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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: bradley on July 12, 2012, 10:35:09 PM

Title: zj rock sliders
Post by: bradley on July 12, 2012, 10:35:09 PM
After the fathers day run i have realized i need to start making more armor for the zj.
The question is r rock slides bolted onto the frame or r they welded.
Any advice from anyone who has built them b4 would b appreciated

thanks in advance
Title: Re: zj rock sliders
Post by: w squared on July 12, 2012, 10:37:34 PM
Uh....ZJ = no frame.

Johnny or Fraser or NUXJr can fill you in on sliders for the Sleezy Z.
Title: Re: zj rock sliders
Post by: bradley on July 12, 2012, 10:40:43 PM
Uh....ZJ = no frame.

Johnny or Fraser or NUXJr can fill you in on sliders for the Sleezy Z.



ya no kidding!
i am pretty sure u know i mean the shitty uni-body sub frame

Title: Re: zj rock sliders
Post by: WhiteOut on July 12, 2012, 10:46:31 PM
Bolted or welded to the unibody, then bolts through the pinch seam below the doors. I'll grab some pics
Title: Re: zj rock sliders
Post by: bradley on July 12, 2012, 10:49:44 PM
Bolted or welded to the unibody, then bolts through the pinch seam below the doors. I'll grab some pics

thanks
Title: Re: zj rock sliders
Post by: JackstandJohnny on July 12, 2012, 11:02:48 PM
buildin some soon buddy.

next few weeks.  i'll take step by step pics for you.

they will be welded into the frame.  we will be welding 1/8" plate into the 'frame rails' for support and bolted into the pinch seam in the rocker. 

what i'm doing to the front is gonna be sick though ;)
Title: Re: zj rock sliders
Post by: bradley on July 12, 2012, 11:20:12 PM
buildin some soon buddy.

next few weeks.  i'll take step by step pics for you.

they will be welded into the frame.  we will be welding 1/8" plate into the 'frame rails' for support and bolted into the pinch seam in the rocker. 

what i'm doing to the front is gonna be sick though ;)

i am not 100 percent sure when i will actually start building them, but i am planning a bit different of a way on building them, the bottom section underneath the doors is pretty rotted out so i wanted to cut most of that out and build the rock sliders into that section, i havent taken a really good look at it yet to c if it will  actually work but thats the plan so far
Title: Re: zj rock sliders
Post by: tubby on July 12, 2012, 11:47:00 PM

 the bottom section underneath the doors is pretty rotted out so i wanted to cut most of that out and build the rock sliders into that section, i havent taken a really good look at it yet to c if it will  actually work but thats the plan so far

It will work but it's a major pain in the buttocks. Cutting out the rusted rocker panels and incorporating a slider is a kill two birds with one stone situation. I've helped a poor bastard do this 2 years ago and it was very time consuming . Two XJ guys I know that have done this swear they would never do it again. Totally doable though
Title: Re: zj rock sliders
Post by: bradley on July 12, 2012, 11:50:06 PM
It will work but it's a major pain in the buttocks. Cutting out the rusted rocker panels and incorporating a slider is a kill two birds with one stone situation. I've helped a poor bastard do this 2 years ago and it was very time consuming . Two XJ guys I know that have done this swear they would never do it again. Totally doable though

well thats good to hear, i dont need easy i just need doable
Title: Re: zj rock sliders
Post by: NUXJR on July 13, 2012, 12:37:37 AM
I've got the Ironrock sliders on mine if ya wanna check em out ;D
Title: Re: zj rock sliders
Post by: bradley on July 13, 2012, 12:41:12 PM
I've got the Ironrock sliders on mine if ya wanna check em out ;D


Sure I wouldent mind takin a look
Title: Re: zj rock sliders
Post by: Pookapotamus on July 13, 2012, 01:20:10 PM
I have done the Genright sliders to 2 of my Xj's by cutting out the rocker panel and welding the sliders up inside. It is not that big of a pain if you have done it before, my first one turned out ok and was functional but did not look great.the second was far easier and looks great. If you have the time and skill I would totally recommend doing it this way. And I will be doing this to a friends Xj When he gets around to fixing his. let me know if you want some pointers, might even have a few pics some where.

Pook
Title: Re: zj rock sliders
Post by: bradley on July 13, 2012, 08:31:55 PM
I have done the Genright sliders to 2 of my Xj's by cutting out the rocker panel and welding the sliders up inside. It is not that big of a pain if you have done it before, my first one turned out ok and was functional but did not look great.the second was far easier and looks great. If you have the time and skill I would totally recommend doing it this way. And I will be doing this to a friends Xj When he gets around to fixing his. let me know if you want some pointers, might even have a few pics some where.

Pook

thanks, once i get going i will send you a pm if i have any questions
Title: Re: zj rock sliders
Post by: NUXJR on July 16, 2012, 08:46:23 AM

Sure I wouldent mind takin a look

They were on the ZJ at the Father's day run ;)
Title: Re: zj rock sliders
Post by: bradley on July 16, 2012, 11:16:35 AM
They were on the ZJ at the Father's day run ;)



Ya I saw them on there they looked awsome, I was more curious to how they were mounted tho
Title: Re: zj rock sliders
Post by: NUXJR on July 16, 2012, 03:28:09 PM
I did'nt take any pics when I did the install.  Could go here http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=IROR&Product_Code=IR-ZPRS&Category_Code=ZA and click on installation instructions for an idea.
Title: Re: zj rock sliders
Post by: bradley on July 17, 2012, 09:09:03 PM
I did'nt take any pics when I did the install.  Could go here http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=IROR&Product_Code=IR-ZPRS&Category_Code=ZA and click on installation instructions for an idea.



Sweet thanks for the link I will check it out