stumpXJ
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
I did something very similar, but added a kick-out at the rear of the tube. I cant tell you how many times I saved my old truck from trees and deep ruts/trenches. Without the kickout, it would have eaten my bedsides for breakfast.
I pulled the sliders off the truck before getting rid of it, and they are going on my XJ soon.
Definitely want to run a few braces in the middle though.
The tube, if they are mounted correctly, will also make a VERY nice place to use a hi-lift on. I used to easily lift the whole side of my truck on mine. Sliders arent very practical if they wont support the weight of the vehicle. I have slammed down on mine many of times... Build it strong.
~James
PS, leave them angled. You will lose breakover clearance when they are straightout, especially in rutted/dipped hilltops. "Boatsides" on comp trucks are angled up for a reason.
I pulled the sliders off the truck before getting rid of it, and they are going on my XJ soon.
Definitely want to run a few braces in the middle though.
The tube, if they are mounted correctly, will also make a VERY nice place to use a hi-lift on. I used to easily lift the whole side of my truck on mine. Sliders arent very practical if they wont support the weight of the vehicle. I have slammed down on mine many of times... Build it strong.
~James
PS, leave them angled. You will lose breakover clearance when they are straightout, especially in rutted/dipped hilltops. "Boatsides" on comp trucks are angled up for a reason.
Last edited: