[lightnin]

I know that sliders are better off road. My question is mainly based on the step area. Whats the distance between the floorboard and the slider and the floorboard and the Step Bars? I know sliders give better ground clearance but I am wanting to know the top side differences. Do Step Bars tops sit lower than Sliders? Does that make any sence?

 

[MikE2]

Yeah they do sit a little lower, but the biggest difference is they stick out a lot farther so you can step on them. Sliders are more compact and closer in to the body

 

[Dustin]

i step on mine all the time, works great for a step

 

[lightnin]

Thanks guys. The thing is it is for my wife. She can't get into the bronco with nothing on there. I don't want Step bars and she says sliders are higher than step bars and won't be any better off then with nothing.

Dustin have you made any with a drop step yet. I seen a thread a long time ago where you were pondering on it.

 

[Larston]

I have the same problem, my wife is too short to get in the truck Using the sliders as a step isn't a good solution.

Rather than give up ground clearance by lowering the step, I'm looking into ways to set up a retractable step. I think a stirrup of some type would work. Attach it inside the truck (bolt it to the floor, tie it to a seat frame, etc.) so it can be tossed out for use, and put back under the seat afterwards.

 

[badass1tonf100]

nothing a sturdy lil step stool couldnt help

 

[BigBadBronco]

Just curious, does everybody weld the sliders onto the frame or do some actually bolt them on?

Also, what kind of square tubing is used? What wall thickness?

 

[lightnin]

nothing a sturdy lil step stool couldnt help

Mandy says thats easy for you to say you're 6'5" :histerica

 

[MikE2]

She can't get into the bronco with nothing on there. I don't want Step bars and she says sliders are higher than step bars and won't be any better off then with nothing.

Rather than give up ground clearance by lowering the step, I'm looking into ways to set up a retractable step.

I think something like this would suit your needs perfectly. They are a little clumsy at first, but once you get a little prectice at it they are very easy. after a few days I was able to get in my truck and not even think about how I need to step in to the chain. The trick is the driver needs to put the left foot in the chain and the passenger needs to use the right foot.

And of course you will still need a slider to mount the chain on to

 

[Redwagon]

Just curious, does everybody weld the sliders onto the frame or do some actually bolt them on?

Also, what kind of square tubing is used? What wall thickness?

.250 2" square tube for the legs...
.120 1 1'2 round tube for the sliders...
and bolted to the frame...

and stronger than any nerf bar you can buy...

 

[BigBadBronco]

So, if you bolt, Redwagon, why is it that I see so many that are welded? Is there a structural difference to be aware of? Or just a personal pref?

 

[90Beater]

If you bolt them on it's more work but you can take them off if needed.

 

[RLKBOB]

You could get a set of sliders and weld a few tabs on(out of the way) that would allow the addition of a step. You should be able to add these tabs and design a step so the step can either be bolted on or just kinda lifted while tilting and held in like a like camper step.

 

[baldkrys]

I have the same problem, my wife is too short to get in the truck Using the sliders as a step isn't a good solution.

Rather than give up ground clearance by lowering the step, I'm looking into ways to set up a retractable step. I think a stirrup of some type would work. Attach it inside the truck (bolt it to the floor, tie it to a seat frame, etc.) so it can be tossed out for use, and put back under the seat afterwards.
Thanks guys. The thing is it is for my wife. She can't get into the bronco with nothing on there. I don't want Step bars and she says sliders are higher than step bars and won't be any better off then with nothing.

Hey guys check these out. I got one for my wife and she really likes it
http://www.redneckconcepts.com/steps.php?type=SuvStep

 

[Redwagon]

like chris said.

 

[badass1tonf100]

Just curious, does everybody weld the sliders onto the frame or do some actually bolt them on?

Also, what kind of square tubing is used? What wall thickness?

mine are bolt on constructed of 2x3 x.250 rectangular tubing