Tube rock sliders (WTD)

[Weldtec Designs]

We have been working on building a set of rock sliders that will hold up for the massive vans being built. We installed them on the shop van and tested them out a little which is always fun. While in the process we have started designs for the Tundra and Tacoma. We are curious to what you may or may not like about the current products being offered or what you would change. Your feed back is greatly appreciated so we can build better products for you.
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Here is our initial design, These weld to the frame and also have bolt on plates.

 

[AaronK]

FWIW I really like the sliders that have the "kick out" on the back.
When you say Tundra are you planning on rolling them out for first gens? Maybe? Yes? Please? 😀

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[Weldtec Designs]

Yes that is the plan!
I personally have a first gen tundra that is more of a desert truck but will use it for mock up purpose. These sliders designed for the vans were tight to the body like this.......

 

[AaronK]

I likey! When do you expect the tundra ones to be available and at what price point?

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[TwoTrack]

I on the other hand do not like the kick out. I prefer something that's low pro and unnoticeable to the untrained eye. I also prefer bolt on. I've been debating slider options for my 1st Gen AC Tundra for a while.

 

[Owyhee H]

Im with two track, no kick out. I actually want a slider with a 2"x4" rectangular tube outter so it can be a step and slider. Bolt on would be a huge +.

 

[brianjwilson]

I also prefer bolt on. I have all pro HD sliders and they use a large L shaped 1/4" piece that snugs up to the frame, and bolts on using existing holes (aside from 8 new holes on the bottom).
I have a double cab long bed. The only complaint I have about these is that they don't come as close to the wheel well opening as I would like, and the rear isn't as well supported. This may be specific to the double cab long bed.

 

[bkg]

Having run lick-out and no kick-out... I won't do or tight trails w/o kick out... But for a dd/light wheeler, slim could be nice. Is the target gen1 or gen2 tundras?

 

[Herbie]

Let's make it even more challenging: Think you guys could handle a set of bolt-on sliders for a unibody van?

I've got some sketches and photos from some Astro/Safari guys who've built sets that mount primarily to the pinch-seam at the edge of the body (along with a few brackets to available spots like spring hangers and other body bits).

I've been sitting on the plans because I've only recently felt my own welding was up to snuff. I'm so busy, this might be a good project to hire out. If you're interested in tackling the project, drop me a PM and we can talk about the design.

 

[Weldtec Designs]

We are going to start with the first gen tundra, that is what i own. If we do 4 brackets weld/ bolt on style similar to the van ones the price will be the same as the van. You could source the tubing local to save on shipping costs, however if you want the kick out we could bend and ship you that individually.
Link:
http://www.weldtec-designs.com/product/e-series-van-rock-slider-brackets-weldbolt-on/

 

[Weldtec Designs]

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!