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i will def buy a set. I really like the fact ( and i dont think anyone else has mentioned this) they do a great job of covering up the ugly frame showing when u do a BL.
 
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Weld on for quality.
 
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Anything updates on this Zach?
 
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School is taking way too much time, I want to wait until I graduate in December to start working on them
 
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you could make one bracket for both couldn't you?

as i said, i vote weld on, and a 4th leg to the frame if at all possible
 
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Gotcha. School gets busy at times. Good luck on graduating in December. I hopefully graduate in May then transfer to North Carolina.
 
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School? Your letting school get in the way of your personal life! Looser!

lol j/j I probably wont have money till then anyway!
 
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Id sell them weld on and not put the legs on them, as shipping with out the legs welded on will make the package smaller and cheaper. Then people can angle the slider the way they want.
 
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Originally Posted by redranger4.0
Id sell them weld on and not put the legs on them, as shipping with out the legs welded on will make the package smaller and cheaper. Then people can angle the slider the way they want.
that is a good idea, thought about that myself before too. i may do that.
 
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Lets Git er dun
 
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and a 4th leg to the frame if at all possible
Why a 4th? Anyone who makes 'em for Toy's and such only have 3. Just extra tubing if you ask me..
 
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any progress?
 
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still in school
 
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Originally Posted by 2002FX4
Why a 4th? Anyone who makes 'em for Toy's and such only have 3. Just extra tubing if you ask me..
I had three supports and I had a 4th welded in towarrds the back of the sliders and it inproved the strength of the sliders enormously. There is no flex at all now.
 
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Originally Posted by redranger4.0
Id sell them weld on and not put the legs on them, as shipping with out the legs welded on will make the package smaller and cheaper. Then people can angle the slider the way they want.
Good idea, maybe have both options, let the buyer choose. This being for instances where they might trust their wellding skills on flat surfaces but not so much on curved surfaces, or for people who can't weld and want to find a way to bolt it on.
 
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hey im fixin to do my BL and my GF already said she wants a step so she doesnt flash everyone when she wears a skirt, so u got one order waitin for sure
 
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still in school
Principal Strickland: Shape up man, you're a slacker. Do you wanna be a slacker for the rest of your life?
 
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Originally Posted by Lefty04LevelII
Principal Strickland: Shape up man, you're a slacker. Do you wanna be a slacker for the rest of your life?
Id ask him what he did before his last final or presentation
 
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Id ask him what he did before his last final or presentation
I'd reply with Nothing! I'm graduated, HA!
 
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im down, id prefer weld ons but ill buy a set either way n have it welded down here.
 
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Originally Posted by redranger4.0
Id sell them weld on and not put the legs on them, as shipping with out the legs welded on will make the package smaller and cheaper. Then people can angle the slider the way they want.
AGREED. As long as there is a set to fit a regular cab truck and at a reasonable price, I will deff. be getting a set
 
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Put me on the list. I just put 2 nice size dents on my rocker panel. I take it you are still in school?
Is there any approximate price?
 
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steel prices fluctuate all day long its unreal.

i will be making a new set for the truck in a few weeks. that is the design I will make and offer.
 
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Do you think you're going to able to offer them for less then $250??

I called and got a price here http://www.bbpfab.com/12632.html . They were about $300 after shipping.
 
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250 will be pushing it on materials.

I dont know what that guy is using but its not DOM. Its either CREW or HREW. I dont use DOM either but I used CREW. It really depends on what you want, he must get great prices on steel. My connection isnt bad but I know about how much I am spending per slider.
 


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