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Hey Bryan, Welcome to the group. I see your on the soggy side of the state. Sounds like you have a great start to your 4runner build. I hope to meet you someday in the cascades!

Another day (like 3 hours) of slider building. Welded out the driver side. Still need to cut and fab the rock light pockets. Made a sheet metal template for the traction studs. Drilled half of the 200 holes that will be needed. :sleepy:

Looks great!

I sold one of the Midland 275 's earlier this year. It is a good unit. Problem is that not many people are running them. The other issue is that GMRS crosses over with FRS (handitalkie's). Problem is interference from random other groups using the same channel. I would reccomend buying a cheap...

I have been building some sliders. Finally got the passenger side tacked up...

Hey, Welcome to the crew. You are in an amazing area of the PNW for exploring. Hope to meet you guys some day!

Well, I gotta get the driver side tacked up, which is a PIA because there is a lot more going on over there as far as factory $hit goes. Then I have a few "extra's" that will be added to the sliders! Weld out, coating.....it' gunna be a bit. Plus, I will start tracking down a parasitic draw...

Today I finally got the passenger side slider tacked up,

I've been a little distracted with other chores the last several days. Yesterday I changed the engine oil and the gear oil in both diffs with Amsoil products. I did manage to cut, drill, and prep the remaining pieces that will be needed.

I noticed that, graet choice. It looks great!

You're very welcome. I am humbled to have had a part in building a home for such an awesome light bar. It will look even better when it gets lifted, and the skid plate is more visible.

Managed to get all of the welds finished on the main slider sections. Tomorrow I will start working on the mounting portion.

Thanks John!

Sounds like you guys have a ton going on, plus the holiday. So .., why is it not done?! ....Lol

Today I finished getting all of the tedious pieces cut and tacked up...

Yeah, me too! Cough, @G.Goodwin , cough lol

The above process is a bit time consuming but you end up with a perfect fitting joint... Now to make 5 more!

Today I worked on getting some of the pieces tack welded together. I also made a template for the stubby pieces that strengthen the step tube and attach it to the main slide bar. Because I decided to angle the step tube up about 20 degrees, it made for a challenge in cutting those double angles...

Nice truck! I feel you would be fine with 2x2 x.250 wall main slider tube and 1.5 x 1.5 x .250 connector arms. And .120 wall round tube is adequate for the step portion but you could upgrade to .188 wall if you feel your style of trails will warrant the extra protection.

What kind of truck? Do you know the weight? I am using 2x3x.250 wall rectangle tube for the main slide bar. 2x2x.250 wall will be used extend to the frame , plus have 1/4" thick gussets. Then 3x1/2 flat bar will be used to sandwich the frame in 4 locations. I DO NOT recommend welding the bars...