4th Gen Armor Thread 2.0

[volkinator]

Slider question: if the brackets of SE tubular-style sidesteps (running boards, whatever you want to call them) bolt to the frame, and the step part bolts to the bracket, is there any reason I couldn't:

1) Disassemble them;
2) Have a metal fab shop create the bar part that can be bolted to the brackets; and
3) Assemble the resulting parts, bolt them onto the 4R's frame and enjoy having sliders?

If that makes sense, maybe they could reinforce the brackets too with some additional plating?

Interested to see whether anyone has tried that approach or just has feedback based on their own experience with sliders.

I didn't think the running boards (any model) bolted to the frame. I thought they bolted to the body...

 

[Inv4drZm]

Slider question: if the brackets of SE tubular-style sidesteps (running boards, whatever you want to call them) bolt to the frame, and the step part bolts to the bracket, is there any reason I couldn't:

1) Disassemble them;
2) Have a metal fab shop create the bar part that can be bolted to the brackets; and
3) Assemble the resulting parts, bolt them onto the 4R's frame and enjoy having sliders?

If that makes sense, maybe they could reinforce the brackets too with some additional plating?

Interested to see whether anyone has tried that approach or just has feedback based on their own experience with sliders.

Mine bolted to the body, but they weren't the tubular ones. Not sure on those.

No part of the factory running boards are strong enough to be used as sliders IMO.

 

[BendRunner]

Slider question: if the brackets of SE tubular-style sidesteps (running boards, whatever you want to call them) bolt to the frame, and the step part bolts to the bracket, is there any reason I couldn't:

1) Disassemble them;
2) Have a metal fab shop create the bar part that can be bolted to the brackets; and
3) Assemble the resulting parts, bolt them onto the 4R's frame and enjoy having sliders?

If that makes sense, maybe they could reinforce the brackets too with some additional plating?

Interested to see whether anyone has tried that approach or just has feedback based on their own experience with sliders.

Why not just get sliders? My stubbs welding ones were around $380 shipped and have saved me quite a bit of money in body damage. I've used them as a pivot around obstacles with ease. I have also used them to jack the vehicle.

 

[volkinator]

Why not just get sliders? My stubbs welding ones were around $380 shipped and have saved me quite a bit of money in body damage. I've used them as a pivot around obstacles with ease. I have also used them to jack the vehicle.

Which Stubbs did you get?? I had them on my 3rd gen and loved them. I went with the HDSKO version at the aggressive angle to keep them tight, but am considering them for my 4th gen in the flatter angle to replace the running boards...

 

[BendRunner]

Which Stubbs did you get?? I had them on my 3rd gen and loved them. I went with the HDSKO version at the aggressive angle to keep them tight, but am considering them for my 4th gen in the flatter angle to replace the running boards...

I have the I believe 7.5 degrees HD-SKO. Over the winter with increased steel prices he said he's only making the HD-SKO at the time. They are plenty beefy. I use them as steps to get up on to the roof just about every trip. They still hug the body pretty tight.

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[Bluesky 07]

Disregard my “idea”...this brain has too many birthdays on it. On closer review, the factory sidesteps do bolt to the body, not the frame. :doh:

 

[volkinator]

I have the I believe 7.5 degrees HD-SKO. Over the winter with increased steel prices he said he's only making the HD-SKO at the time. They are plenty beefy. I use them as steps to get up on to the roof just about every trip. They still hug the body pretty tight.

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Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks. I went with the 15* last time but they were too tight to the body to use with the door closed. (which is what I wanted in that one!

 

[originalg00kster]

I have the I believe 7.5 degrees HD-SKO. Over the winter with increased steel prices he said he's only making the HD-SKO at the time. They are plenty beefy. I use them as steps to get up on to the roof just about every trip. They still hug the body pretty tight.

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Thank you, I think I found my next set of sliders. Do you have any more pics by chance? How much was shipping for you?

I see that they are based out of California as well, hopefully, shipping won't be killer.

 

[BendRunner]

Thank you, I think I found my next set of sliders. Do you have any more pics by chance? How much was shipping for you?

I see that they are based out of California as well, hopefully, shipping won't be killer.

So after some research, it looks like stubbs welding has closed its doors after 20+ years unfortunately.

 

[BagiMT]

White Knuckle makes some great sliders for the 4th gen. You can pick up if you are near Apple Valley, CA.

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[volkinator]

so after some research, it looks like stubbs welding has closed its doors after 20+ years unfortunately.

noooo!!!

 

[montijo505]

White Knuckle Offroad with full top plates (diamond plate) sprayed with U-Pol Raptor Liner. I’m very pleased with how they turned out.


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[Tkblazer]

Not my vehicle but I saw this new hybrid bumper posted up on a fb group. Bumper looks good IMO but looks a bit off with the center section so narrow compared to the grill

4TH Gen 4runner front bumper | website

 

[montijo505]

Not my vehicle but I saw this new hybrid bumper posted up on a fb group. Bumper looks good IMO but looks a bit off with the center section so narrow compared to the grill

4TH Gen 4runner front bumper | website

Dammit right when I just got a plate bumper. I’ve been looking for something like this for a while.

Edit: right after I welded together my coastal Offroad bumper I saw this. I almost got my grinder out lol.

Custom Coastal Offroad hybrid bumper
Custom Coastal Offroad hybrid bumper - Toyota 4Runner Forum - Largest 4Runner Forum


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[hinmo24t]

damn...i want one^

 

[montijo505]

damn...i want one^

Price isn’t bad either compared to most 4th gen options that aren’t weld it yourself kits.


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[DeltaWhiskey]

Nice

 

[Run4ever*]

I contacted Lil B's fabrication on where the four fog pods are mounted since I only see one pair mounted on their website (and posted here). Brian Everton said the mount is one long sliding rail that can accommodate one pair of fog pods on both sides or a single pod. That's great so if you run one or two pods you can adjust the distance from center.

So I'm sold on this bumper. lol

It's about time someone not just said they are thinking about making a hybrid bumper for us 4th gens, but actual are in production and selling it.

 

[Rstewart]

Initial install Addicted Offroad tube bumper

Fit and finish is def up to par. I had to break out the grinder on just a few small places, not biggie.
I have to tear back down for paint but this is it in the raw.
It was worth the wait I think!

 

[kcdehart]

Good lord that hybrid bumper looks great. Exactly what I've been wanting...

Also, has anyone installed CBI skids? It looks like they'll be a bit wider than others judging by the dimensions listed on their site. I'm curious to see what exactly they cover when installed, though.