Toyota Tacoma Rock Sliders – Project Tacoma

Installation

The installation was relatively straight forward as the sliders use existing holes in the frame for mounting.  The color instructions provided by All-Pro Off Road are extremely detailed with two different sections for both the 05-15 & 16-up Tacomas.  We used a motorcycle jack to raise the sliders into position. Then securing the slider on the vertical side of the frame.  With that done we aligned the slider to the frame of the truck with a couple of c-clamps. Then drilling out 7/16” through holes to further secure the sliders to the frame.   We found the driver’s side slider more difficult to install. This is due to the accommodations needed in adjusting the factory brake lines to install the slider.

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Did we mention these sliders are heavy already? At 75+lbs a piece they are also unbalanced and awkward. This motorcycle lift came in handy to raise and lower the sliders.
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We moved the sliders around a bunch to align them.
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With a couple of bolts in to secure the sliders we prepped for drilling. Note the couple of scrapes on the sliders already.
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These C-clamps trued up the sliders to the frame. Literally older than we are these C-clamps came from the family farm my install buddy Frank grew up on.
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The drivers side was more difficult due to the contention with the rear brake lines.  They were gently re-aligned.
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This control module needed to move. It was relocated with a couple of zip ties.

4 comments

  1. I wonder if the dimple die would be better if it were punched the other way? Giving you some potential extra grip when stepping?

    Neat upgrade. I love the aspect of no more door dings, that alone makes them worth every dollar spent!

    1. As it is the configuration works because the bed liner is tacky enough as long as you’ve got some tread on your shoes. I’ve seen your idea incorporated on other types of steps or metal stairs to create an anti-slip surface.

  2. I always had the worst luck with spray cans, either spraying too close and getting runs or too far and the paint would dry before it hit the surface. I did some research and, once I found out about heating the cans up in hot water before spraying, it became much easier to get good results.

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