Which of these sliders to weld on?

even if you're not really using the sliders for wheeling, I recommend having some sort of plating where the legs attach to the frame. Our frame sections are pretty thin wall, and having a concentrated force on one of those 1.25" legs could start to deform the frame.

 

EXACTLY!

 

Good point! I'll keep that in mind. Like $40 more in parts and more time welding but I'd rather be safe than sry.

 

Just to note, jegs has these with free shipping
http://www.jegs.com/i/Trail-Gear/542/120003-1-KIT/10002/-1

 

Not a bad deal!!! Thx for sharing!

 

That's where I got mine as well as my bumper. Fast shipping and super easy to deal with

 

Yup, turned out fine. Used plenty of times with the hi-lift but for an extra $40 I'd plate the frame too. I'll look on my old phone to find some pictures, I've since sold that truck

 

The gussets run an extra $28, part number 120008 i believe

 

$247 at Jegs.com shipped!! Ill see if i can find them anywhere cheaper since they price match.

 

Let me know if you do

 

I recommend that you prime and paint BEFORE you install (weld). Then you only have to paint at the frame where it can look crappy and no one will care.
I actually used spray on truck bed liner at the weld location.

 

for the diy slider kits, i read somewhere that you shouldnt paint the areas that will be welded, ie, the legs

 

@49erfan One will have to mask off or remove the paint for the welding areas.
My suggestion is regarding painting the slider parts you will see sticking out from under the truck.
They are more difficult to paint welded ON the vehicle than off of it.

You should not EVER try to weld over/through paint - if it's clean enough to paint, it's clean enough to weld - a good motto to weld by!

 

Just noticed that the part number is for the 78" (8) leg kit but they have the 58" (6) leg kit pictured. Guess I'll have to call them to find out for sure which one it is. Definitely dont want to order them and have them be the wrong ones. Anyone confirm that these are the 78" ones??? Maybe ordered this kit from them??


***EDIT*** Just got off the phone with Brian at Jegs. He said the kit is the 78" (8) leg if anyone was wondering. Guess I should've read the print below the pic hahaha! Oh well better to be safe than sry! Very quick shipping too! He said if I ordered tonight they'd be here (Tucson) by Friday. Unfortunately can't place the order for a few days.

 

Ordering a set now

 

Way to rub it in! Hahaha

 

Ive had these in and out of online shopping carts for over a month. I looked everywhere for the best price, couldnt pass up the deal

 

Post pics when you get them plz! Wanna see them fresh out of the boxes

 

Sure will

 

Nvermind LOL. No need too. I kinda cracked. Should be here Friday!!