Rock Slider show and tell

[Offroadmuch]

So the funny part is that I don't have rock sliders... But I am looking at something like this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Trail-Gear-...ash=item1eb6f5deb9:g:P1AAAOSw0UdXvfqr&vxp=mtr
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Would anyone like to show some picks of your sliders and explain if you made them or used something like this:
http://www.rocky-road.com/montero-rock-sliders.html
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And finally, if you have any recommendations on building, installing or any Montero specific tips? Probably not brain surgery but if there are simple mistakes to make on a job like this I will find them.... I have been looking at them when I see them on various trucks and some appear to be more for looks and not very sturdy. I know some aftermarket "running boards" are made with cheap, thin metal tubing and not supposed to be a real slider but even some sliders and their placement looks less than ideal.
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I took off my OEM running boards and kept the mounting arms and all the hardware. All steel mounting brackets and I know others have used them with success so that is my plan for now.
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It looks like DOM (Drawn Over Mandrel) steel tubing is probably some of the strongest, dent, crush resistant material to use. Please advise of any other good materials.
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I know we have some skilled fabricators, welders just in the Mitsubishi forum alone so lets see what happens-

 

[nnamssorxela]

Pulled from my "build" thread:

Thanks y'all. It has been incredibly wet and unseasonably rainy in CO, but I'm not complaining!

Made up the first part of my sliders last week:


Gluing them in place :agree:....


Welded up:


Primed:


And painted on the car doing their job:

 

[nnamssorxela]

Added the "hoops" after:

Got these all welded up on Friday, but it has been too cold to paint, so they will likely have to wait a week or two before they finally get installed back on the car.

Finally finished the sliders:







CB radio install next, then bumpers and skid protection. Lots of other projects on my plate first though, so it will likely be a while until an update.

 

[Rod]

Those were done very nice nnamssorxela

 

[Offroadmuch]

Both sets look great!
For both of you guys can you explain if the square tubing is something special? Strong or crush resistant? Just wondering since my buddy has a shop and welder at home I could just buy two square tubes and mate them up to my old running board arms for some basic protection.
I measured about 71" long from wheel well to wheel well is that about right?

 

[nnamssorxela]

Those are both the same set, I just did the square part before the tube. The square is just thick 2" square. I think people call it hitch stock, but it's nothing special. People love Dom, but severe impact will damage and push in the whole the whole rail, where as mild will just dent.

 

[Offroadmuch]

Ok, makes sense. I just want some basic protection. I don't plan on doing anything that involves "sliding" as part of my obstacle driving. I would be fine with some solid "bump" protection that keeps the body sheet metal from deforming. Thanks for the explanation.

 

[coffeegoat]

Square/rectangular tube is also dirt cheap and easy to find. I picked some up for a different project a couple years back and was blown away just how cheap it was....

 

[Offroadmuch]

Square/rectangular tube is also dirt cheap and easy to find. I picked some up for a different project a couple years back and was blown away just how cheap it was....

I have to run over to the local metal supply https://www.industrialmetalsupply.com/ (Irvine, CA if you are wondering)
and see what they have. In back they have left over cut-offs which are much cheaper so that should help.
Thanks for all of the info.

 

[Toasty]

Sideways as usual.

 

[Offroadmuch]

Toasty did you attach to the frame with welds?
Nice truck by the way.

 

[Toasty]

 

[Toasty]

On a Gen 2 I recommend always welding it to the frame, bolting typically damages the frame. However on a Gen 3 I would bolt on for two reasons first the body is the frame and second if you attach at the rocker and at the "frame" tube there would be almost no leverage over the bolts with 2 points of contact. This can't be done on a Gen 2, Well it could but the body moves around over the frame so it would cause problems long term and be hella loud.

 

[Outdooraholic]

Subscribed. I'm looking to add sliders to my Sport at some point too.

 

[Weldtec Designs]

ROCK SLIDERS AND BRACKETS

Its been a while since we did any updates on the rock sliders. We now have them for the Ford Econoline and the Chevrolet Express 135 &155. Bot vehicles have 2 different options as to material.
1. Square main with round outer
2. round main with round outer
Here is a few pics at the latest install.
BEFORE:

AFTER:


MOUNTING BRACKET: 3X PER SIDE