Slider Questions - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

RunningRampid · 10-02-2007, 10:51 AM

I want to get a set of sliders for my 2005 Tacoma and was wondering if anyone has a set of the sliders from Empire Performance and Offroad www.empirepao.com? Theirs are fully welded, made out of CREW, and come with gussets. But they are only 1.5" tubing. I saw some posts over on TTORA about them but nothing real negative.

sceep · 10-02-2007, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by RunningRampid

I want to get a set of sliders for my 2005 Tacoma and was wondering if anyone has a set of the sliders from Empire Performance and Offroad www.empirepao.com? Theirs are fully welded, made out of CREW, and come with gussets. But they are only 1.5" tubing. I saw some posts over on TTORA about them but nothing real negative.

to answer your question...
yes, people are running them.

vetteboy79 · 10-02-2007, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by sceep

to answer your question...
yes, people are running them.

x2

I'm sure someone has bought them at one point.

At least he posted on the correct day.

howyadoin · 10-02-2007, 11:49 AM

I hate it when bolt-ons are only partially welded!

Keith · 10-02-2007, 11:52 AM

you need to get a set from Richard......
www.stubbswelding.com

CronusTRD · 10-02-2007, 11:57 AM

Avoid Empire and get a set from someone that is proven.

Demello, Bentup, All Pro, Stubbs, etc.

RunningRampid · 10-02-2007, 01:38 PM

Why avoid Empire? I've done lots of searching and found nothing negative yet about them, and found a few positive things too. They are new to the scene so I do expect them to be a tad unknown, isn't that usually how it is with new companies?

Thanks for the info, i'll check those others out too.

CronusTRD · 10-02-2007, 05:02 PM

You want sliders out of DOM. They are way overpriced for inferior materials.

traxman25 · 10-07-2007, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by RunningRampid

Why avoid Empire? I've done lots of searching and found nothing negative yet about them, and found a few positive things too. They are new to the scene so I do expect them to be a tad unknown, isn't that usually how it is with new companies?

Thanks for the info, i'll check those others out too.

I can help you out with fully welded, ready to bolt on, 05 sliders too. We use a heavier tubing and they are available in DOM too! There's lots of guys running and loving them too!

RunningRampid · 10-13-2007, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by traxman25

I can help you out with fully welded, ready to bolt on, 05 sliders too. We use a heavier tubing and they are available in DOM too! There's lots of guys running and loving them too!

But is heavier DOM really needed?

TejasYOTA · 10-14-2007, 07:06 AM

Go with CBI!

www.cbioffroadfab.com

traxman25 · 10-14-2007, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by RunningRampid

But is heavier DOM really needed?

DOM by itself does not physically weigh more. As for if it is needed, all depends what kind of wheeling you do. If you do much in rocks and don't want dents then go with DOM or a thick wall heavier tubing.

Buddha · 10-14-2007, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by RunningRampid

But is heavier DOM really needed?

If you are going to use your sliders as sliders, then you want DOM. I have come down on mine with the full weight of the truck and never had a problem. I have DeMello Hybrids. Cheap, they were not, but they have saved me more than a few times.

Tim

Taco_Kid · 03-28-2009, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by CronusTRD

You want sliders out of DOM. They are way overpriced for inferior materials.

can you give an example of why they are overpriced and why you think CREW is inferior. i see recommendations for Stubbs, he uses CREW.

Dare44 · 03-29-2009, 10:54 AM

I have the Trail Gear Sliders on my 4runner that are DOM and you can not destroy those if you tried. I have been on Moonrocks and Fordyce with them and slammed a telephone pole with the side of my truck at about 20mph and didn't do a dam thing to the sliders

locotaco85 · 03-29-2009, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Taco_Kid

can you give an example of why they are overpriced and why you think CREW is inferior. i see recommendations for Stubbs, he uses CREW.

