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Bluegrass Taco · Nov 8, 2015

DrFunker said: ↑

Some of the bolt-on sliders do require you to drill holes if you are going to be using a hi-lift or doing some serious wheeling. If you are planning to use them as steps and door-ding protection then they may not need extra drilling.
Avid makes a "slider" step that bolts into the factory step holes. Check those out, if you are not planning to lift or wheel with them.
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Oh but I AM planning on wheelin' with 'em. Going 100% bolt to frame/not to body. I'm hoping to get some specific CURRENT feedback on the trail gear sliders. I can get them in short order. Not wanting to wait 2 or 3 months.

RearViewMirror · Nov 8, 2015

Can't tell you about the Trail Gear Sliders but I can tell you good things come to those that "can" wait. I had to wait for about 2.5 months but it was well worth the wait for mine. I don't skimp on anything when it comes to my truck. If it requires me waiting on the best then that's what I'll do.

HBGIBBY · Nov 8, 2015

nd4spdbh said: ↑

SOS concepts +1 here.

Love mine with kickout.
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Again, ditto....i have a set of these on the way now....can't wait....should have them in a week or so....

Mobtown Offroad · Nov 8, 2015

Check us out in the side of the home page under vendors. We offer no drill, bolt on rock sliders and have a 2 week lead time.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...oma-rock-sliders-from-mobtown-offroad.372422/

We also offer the strongest set out there. Not only do we use same material of construction and bolt through existing holes in chassis using grade 8 hardware, but we've made three major improvements over the common weak points in bolt ons.

In the middle of the sliders where it is bolted to the chassis, we have designed a clamping system that wraps around the chassis "boxing" it in to eliminate any twist. Toward the back end of the flange, our attachment point not only bolts through the chassis but then clamps down tight using Beam Clamps which are used to hold structural i-beams together and are rated at 12,000lbs a piece and we have 4. Last improvement is the moment arm at the end of the square tube under the cab or bed of the truck. We added an additional extended square tube as a gusset. We did extensive testing and found without it, the tube is weak and will flex causing damage to the truck.

Pm me with any questions.

Bluegrass Taco · Nov 8, 2015

Mobtown Offroad said: ↑

Check us out in the side of the home page under vendors. We offer no drill, bolt on rock sliders and have a 2 week lead time.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...oma-rock-sliders-from-mobtown-offroad.372422/

We also offer the strongest set out there. Not only do we use same material of construction and bolt through existing holes in chassis using grade 8 hardware, but we've made three major improvements over the common weak points in bolt ons.

In the middle of the sliders where it is bolted to the chassis, we have designed a clamping system that wraps around the chassis "boxing" it in to eliminate any twist. Toward the back end of the flange, our attachment point not only bolts through the chassis but then clamps down tight using Beam Clamps which are used to hold structural i-beams together and are rated at 12,000lbs a piece and we have 4. Last improvement is the moment arm at the end of the square tube under the cab or bed of the truck. We added an additional extended square tube as a gusset. We did extensive testing and found without it, the tube is weak and will flex causing damage to the truck.

Pm me with any questions.
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Now we're talking. I will be in contact very soon to talk price, shipping etc.....

Lord Helmet · Nov 8, 2015

Relentless Fab also makes nice bolt ons too. And last I heard and seem from several members on TW they are true bolt on with no drilling.

Rossi46 · Nov 8, 2015

4WD said: ↑

Can you say "swiss cheese" ??...

I live in az and for me and what I do a bolt on isn't going to work. They are only as strong as the hardware. Frames are soft and I don't want to drill or rely on bolts when I'm stuck in the middle of no where. The thought bolts on are slightly weaker is kind of funny to me. As far as repair with dom metal I have seen some serious hits on other guys trucks and never had an issue. I guess it depends on what you use them for.

Nothing wrong at all with bolt ons just depends on if the fabber is on his game with laying it out , focusing on mount points on frame, & there are benefits to bolt ons over welded..

Ok, advantages of welding, probably slightly stronger connection to frame & thats about it....

Advantages of bolt ons: If you bash your slides to point of having to repair or replace, or ANYTHING that'd require removal, you'll see the benefit right away. Huge difference between unbolting & cutting/grinding for hours, mine were bolt on from vendor here (Eric from Famous Fabrications) Hands down the best set of bolt ons I've seen to date. Everything lined up, connection points on frame were solid, unfortunantly , Eric's not fabbing at the moment.
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4WD · Nov 8, 2015

What is it in Az you're doing that a bolt on slider won't work ? & as far as hardware goes any legit fab shop is using material that exceeds OEM specs. Keep in mind that welds break too...

motozack · Nov 8, 2015

I have BAMF true bolt ons, they are super tough! Installed by myself in an hour

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