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Post by quackaddict on Jul 16, 2014 13:19:31 GMT -6
Was browsing Craigslist (at work) and saw this minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/pts/4565951908.html
$300 for brand new x wings is an amazing deal! I don't know the seller but thought I would pass this along. I already have All Pro sliders or I would have already bought these
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Post by rooooo on Jul 21, 2014 15:53:54 GMT -6
I know, I'm drooling over them..........
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Post by quackaddict on Jul 22, 2014 8:31:30 GMT -6
I know, I'm drooling over them.......... Yeah somebody needs to buy these things! I can't believe nobody has jumped on these |
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Post by rooooo on Jul 23, 2014 20:18:44 GMT -6
I bought them tonight! Holy crap are they sweet. And heavy!
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Post by Tstormin (AKA Bill) on Jul 24, 2014 22:25:18 GMT -6
Hey everyone!! ROOOOO, was it someone from the the south metro? Vikesfan by change you bought them from ?
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Post by quackaddict on Jul 25, 2014 11:25:24 GMT -6
Awesome Rooooo! Need to see some pics of those bad boys installed! |
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Post by rooooo on Jul 25, 2014 13:59:46 GMT -6
Umm...I don't think it was Vikesfan. He was out in Orono. Super cool guy, I didn't get to see his FJ though because it was in the garage. I picked up bolts today because he didn't have them (dang it's hard to find those 10.9 rated bolts, I hope to find more at a different Home Depot on my way home!) I will have them on tonight or tomorrow and take pics.
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Post by kumba on Jul 25, 2014 18:56:58 GMT -6
Good deal Rooooo. Yes, It's difficult to find 10.9 metric size bolts with any decent variety of sizes. I'm surprised you found bolts at Home Depot. I've had zero luck finding 10.9 metric bolts there in the sizes I've been looking for. I still have the best luck at local hardware stores. Anxious to see pics.
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Post by rooooo on Jul 25, 2014 19:47:31 GMT -6
So..... I don't think these sliders were intended for an FJ. The brackets don't line up at all. I got out the set of factory sliders I have to compare and they are nowhere close. Should I have them welded on? New holes drilled? Ugh. The sliders are super cool but I'm really perturbed that they aren't for an FJ. What would you guys do?
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Post by rooooo on Jul 25, 2014 19:48:29 GMT -6
The length looks perfect... If I can figure out a way to mount them!
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Post by rooooo on Jul 25, 2014 19:54:54 GMT -6
So..... I don't think these sliders were intended for an FJ. The brackets don't line up at all. I got out the set of factory sliders I have to compare and they are nowhere close. Should I have them welded on? New holes drilled? Ugh. The sliders are super cool but I'm really perturbed that they aren't for an FJ. What would you guys do? I actually found the M8 1.35 x 35mm grade 10.9 bolts, washers, and lock washers at Home Depot after trying hardware hank in Eagan first. I did have to go to 2 locations to get all 16. |
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Post by quackaddict on Jul 25, 2014 21:58:46 GMT -6
So..... I don't think these sliders were intended for an FJ. The brackets don't line up at all. I got out the set of factory sliders I have to compare and they are nowhere close. Should I have them welded on? New holes drilled? Ugh. The sliders are super cool but I'm really perturbed that they aren't for an FJ. What would you guys do? Man that's a tough one, i would be pissed, I'm pissed for you! Seems odd the guy would advertise them as "FJ" sliders...and wouldn't want to show off his FJ. You could probably get your $ back, false advertising, but its such a good deal... I would maybe post over in the "big" forum and see what kind of feedback you get on welding or??? I think they make them for tacos and 4runners too so they could be for one of those |
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Post by rooooo on Jul 25, 2014 22:23:36 GMT -6
Yeah I was over on the forum looking around... It seems they go back and forth about welding them..... And yeah, in hindsight, maybe it was fishy. I honestly don't know why he'd say they are for an fj. Problem is.... I'm not quite sure what they are for! I can't find specs anywhere about bracket placement for different vehicles. So..... Yeah. I'm just not sure what to do. It seems some guys are against welding because if the bars get wrecked it's very hard to replace them.... But others are for welding, because it's stronger.
I really should have studied bracket placement better before buying. These do have brackets that make an "L" shape to wrap under the frame. I read for other vehicles, that is for even better welds.
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Post by rooooo on Jul 26, 2014 13:36:51 GMT -6
Okay. More thought into this: What if I get some steel long enough to reach all the factory pre-drilled holes in my frame, and drill holes in it to match the holes on my FJ, then weld that to each slider...then bolt them on?
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Post by quackaddict on Aug 11, 2014 14:54:04 GMT -6
Sooo what's the update? What did you end up doing?
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Post by rooooo on Aug 27, 2014 15:07:36 GMT -6
Welded them right on! Sorry about the delay, I have been meaning to take some better pics of them! They look awesome! And they are SOLID.
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Post by rooooo on Aug 30, 2014 22:38:14 GMT -6
I still need to take better pics! Attachments:
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Post by broomballbiker on Sept 2, 2014 18:02:33 GMT -6
Looks awesome. How do you like them getting in and out?
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Post by quackaddict on Sept 4, 2014 14:47:45 GMT -6
I still need to take better pics! Those look awesome! |
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Post by rooooo on Oct 10, 2014 12:41:47 GMT -6
Sorry for not answering sooner...they are pretty okay getting in and out. I have short legs, so of course I hit them, but I'm used to it now. I like them a lot!
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