Rock Slider Mod! - How to.

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Hi all,

I'm planning rock sliders as well on my 04. The stock sliders work, but I've tore off my steps before also. I want the rails to be away from the body with a step plate on them.

My shop is coming together.



Tools:
32 ton shop press, not tested on 1/2" yet.
Pipe bender will bend 2" x 0.25 wall.
CNC plasma table can cut 1/2" plate.

Material:
Rails - 2" x 0.25 wall round tubing.
Brackets - made from 0.5" steel plate.

Build notes:
1) Setting up plasma table now.

2) Can make steps from 0.5" plate with Hummer cut into the step material, cool.

For cutting those blocks you need a horizontal band saw. You can have them all cut in an hour. Cheap horizontal saws start at $250, here. Harbor Fright there about $200, with a 20% coupon.

Vern