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ZUKIWORLD Model Specific Suzuki Forum => Suzuki Grand Vitara, Vitara, Chevy Tracker (Gen. 2 Platform) 1999-2005 => Topic started by: 1GV on February 25, 2009, 08:17:18 PM

Title: doing sliders
Post by: 1GV on February 25, 2009, 08:17:18 PM

Hi all

looking at doing sliders / side steps on the GV, what have others done and do you have any pics

thanks

Title: Re: doing sliders
Post by: BackWoodsTracker on February 26, 2009, 06:32:11 AM

I have the factory runningboards on mine. I plan on trying to use most of that to make sliders when the wife gives me the ok to do it.

Title: Re: doing sliders
Post by: bzzr2 on February 26, 2009, 07:16:17 AM

hate to say it but i'm pretty sure the factory parts will not work as sliders, they will bend under the weight of the vehicle.

Title: Re: doing sliders
Post by: olija on February 26, 2009, 07:00:14 PM

I like this setup (as seen on the Shrockworks Sidekick, but it's essentially the same thing)

(http://www.shrockworks.com/files/products/d_371.jpg)
(http://www.shrockworks.com/files/products/d_370.jpg)
(http://www.shrockworks.com/files/products/d_367.jpg)

I am planning on making my own sliders similar to that using 2x2 1/8" wall tubing.

Title: Re: doing sliders
Post by: Yankee-Tim on March 06, 2009, 06:51:35 AM

Quote from: olija on February 26, 2009, 07:00:14 PM

I am planning on making my own sliders similar to that using 2x2 1/8" wall tubing.

I'd recommend at least .250 wall tubing.  We've bent .120 on Samurai's, and the weight of the truck AND the length of the slider are both less than the GV.

I've got 3/16" square tube, using Calmini slider mounts (note: not available), that weld to the frame and body supports.  Very strong, and hasn't ever bent (used VERY hard).

Title: Re: doing sliders
Post by: 1GV on March 06, 2009, 12:15:57 PM

this is just a couple of progrss shots so far

(http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p213/fordy1zuk/Outdoor%20auto%20products/040320091658.jpg)

(http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p213/fordy1zuk/Outdoor%20auto%20products/040320091654.jpg)

(http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p213/fordy1zuk/Outdoor%20auto%20products/040320091656.jpg)

(http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p213/fordy1zuk/Outdoor%20auto%20products/040320091651.jpg)

(http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p213/fordy1zuk/Outdoor%20auto%20products/040320091652.jpg)

Title: Re: doing sliders
Post by: nprecon on March 10, 2009, 08:15:34 AM

Looks very clean so far, 1GV.  The 1st Gen had straight rock panels.  2nd Gen have straight rock panels too, but some models of GVs (like yours) and Trackers have the plastic molding which doesn't flow straight across the bottom of the rock panels. 
They flare out behind the front wheel and in front of the rear wheels.  What's your thoughts on how are you going to bridge the difference between protecting the molding and the sheet metal under it with the curve the plastic molding takes on like with your truck?   Your rails appear they will protect both from horizontal impact, which is an improvement in and of itself, but I see a gap under the doors where the under side of the rock panel is exposed (underneath).   And hey, I don't have an answer to this one, I'm just curious.  I'd love to have a tubing bender and a small MIG!

Title: Re: doing sliders
Post by: 1GV on March 10, 2009, 04:04:46 PM

hi

here are a couple of pics, the slider section follows the curves of the sill and the is bent upward with that angle so it sit higher than the slide section and not intruding on ground clearance, also a couple of cross bars will be fitted to , early design pics will also show the curve

cornflut ruff tread section also will flow with the body

(http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p213/fordy1zuk/Outdoor%20auto%20products/040320091653.jpg)

Sliders with the step section lower as it comes out from the ends of the slider that curves to fit body
(http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p213/fordy1zuk/Outdoor%20auto%20products/250220091602.jpg)

bent up from ends so step is higher

(http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p213/fordy1zuk/Outdoor%20auto%20products/040320091656.jpg)