Because 4xInnovations sells ones made from 1-3/4" DOM for less than they sell theirs for, and he's a Pirate vendor?

deange · 03-29-2009, 07:58 PM

I've got 4xinnovations DOM sliders with the kick out on my 2000 Tacoma. I've abused them pretty well so far and they are doing great. I'd buy them again in a heart beat.

Taco_Kid · 03-29-2009, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by locotaco85

Because 4xInnovations sells ones made from 1-3/4" DOM for less than they sell theirs for, and he's a Pirate vendor?

ok, its not a apples-to-apples comparison. the 4x sliders are not fully welded, the buyer has to do fitment and finish welding them, and then weld to truck. the Empire sliders come fully welded and all that is needed is to place to frame and weld them in. also, CREW is stronger than HREW and will suffice for many offroad enthusiasts. DOM is the material of choice for hard core rock crawling, but not everyone is a rock crawler. Empire can also build in DOM if requested.

china king · 03-30-2009, 06:58 AM

mossyrock sliders are proven tough

10-02-2007, 10:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
RunningRampid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Member # 100167 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 4	Slider Questions I want to get a set of sliders for my 2005 Tacoma and was wondering if anyone has a set of the sliders from Empire Performance and Offroad www.empirepao.com? Theirs are fully welded, made out of CREW, and come with gussets. But they are only 1.5" tubing. I saw some posts over on TTORA about them but nothing real negative.

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10-02-2007, 11:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
Keith Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 52 Location: Janesville, CA Posts: 7,212	you need to get a set from Richard...... www.stubbswelding.com Last edited by Keith; 10-02-2007 at 11:53 AM.

10-02-2007, 11:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
CronusTRD Rock God Join Date: Apr 2002 Member # 11141 Location: MD Posts: 1,683 Blog Entries: 1	Avoid Empire and get a set from someone that is proven. Demello, Bentup, All Pro, Stubbs, etc. __________________ Mike RcRocs 4.3 Toyota Jeep www.marylandcreepers.com www.rightcoast4x4.com

10-02-2007, 05:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
CronusTRD Rock God Join Date: Apr 2002 Member # 11141 Location: MD Posts: 1,683 Blog Entries: 1	You want sliders out of DOM. They are way overpriced for inferior materials. __________________ Mike RcRocs 4.3 Toyota Jeep www.marylandcreepers.com www.rightcoast4x4.com

10-02-2007, 01:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
RunningRampid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Member # 100167 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 4	Why avoid Empire? I've done lots of searching and found nothing negative yet about them, and found a few positive things too. They are new to the scene so I do expect them to be a tad unknown, isn't that usually how it is with new companies? Thanks for the info, i'll check those others out too.

10-14-2007, 07:06 AM	#11 (permalink)
TejasYOTA Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Member # 89152 Location: New Braunfels TEXAS! Posts: 83	Go with CBI! www.cbioffroadfab.com __________________ Cya - Nathan--My Rig has some stuff & what a great site to post your sig!!! ;) www.z3power.net

03-29-2009, 10:54 AM	#15 (permalink)
Dare44 Wheeler Join Date: Jul 2007 Member # 94748 Location: Grass Valley CA Posts: 383	I have the Trail Gear Sliders on my 4runner that are DOM and you can not destroy those if you tried. I have been on Moonrocks and Fordyce with them and slammed a telephone pole with the side of my truck at about 20mph and didn't do a dam thing to the sliders __________________ 1989 Toyota Pickup SAS Detroits duals 37's all that fun stuff....

03-29-2009, 07:58 PM	#17 (permalink)
deange Wheeler Join Date: Jan 2006 Member # 66315 Location: Camp Pendleton CA Posts: 352	I've got 4xinnovations DOM sliders with the kick out on my 2000 Tacoma. I've abused them pretty well so far and they are doing great. I'd buy them again in a heart beat. __________________ It's not that we're that good. It's just that everyone else sucks so very badly. My 2000 Tacoma Build

03-30-2009, 06:58 AM	#19 (permalink)
china king Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Member # 127404 Location: cleveland, tn Posts: 44	mossyrock sliders are proven tough __________________ Ballin

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