What do you guys find is needed for attaching sliders on xjs?

I come from a toyota background ans we just weld them to the frame with scab plates and gussets. We usually do 4 or 5 legs.

Reason I ask is that I have seen several sets now that only use 2 legs. I am planning on doing 2x2x.120 square tubing for the construction. Want to keep weight down and the taco is the hardcore wheeler so the jeep sliders won't see too much abuse. Is frame plating required on these things?

 

Most do two legs welded/bolted to unibody rail then welded to pinch seam.

 

Two legs bolted to the unibody + pinch seam bolted. You could weld that as well. In my case I bolted everything for now as I might plate the unibody one day after wich I would just weld the sliders to it.

 

For bolt on aplications are you just drilling new holes thru the frame rail or are there existing holes you try to use?

 

I am about to do my sliders too. Is there any we can get some pics of some that r done??? Thanks

 

There are some here.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&g...33&bih=239#p=0

Also a quite a few threads in the fab section.

I was just skeptical about how the unibody frame held up and wanted to get peoples first hand experiences.

 

You drill new holes. I have stage 3 JCR sliders and you are suppose to drill new holes and use self tapping screws provided. Some people complain that self tappers might not be strong enough but keep in mind that they just hold the slider in place, all the weight and stress is by the pinch seem where the slider lays flat against the body. I was able to use nuts and bolts instead of many of the self tappers. There are some holes in the unibody by my mounts where I was able to put a nut inside the frame using thin pliers.

 

Just weld it.

 

i just bolting mine on right now, if u have any issues. you can always weld them later imo

 

and i actually tapped the threads into the frame (took a little more time). that way i can run a 5/16" bolt instead of screws

 

Don't worry I will be welding mine on. Was just asking out of curiosity.

So they do fine without frame reinforcements then it seems.

 

Im sure they'll be fine but i would attach a plate to the end of the legs, that way they will have more area covered for stress to disperse. I plated mine. 3"x3"x1/4" angle iron. Very simple and works very well! And cheap! Cost me $10.

 

They have plates at the end of the legs. That's where the holes are for the bolts.

 

I didn't know if you were gonna make your own. All you need is a welder and a cutting tool. Cheaper than buying it.

 

Makes sense.