliders IMO. If anyone needs pics, I also have some. Including figuring out where the 1" brake line bracket goes. Good luck.

 

mine were bolt on and went on no issues or drilling. One suggestion is if you dont want to move the electrical box, simply flip the bolt so the flush head is inside the frame rail and the nut and post are on the outside, then trim excess bolt off past nut.

 

Not sure if we have this handled already but please send me an email to michael@pelfreybilt.com if we havent. Its been busy returning from the FJ summit.

 

Do you have a pic of those rivets? I installed mine last night and don't recall having to grind anything. I didn't even notice the plates were side-specific but I must've gotten lucky since both bolted in. The extended piece of each plate goes towards the engine bay (for the large nut plate with two nuts) on mine after install





I assume these are the rivets? Toward the back on the passenger side:



It is definitely on them when tightened down, but just on this side. Here's the gap

Notice the driver side bolted up with zero issues:

 

Look on my build, there are pics there. They were towards the back

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/trd-taquito-build.469413/page-2#post-15807431