About the video

In this video, I'll show you from beginning to end on how I built these Rock Sliders for my 4th gen 4runner all from scratch. I take you from tube bending to tube notching all the way to fit up.

Watch all other things I fabricated for my Toyota 4Runner
   • Toyota 4runner Build  

Read more about my PC Setup that I use for SolidWorks and video editing
https://rathasochenda.com/pc-build-2019/

Video Chapters

0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Design layout of rock slider in SolidWorks (CAD) and measurements
1:00 - Cutting main square tube 45 degree ends on metal bandsaw
1:15 - Capping off tube ends
1:30 - Grinding and smoothing welds
2:25 - Initial test fit of rock sliders to frame of 4runner
2:24 - Bending round tube on tube bender
4:03 - Adjust for 20 degree kick of sliders
5:03 - Coping and tube notching
8:30 - Final fit up
9:15 - Prep and paint rock sliders with Steel-it
9:45 - Final Installation of sliders (welding it all in)
10:20 - Final touches - adding grip tape to prevent slipping
11:20 - Preview of what's next to come on channel

Links of products/tools used in the video:

Steel-it Paint: https://amzn.to/3mJDmOq
Tube Notcher: https://amzn.to/3mzTnXc
Hole Saw: https://amzn.to/3t3sTP0
Tube Bender: https://www.jd2.com/model-32-tube-ben...
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Digital Level and Angle Gauge: https://amzn.to/3yuWcLC
Laser Level: https://amzn.to/38hBCDC
Makita Angle Grinder: https://amzn.to/38Mtqf0
3M Fiber Disc: https://amzn.to/3yqvROq
3M Flap Disc: https://amzn.to/3mGpJzG
Palm Sander: https://amzn.to/3By8FA7
Digital Protractor: https://amzn.to/3Dnport
Anti Spatter: https://amzn.to/3zoQJa5
3m Grip Tape: https://amzn.to/2Wt96MD
Rotary Paper Trimmer: https://amzn.to/3sUOpoZ
The welding helmet I use: https://amzn.to/3uS0YBB
Welding Machine: https://amzn.to/3yhMdJw

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