Who ordered the Strict9 sliders?

[Triathlete]

So, who in California ordered the rock sliders from Strict9? Richard brought them over today for a "test fit"! They needed a little tweaking to get the fit just right but looked real nice. Once they do the tweaking they will be by for one more test fit then they should be ready for your enjoyment! They look good! I'll probably be getting some eventually.
Also are you coming here to have them installed (if so let us know and we can do a short trail run to test them out ) or are they shipping them out to you? If shipping, they are pretty heavy.
And wouldn't you know it, while they were under there they found that my drivrs side rear link was slightly "reshaped".
I talked briefly to them about a 4 link SAS! Hmmmm! :_drool:

[Triathlete]

Come on I know it is someone on here!

[TEN36VX]

Ah... I believe that would be me.

They are shipping them out to me. Ben said you liked them. Next comes the lift, then tires, skidders, and hopefully my custom bumper; if only they did plate work... Still trying to get someone over to Iron Pig so they can R&D my bumper. But I digress.

[Triathlete]

They look good and should fit nicely. They needed to tweak them just a bit so they would be just right!

[TEN36VX]

I got them a few weeks ago. Drove around with them for a few days before getting a chance to get them Line-X'ed. Drove around with them in the back for another two weeks before getting them mounted up today!

They turned out great and worth the expense. Here's some pics (forgive the neglected cladding):

[climbcovey]

I want a set, can someone give me the contact, price and install info....send me a pm thanks! chris

[WyldWeasel]

I'd like some, too. Preferably by Moab but I don't think that will happen. Called StinkyFab 2x and haven't gotten a call back. Running out of time, so if these fellows at Strict9 already have VX sliders rigged up and ready to go, I'd be more than willing to pony up some $ for a set.

[TEN36VX]

I actually arranged to have them made last summer with Ben. He quoted me $285 to build up a pair like TusconVX's. He was apparently very busy and didn't get to it until recently.
Due to the extended build time he only charged me $250 with no shipping cost (which was worth the wait for me, having zero toy budget) on 03/29.
It cost me $176.88 to have them Line-X'ed here in Placerville on 04/20.
I had them mounted [welded on] by Ballistic Trux in Rocklin for $100 on 05/01.

Visit Stric9 Engineering online or email Ben Higuera at benhiguera@hotmail.com. Hopefully he kept his notes so he can fab up another pair for you guys much quicker.

[Triathlete]

Ben built a jig so future orders should be a breeze! I was the test fit vehicle. Unfortunately our schedules made getting together tough...plus he lives 50+ miles away.

[WyldWeasel]

Thanks! I'll try contacting him.

[MIDN USNA]

A friend and I made these over a year ago. I apologize for the quality of the pics and all the dirt. I saw the other sliders and wanted to show mine off. I used 1 3/4" pipe, a cheapo pipe bender that I bought at Harbor Freight, some laser cut plate thats often used for catwalks and painted them with some cheapo duplicolor bedliner in a can. I have had them for over a year and no complaints.

[darkengineering]

Hey TEN36VX, glad that you are happy with the sliders. I dig the Line-X finish you put on them.

Triathlete is correct, we were able to put together a jig from the set we built for TEN36VX. Looking back we should have jigged when we built the first set for TucsonVX, but we didn't know we would have such an interest in them at the time. Use of Triathlete's VX was pivotal to recreation of the second set (local test fit) and the jig. Thanks again to TEN36VX for the patience and Triathlete for the help.

Turnaround time is quick due to the jig. The sliders are meant to be weld on, but we are considering having the option to bolt on. For serious offroad use, we STRONGLY recommend welding. If you're in the Tucson area, we'll weld them up for you.

For more info, please shoot me an email or PM.

PS - Triathlete, whenever you're ready for that 4link SAS, bring it on by!

-Ben

[biju]

with the purchase - were instructions included for the weld shop, or would any good weld shop just know how these would be attached?

-biju.

[Locomigo]

with the purchase - were instructions included for the weld shop, or would any good weld shop just know how these would be attached?

-biju.

Check with ORI, they do have a Broomfield location. I know Chris & Paula @ Centennial and they are good people, etc...

http://www.ori-broomfield.com
http://www.ori-centennial.com

[darkengineering]

with the purchase - were instructions included for the weld shop, or would any good weld shop just know how these would be attached?

-biju.

Hey biju, any good weld shop would know what to do, however we are also going to be including an installation sheet with pictures to clear up any potential questions.

-Ben