I went out and looked ant took pictures of how they mounted without a BL. The actually are touching the cab on the left side of the truck. I'll be interested to see what happens when I flex. Hopefully it'll just bed that little tab on the cab and that will be the end of it. I'll post pics. up in a few.

 

Here's the pictures I promised:

 

Yea, it's a 94 single cab longbed(i think). It's a prerunner project so would these just be a waste of money?

 

ill need measurements if its a long bed for sure.

its not a waste if you want them.

 

I have the same style as you do extended cab with the normal length box

 

yup^ i know.

 

def. interested in a set! maybe in a few weeks or month hopefully! only prob. for me is getting the angle right. How do they fair against rocks and big hits?

 

they have not been tested yet... soon enough.

 

hurry and test them and u will prob. have you another order! LOL!!!

 

going wheeling this weekend, not sure it will test them but who knows. its good insurance to have. much stronger than the rocker.

 

Zack I was bored the other day at work and jack the side of my Jeep about a foot and they did not move. So I think yours should hold the weight of the Ranger with no problem.

 

I am going over to my cousins, got a fork truck, gonna try the same thing. just got to get the ranger back on the road and drive it over there.

 

This is the same design of many sliders that I've seen. All have held up well to hits, scrapes, bangs etc. I don't see any reason why these would not perform. Mine are similiar just flared out a bit towards the rear and they've held up great to rocks. I've seriously (hard hit, holding up passenger side of truck) used them once and I was super impressed.

 

Yeah Bryan I dont have any doubts that they will not hold up. The weakest spot is going to be the welds to the frame IMO.