EasyDoesIt18
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I just picked up a 2018 Power Wagon and will be using it to haul my 19' toy hauler and trail rides around Las Vegas NV and Utah. In preparation for a Moab trip, I'm building a set of sliders and I'm torn between bolt on (see White Knuckle) or welding it directly to the frame with 1/2" flat stock plates and angle supports.
The sliders will double as a step but the main function is to protect the long vulnerable area below the doors.
Additionally is it worth it to flatten the pinch weld so the slider hugs the body more and gives you that extra 3/4" of clearance or am I splitting hairs?
So what have you full size guys done on your newer trucks/suvs?
It should be noted that I don't typically keep trucks longer than 3 years but this one might be different since I bought it new (my first new vehicle).
So the question is:
Thanks for your input.
The sliders will double as a step but the main function is to protect the long vulnerable area below the doors.
Additionally is it worth it to flatten the pinch weld so the slider hugs the body more and gives you that extra 3/4" of clearance or am I splitting hairs?
So what have you full size guys done on your newer trucks/suvs?
It should be noted that I don't typically keep trucks longer than 3 years but this one might be different since I bought it new (my first new vehicle).
So the question is:
- Bolt On, Leave Pinch Weld As Is
- Bolt On, Flatten Pinch Weld
- Weld On, Leave Pinch Weld As Is
- Weld On, Flatten Pinch Weld
Thanks for your input.
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