limamike
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So, as I mentioned, I picked-up my bump-out sliders from Bud today. They *just* fit in the rear cargo area with the seats down. They were already packed-up and ready to ship because that's what they were originally expecting. But, I called Ducmonsta (since he's the one I ordered through) and arranged a pick-up because I'm in Charlotte for the next few weeks and I'm always interested in seeing fabrication shops and meeting the guys who make the stuff I like. Duc, it's a good thing I picked them up because his son admitted to originally packing two passenger side sliders by mistake!
Here they are:
And unpacked:
The powder coat on the sliders is really nice and textured similar to the finish we have on our Bajaracks or Gobi racks/ladders. I was thinking that it would be a smooth powder coat, but I really like the texture. Brock, you can see that all of my welds are contiguous, so I would definitely contact Bud about your set.
Next, I removed my rocker panels using the same procedure that Antman outlines here: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/92013-antmans-thread-25.html#post100302. It's literally a 5 minute process on each side. As you can see, it looks like total and complete dog sh*t without the rocker panels. My plan was to get the Shrockworks finishing panels at some point, but it doesn't look like they'll clear the sliders, so I have to figure-out another solution.
Those wondering if it is possible to install sliders without a proper jack, jackstands, or a lift the answer is a resounding yes:
For those that are curious, the logs were holding up one end of the slider while I maneuvered the other end and threaded a few bolts. The broom was used as a lever to jack the sliders higher up on the frame once I had a couple of bolts on. The 1x8's were used to hold up the Shrockworks gas tank skid plate. :art:
Installation of the sliders is dead simple once you get everything in place. Bud provides a bag full of heavy duty hardware that threads directly into the frame. So, wherever you see a threaded hole that lines-up with the holes in the sliders you simply put a bolt and washer in and tighten it down! One issue, though: The Budbuilt bolt-on sliders are NOT compatible with the Shrockworks gas tank skid plate. I've got a full set of Shrockworks skid plates, and there were no issues on the passenger side. However, on the driver's side the mounting holes for the Budbuilt sliders and Shrockworks skid plates do not line-up. You can clearly see the setup I was working with, so I didn't want to attempt drilling anything given the precarious situation I was already dealing with. So, I simply removed the Shrockworks skid plate for now, and Ducomonsta will grind or drill as appropriate when I get back to DC.
Here they are:
And unpacked:
The powder coat on the sliders is really nice and textured similar to the finish we have on our Bajaracks or Gobi racks/ladders. I was thinking that it would be a smooth powder coat, but I really like the texture. Brock, you can see that all of my welds are contiguous, so I would definitely contact Bud about your set.
Next, I removed my rocker panels using the same procedure that Antman outlines here: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/92013-antmans-thread-25.html#post100302. It's literally a 5 minute process on each side. As you can see, it looks like total and complete dog sh*t without the rocker panels. My plan was to get the Shrockworks finishing panels at some point, but it doesn't look like they'll clear the sliders, so I have to figure-out another solution.
Those wondering if it is possible to install sliders without a proper jack, jackstands, or a lift the answer is a resounding yes:
For those that are curious, the logs were holding up one end of the slider while I maneuvered the other end and threaded a few bolts. The broom was used as a lever to jack the sliders higher up on the frame once I had a couple of bolts on. The 1x8's were used to hold up the Shrockworks gas tank skid plate. :art:
Installation of the sliders is dead simple once you get everything in place. Bud provides a bag full of heavy duty hardware that threads directly into the frame. So, wherever you see a threaded hole that lines-up with the holes in the sliders you simply put a bolt and washer in and tighten it down! One issue, though: The Budbuilt bolt-on sliders are NOT compatible with the Shrockworks gas tank skid plate. I've got a full set of Shrockworks skid plates, and there were no issues on the passenger side. However, on the driver's side the mounting holes for the Budbuilt sliders and Shrockworks skid plates do not line-up. You can clearly see the setup I was working with, so I didn't want to attempt drilling anything given the precarious situation I was already dealing with. So, I simply removed the Shrockworks skid plate for now, and Ducomonsta will grind or drill as appropriate when I get back to DC.
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Anyway, all of you jokers who aren't close enough to Ducmonsta are seriously missing-out.
