2011 Tac Ideas

[musty40]

Newtac11,

I think I would hold out for a 1/4 ton trailer.

Looking forward to watching the build. I'm just starting on my 2010 Tacoma.

Alan

[Newtac11]

Mod #1 wil be ordered as soon as the Tax refund arrives.

I have decided to use given advice here and get sliders.(a smart man heads advice of smarter men) I chose the All-Pro rock sliders
http://www.allprooffroad.com/05tacom...omarocksliders

I like the fact that they beef up the frame a bit, have countersunk bolts (so they dont hang or become damaged on rock), have the kick out, and use a thicker walled tube (.132 as opposed to .120). I will most likely have them welded on though. The price is nice at $400 also.

Now I leave it up to you all to tell me why I shouldn't...or good choice.

[deadbeat son]

Mod #1 wil be ordered as soon as the Tax refund arrives.

I have decided to use given advice here and get sliders.(a smart man heads advice of smarter men) I chose the All-Pro rock sliders
http://www.allprooffroad.com/05tacom...omarocksliders

I like the fact that they beef up the frame a bit, have countersunk bolts (so they dont hang or become damaged on rock), have the kick out, and use a thicker walled tube (.132 as opposed to .120). I will most likely have them welded on though. The price is nice at $400 also.

Now I leave it up to you all to tell me why I shouldn't...or good choice.

Good choice on getting a set of sliders. From the photos, the All-Pro look like a pretty quality piece. I went with Slee Sliders, but they're more than double the price of the All-Pro. The Slees also reinforce the frame, but I think the fit is their biggest advantage. They bolted up exactly, with precise compensation for every little rivet or bolt in the frame. I installed them in my driveway with a headlamp in about 2 hrs. There was something that I didn't like about the idea of welding the frame on my new truck.

All in all, I'd say the All-Pro sound like a good choice for your needs.

[WASURF63]

Mod #1 wil be ordered as soon as the Tax refund arrives.

I have decided to use given advice here and get sliders.(a smart man heads advice of smarter men) I chose the All-Pro rock sliders
http://www.allprooffroad.com/05tacom...omarocksliders

I like the fact that they beef up the frame a bit, have countersunk bolts (so they dont hang or become damaged on rock), have the kick out, and use a thicker walled tube (.132 as opposed to .120). I will most likely have them welded on though. The price is nice at $400 also.

Now I leave it up to you all to tell me why I shouldn't...or good choice.

The good choice was made when you decided to add sliders, period.
I've had both. I'm running a bolt-on version this time around.
I don't consistently pound the crap out of them, just periodically,
and both versions have held up pretty well for my intended use.
Could argue pros and cons all day.

There is some good discussion here:
http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...ead.php?t=2414

Have you added Stubbs sliders to your list of considerations?
http://www.stubbswelding.com/page14.html

[Newtac11]

Ordered the ALL-PRO sliders Monday. http://www.allprooffroad.com/05tacom...omarocksliders Was hoping to have them as a weekend project(as I was told they would ship in a couple days), but the gentleman informed me friday that all the stock is there to make em...so...maybe next weekend? Missed out on some good weather for install too...oh well.

Ended up spending the day drooling on some Kimbers and an FNH FNX 40 at the Bass Pro Shop in Denver.

[TACODOC]

I have weld on sliders from Bent Up.

Bolt on is better, theyll need paint or powdercoat again in the future... For that reason alone I recommend not welding them on. Bolt on is GTG.

YMMV

[Newtac11]

Bolt on sliders are in. now to prime/paint them.
Awfuly hard sitting here at work knowing they are in the bed of the truck right now.

Whats worse is they will have to wait until wed night at best (bowling league tonite) I was thinking a flat matt black finish...recomendations? A black high gloss may be easier to clean...

[TACODOC]

My first recommendation is to NOT rattle can them - it wont hold up, especially on sliders, so while you have them off I'd POWDER COAT them. Otherwise, you'll be like me and repainting those suckers once or twice a year...

If you must paint, I recommend 2 methods in order of preference:

1. POR-15. Good prep, base coat and top coat. Best paint option IMO.

2. Rust Oleum semi gloss black. Good prep, use a good self etching red oxide primer and top coat with the semi gloss black.

[TangoBlue]

X2 on the PC. In fact I recommend matte finish "crinckle coat" type black. The fine, rough texture provides some grippy texture to climb on, masks deformities caused by rocks, and can be easily touched up with a variety of matte black spray-on paint. I'm VERY glad to have it - makes touch up painless.

[Newtac11]

Has anyone tried Rhino Liner on these? would it work?

Doc....can I get POR-15 at Lowes or Home Depot? And, are you saying to use the POR-15 as prep and primer? Sorry to ask such simple questions, but I have never painted metal...