Sliders Done ( Almost )

[Shane]

Finally got the sliders welded up just need to Clean them up and paint them and put them on Tuesday. I think I am going to use some self tappers for now the wheels started turn again and thinking of a redesign all ready.

Thanks Rick for letting me borrow your welder.

[Rick]

looks good. Howd the welder do??

[Shane]

Welder worked pretty good, I think I might pick one up when I do design #2 for the sliders. Should have them painted and installed by tuesday night.

[Rick]

[Java]

Nice work Shane!! Since you've welded for a living and for fun, and have used the HF 90 for a project, I'd really like to know your impressions of it?

[Shane]

Paul previously posted:

[glacierpaul]

Sweet!! Rick, you da man for loaning a welder!

[Shane]

Ok so they are being painted, I used the some self etch primer and dupli color truck bed coating.

[Shane]

Here are some more, they did there job so far. Jacked it up in the middle and it got both drivers side tires of the ground.

[Shane]

And the last pics are were they are mounted to the frame with some self tappers. I still need to install 10 more self tappers but do not have a 90 degree drill. I was supposed to borrow my brother inlaws but he can't find it.

[Fordguy77]

I'd personally recommend using something heavy than just self tappers. Self tappers have a tendency to be rather weak and snap off right at the head under pressure. Perhaps through bolts with a fish plate? Just my .02
Looking good non the less

[Shane]

Fordboy77 previously posted:

[Rick]

Shane57 previously posted:

[zukrider]

how about reaming the bolt holes out, welding in some tube for pinch, and through bolt then? 3/8" I.D. tubing is available at ace hardware. dont even have to weld it, just cut to size and leave it in there.

[Popsgarage]

zukrider previously posted:

[zukrider]

yeah pops! my words get away from me sometimes. this would provide the through bolt strength, without pinching the unibody.

[Shane]

I thought about doing a sleeve inside the frame in the original design but changed it. I think that I when I build the second set I will have a better idea of how I want them to end up I used 2x2 from the sliders to the frame if they end up hitting or hanging up I will change it to 1x3 tubing. Just kinda seeing on what I can do to improve them after a run to produce a better final project. I also want to add some round tube to the next set with a slight upward angle to also use for a step.

[Popsgarage]

zukrider previously posted: