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RCI Slider Install on 2017

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by K9one75, Feb 26, 2018.

  1. Feb 26, 2018 at 9:34 AM
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    K9one75

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    Just finished prepping my RCI sliders and I'm about to attempt the install. I've heard some bad stories of the bolts/holes not lining up properly on the 2017 Tacoma's. Any help or advice... photos of an install would be very helpful!
     
  2. Feb 26, 2018 at 10:08 AM
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    The only way to tell is to start bolting them on and see. My install went super smooth, about 1 and 1/2 hours total with an extra hand. All bolts lines up perfect on my 16. I doubt there will be any issues for you considering I've only seen 1 thread about this issue you're referring to.
     
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  3. Feb 26, 2018 at 10:23 AM
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    Thanks.... hope you’re right!! Looking forward to getting them on.
     
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  4. Feb 26, 2018 at 11:43 AM
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    Good luck :thumbsup: and let us know if you run into complications. Plenty of people to help and chime in here with RCI sliders.
     
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  5. Feb 26, 2018 at 1:05 PM
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    They are sweet.. enjoy... I have not marked them yet off road ..but I’m sure I will get the parking lot mark soon.
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  6. Feb 26, 2018 at 1:24 PM
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  7. Feb 26, 2018 at 1:53 PM
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    I definitely need to take advantage of it more. I should be much better to :rofl:
     
  8. Feb 26, 2018 at 1:58 PM
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  9. Feb 26, 2018 at 2:42 PM
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    Smooth install on mine. No issues. Just make sure you line up the right holes if you start in the center.
     
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  10. Feb 26, 2018 at 3:16 PM
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    There's one hole near the front on each side that had a plug . Remove that one first.

    Also spend the extra coin and upgrade to 1/2" grade 8 hardware with square washers.
     
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  11. Feb 26, 2018 at 5:41 PM
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    Thanks all ..... on the install in the am! Will post pics when I’m done.
     
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  12. Feb 26, 2018 at 5:58 PM
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    if you have jack stands it helps to hold them in place.

    Or ideally get a second set of hands to help cause those things are awkward to install alone lol.
    Or some how grow a third hand overnight

    I installed mine alone. It wasn't fun.
     
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  13. Feb 26, 2018 at 6:02 PM
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    Yes, get a buddy like Joe said. I could imagine holding the slider in place while blindly threading bolt to nut with washers on the opposite side of the frame would be a biotch.
     
  14. Feb 26, 2018 at 6:04 PM
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  15. Feb 26, 2018 at 6:05 PM
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    Yep, have jack stands and a lift, so hopefully I can get it done alone. I do have some good neighbors that will work for beer.... I can call in the cav if I need them.
     
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    When I did mine I put it on the stands to hold the weight

    Then put one bolt very loosely in the front then the rear. The rear bolt should have a larger opening so you can have all the hardware in and just turn it into position. Finally got all them in and tightened up.
     
  17. Feb 26, 2018 at 6:42 PM
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    Roger, appreciate the info! I’ll be glad when I’m done and can move on to my next upgrade project.
     
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  18. Feb 27, 2018 at 5:42 PM
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    Done!! Will upload some pics tomorrow. Not fun doing it alone but project complete. Put my softopper on before the sliders and now the frontrunner rack is next.
     
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    360A57C0-E409-4D1E-9886-335745642E96.jpg 588906C8-C9DD-4C4F-A2EB-02BE726AFC77.jpg 5C193713-F69E-4640-95E4-163BB64D6BB7.jpg Just in case anyone was interested in the final product! Still have many mods to go..... thanks to all that chimed in with advice.
     
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