16-Mar-2015
Front view of sliders
The spiders it up as high as I could get them to keep as much ground clearance as I could get.
16-Mar-2015
Somewhat of a top view of the slider
This shows how much the rock guard sticks out on the sides.
16-Mar-2015
Leading edge of slider contours to body
I bet the front and the back of the 1.75" DOM tubing to allow a little sliding motion when needed. I tried to follow the contour of the front fender at the front of the tube.
18-Mar-2015
Test fit of rear fender protection
I'm using some 1" .120 wall side protection for the rear sliders. This will hopefully help to save some bashing of the rear fender area.
19-Mar-2015
Rear side protection tacked in place
After cutting the rear fenders and checking the clearance I tacked both sides in place.
19-Mar-2015
Both sides welded
Afetr I made sure that the angles were correct on both sides I welded both tubes solid.
19-Mar-2015
Passenger side protection
This shows the passenger side protection
19-Mar-2015
Decent protection
This shows the protection for the rear fenders and the cut outs on the body.
19-Mar-2015
Two purposes
The rear sliders will serve two purposes, sliders and protection for the rear fender area and also a combination tie-in point for the C pillar cage support to the frame.
19-Mar-2015
Tacked and ready for welding
This shows the tubes for the sliders and the tie-in tubes for the C pillar base plate.
19-Mar-2015
Roll cage tie-in
I fitted up the tie-in for the C pillar to the frame. The rear slider tie-in along with the C pillar tube creates a strong triangle to the frame.
20-Mar-2015
Added strength for sliders
I added a strength plate between the 1" and 1.75" tubes to basically make them very strong and to give the 1" tube the strength that might be needed for any rock bashing.