Weld on slider/steps anyone done it yet

[CookieSoup]

Altho boring i always see the rubicon rails taking a beating and holding up well. since i already have 2 sets (opps) why spend a grand on step sliders when i already have sliders that work well.

Found a couple companies and i found one thread but the company they were talking about already closed

https://www.hkoffroad.com/products/weld-on-slider-steps?variant=39422334992430

https://warriorproducts.com/jeep-jku-renegade-rails-diy-kit-with-steps-54006.html

https://shop.poisonspyder.com/DIY-Rico-Step-trade-Kit-66-5-p/diy-50-050.htm

anyone tried any?

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[Redruby]

Mike instead of buying sliders for my gladiator rubicon I just had some old 1 7/8” pipe lying around bent them and welded to the factory sliders works great.

 

[Pescatoral Pursuit]

I had a local fabricator quote me about $600 to add on to my factory rails what would look like rock hard patriot sliders with 1¾x.120 tubing.

 

[BeepBeep]

I’ve considered weld on, but I’d still like to see someone make a bolt on like these.

https://www.iagperformance.com/iag-full-length-ez-step-add-on-for-2021-ford-bronco-1-pair

 

[CookieSoup]

I had a local fabricator quote me about $600 to add on to my factory rails what would look like rock hard patriot sliders with 1¾x.120 tubing.

i weld i just don't have my own bender

 

[CookieSoup]

Mike instead of buying sliders for my gladiator rubicon I just had some old 1 7/8” pipe lying around bent them and welded to the factory sliders works great.

if i had a bender i might do the same.

i don't have dimple dies either

 

[Redruby]

You can get an inexpensive benders at Harbor Freight, I also don’t have dimple dies but I used a cut off wheel to make the angles a bit slower but can be done

 

[CookieSoup]

You can get an inexpensive benders at Harbor Freight, I also don’t have dimple dies but I used a cut off wheel to make the angles a bit slower but can be done

ya they have pipe benders i would rather make steps out of tube (ID vs OD) and yes i know they will work

dimple dips make the tapered holes to add strength to the sheet metal with a press

after i but a couple hundred in tools buy the steel and don't fuck it up the first go i would rather just but some pre bent stuff thats why i was asking if anyone has tried any of the prebuilt kits and welded them on

 

[j.o.y.ride]

Mine are welded on.

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[Newlife]

Almost a year later and still going super strong

 

[CookieSoup]

Jezzz 2 grand i want to retain my factory rock sliders

 

[CookieSoup]

Almost a year later and still going super strong

thats exactly what i want i just don't have a bender

 

[Newlife]

May can show some pics to a local fabricator and have them built. The guy re attaching mine built them in about 2 hours for me for I think 300.00.

 

[MarkN]

If you don’t have a bender get a couple elbows and weld them on. I did a 90 in the back and a 45 in the front.

Mark

 

[CookieSoup]

If you don’t have a bender get a couple elbows and weld them on. I did a 90 in the back and a 45 in the front.

Mark

Okay THATS smart i might do that

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