Building some rock sliders, your input requested.

[brockeverly]

So after waiting going to two weeks to contact a vendor here, I called up a buddy that does a lot of metal work. He is going to fab up some sliders for me to the specs that I want, and will only take around two days rather than a few weeks.

So, here is where your input is requested. Those that have sliders, what would you change, and why?

Right now I am thinking .120 wall square tubing for the "slider" section, then 1 3/4 .120 wall round tubing for the step and kick out section. I plan on a design similar to BudBuilt's with a kick out as that was my original plan. I also plan on a 45 degree angle approach and departure edges similar to Rocky Road sliders, and the "step" portion stepping up similar to the SW and Rocky Roads. I am unsure if I am going to do bolt or weld ons at this point.

Now I am sure that tomorrow I will get a call back and throw the whole thing off, but at half the price I am leaning to some custom built sliders.

 

[brockeverly]

Damn, called that one. BudBuilt just replied on their Facebook page and said they are in stock ready to ship in bare steel. Argh! I am happy but not all at the same time LOL. That is $450 plus shipping, my buddy will build some for $300.

 

[gamerc]

Personally, I'd rather have the local ones.

 

[Intruder]

Tough call. Has your buddy built sliders before? If not I'd probably lean towards Bud because you know that his stuff is already proven. If your friend hasn't done sliders before there may be some trial and error involved and lots of test fitting.

 

[jmildoc]

i was thinking of building my own as well.

 

[Titanpat57]

I got the Rocky Roads and welded steps on them. I wailed the **** out of them in Conn. At OEX and outside of some scuffs...no damage at all.

One shot almost threw me out the seat, and the guys with me looked in awe that there wasn't damage.