DIY tub sliders?

Blake Stamper

Blake Stamper

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With savvy tub sliders appearing to be gone at this point, I was wondering who all here has made their own tub sliders, I know starkey, Blaine, and jjvw all had some form of tub slider using 6061 T6 bar, I was curious if I was missing anyone or if anyone has some ideas on how to accomplish this, about to start a new build and want to get some ideas!
 
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astjp2 said:
Find someone with a big cnc press brake.
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No need if all we are building is the straight section above the wheel opening. If the goal is to get a nice bend around the corner, a press brake isn't going to stop the aluminum from cracking.
 
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Is there a noticeable benefit to having it wrap around the tub bend? Flux has me so excited but I’m trying not to get my hopes up just incase.
 
Blake Stamper said:
With savvy tub sliders appearing to be gone at this point, I was wondering who all here has made their own tub sliders, I know starkey, Blaine, and jjvw all had some form of tub slider using 6061 T6 bar, I was curious if I was missing anyone or if anyone has some ideas on how to accomplish this, about to start a new build and want to get some ideas!
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Ask and you shall receive.

Post in thread '2004 LJ In Flux'
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/2004-lj-in-flux.57641/post-1532268
 
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JMT said:
Ask and you shall receive.

Post in thread '2004 LJ In Flux'
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/2004-lj-in-flux.57641/post-1532268
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I’m loving what flux is up to but I was referring to the tub rail, as in the stainless steel bar that went into the top of corner armor to add as a slider in the back,
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Like what @Irun has aswell as many other members. The only homemade version I’ve seen is @jjvw but I was curious if there was anyone else that has done it?
 
Blake Stamper said:
I’m loving what flux is up to but I was referring to the tub rail, as in the stainless steel bar that went into the top of corner armor to add as a slider in the back, View attachment 525690
Like what @Irun has aswell as many other members. The only homemade version I’ve seen is @jjvw but I was curious if there was anyone else that has done it?
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Here’s a link to my fab process. They are non-radiused.

Post in thread '05 Flame Red TJ Build'
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/05-flame-red-tj-build.3998/post-1336928
 
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Blake Stamper said:
Awesome! I thought I remembered you doing them but clearly didn’t go far enough back in your build thread. You get a chance to use them yet?
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No, WA has wheel coverage laws. They’re ready to go when I wheel on the West side of the state where trails get narrow. I’m looking forward to it. I still prefer the rub rails over the GR flares.

@Alex01 fabbed a radiused set of rub rails. 😋
 
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JMT said:
No, WA has wheel coverage laws. They’re ready to go when I wheel on the West side of the state where trails get narrow. I’m looking forward to it. I still prefer the rub rails over the GR flares.

@Alex01 fabbed a radiused set of rub rails. 😋
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Thanks this was the one I was looking for!!
 
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starkey480 said:
I have the savvy rails. If I didn’t have them then I would probably just make a straight aluminum piece and not worry about the curve. I’m not sure my fab skills would let me get a very clean curve.
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That’s where I’m at, the bend looks good but idk if I could pull it off
 
Blake Stamper said:
That’s where I’m at, the bend looks good but idk if I could pull it off
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If the aluminum bar could be bent to fit the curve cleanly, we would see more DIY versions like this. The aluminum cracks. That is a reason why the Savvy rails were stainless and formed the way they are.
 
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jjvw said:
If the aluminum bar could be bent to fit the curve cleanly, we would see more DIY versions like this. The aluminum cracks. That is a reason why the Savvy rails were stainless and formed the way they are.
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Makes sense, thanks for the info!!
 
starkey480 said:
I have the savvy rails. If I didn’t have them then I would probably just make a straight aluminum piece and not worry about the curve. I’m not sure my fab skills would let me get a very clean curve.
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The curve is not worth the hassle. I just ordered it long enough to attempt. The first side went pretty smooth and the second was a pita which ended with a crack. It was salvageable but nowhere as clean as a savvy bend.
 
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Alex01 said:
The curve is not worth the hassle. I just ordered it long enough to attempt. The first side went pretty smooth and the second was a pita which ended with a crack. It was salvageable but nowhere as clean as a savvy bend.
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Copy that, straight it is!
 
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