Post by: beedee on April 17, 2016, 10:46:09 PM
**UPDATE, May 4th, 2016**
Thank you to all that have participated in this Group Buy and have placed their orders! (beedee, JeffBett, valentin36, rpark, ghenderson21)
I am going to place an order in the next week or two and wanted to see if anyone else might be as well. Since he is in Apple Valley I was thinking of doing a local pickup to save money on shipping.
Let me know if you want to place an order and we can try to coordinate something.
Link to their site, you can price out your sliders, there are multiple options, along with add-ons.
http://white-knuckleoffroad.com/nissanxterra.htm
Here is their email address, when placing your order please reference the "Southern California Club Xterra Group Buy" and provide your screen name to them as well.
info@white-knuckleoffroad.com
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**April 20th UPDATE**
Alright gentlemen, I heard back from White Knuckle and here is what they said:
No problem. Happy to help!
We can offer either X% off the price of the sliders on credit card orders or XX% off the price of the sliders if they are paid for in cash at the time of pick up.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Natalie
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Important things to note.
• Wait time is estimated by White Knuckle to be 4-5 weeks for Bare sliders, 4-6 weeks for Powder Coated sliders from the day the order is received
• All sliders are made to order, they do not have an inventory of them.
• No deposit is required for cash orders, cash payments are made at the time of pick up.
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Based off previous replies, here is the list of people that are "in" and/or "are tempted". Please reply below what your order would be. I will update the list as people reply with their orders. This will be for WILL-CALL pick-up at White Knuckle Offroad in Apple Valley. You will be responsible for picking up your sliders.
1. beedee (in) **ORDER HAS BEEN PLACED, on May 3**
Product: DOM, Bare Metal
Cash price (XX off): $XXX
2. JeffBett (in) **ORDER HAS BEEN PLACED, on May 2**
Product: DOM, Bare Metal
Cash price (XX% off): $XXX
3. valentin36 (in) **ORDER HAS BEEN PLACED, week of April 25**
Product: DOM, Bare Metal with Body Lift
Cash price (XX% off): $XXX
4. rpark (in) **ORDER HAS BEEN PLACED, on May 2**
Product: DOM, Bare Metal
Cash price (XX% off): $XXX
5. ghenderson21 (in) **ORDER HAS BEEN PLACED, on May 2**
Product: DOM, Bare Metal
Cash price (XX% off): $XXX
Post by: EJsarus on April 17, 2016, 11:01:40 PM
Post by: JeffBett on April 18, 2016, 08:02:11 AM
Post by: CVXTERRA on April 18, 2016, 09:09:40 AM
Post by: steve c on April 18, 2016, 09:31:17 AM
Great product, great guy.
Post by: beedee on April 18, 2016, 12:50:49 PM
Also tempted
tempting
I know of a couple of us in SD that were planning the same thing, wonder if there would be any discount for buying 3-5 at once?
Excellent! I'm in no hurry, but I am thinking about the co$tly consequences of doing some wheeling and hitting a rocker or door panel without a slider.
Jeff, I am not too sure if there would be a discount or not. We (me or you) could contact them and see if they would do it though, wouldn't hurt to ask. :)
Post by: RikRong on April 18, 2016, 12:56:51 PM
Post by: beedee on April 18, 2016, 01:04:20 PM
Post by: JeffBett on April 18, 2016, 02:38:46 PM
Post by: beedee on April 18, 2016, 03:25:59 PM
Sweet, thanks Beedee, I would be ready to buy anytime now. Lets line them up and install, install, install.
You are welcome. I'm pretty much ready to pull the trigger as well. I'll keep ya posted as soon as I hear back from them.
Post by: valentin36 on April 19, 2016, 12:04:28 AM
Post by: beedee on April 20, 2016, 09:53:25 AM
Post by: valentin36 on April 20, 2016, 10:37:22 AM
I'm in!?
Just might wana put actual numbers for the cash price and credit price to try and get more people. So usual price..then discounted. Just so we can get more people
Quick question would these be bare metal or powder coat or discount is from whichever we choose
Post by: beedee on April 20, 2016, 10:50:32 AM
Okay
I'm in!?
Just might wana put actual numbers for the cash price and credit price to try and get more people. So usual price..then discounted. Just so we can get more people
Quick question would these be bare metal or powder coat or discount is from whichever we choose
Good point. However there are a variety of options to choose from, so I am not sure what everyones exact price would be. The best thing to do would be to go to the site, input your own options for what you want to order, and then apply the discount yourself. I will update the first post with what my pricing would be based off a local pickup.
Here is their site:
http://white-knuckleoffroad.com/nissanxterra.htm
Post by: valentin36 on April 20, 2016, 11:01:58 AM
Post by: JeffBett on April 20, 2016, 11:07:40 AM
Post by: rpark on April 20, 2016, 11:07:59 AM
Post by: JeffBett on April 20, 2016, 11:16:04 AM
Post by: valentin36 on April 20, 2016, 11:18:26 AM
So will we get them when we pay or pick up later or a list of what is being purchased be sent up ahead of time.
Post by: beedee on April 20, 2016, 11:25:17 AM
👆👆 here brings wise words to the circle hahaI'm still trying to figure that part out. I've never done a "group buy" and am not quite sure the best way of going about submitting payments and/or collecting them. If anyone has experience with this, please chime in.
So will we get them when we pay or pick up later or a list of what is being purchased be sent up ahead of time.
I wonder if they stock any or only build to order. How long do we gather names vs. pull the trigger and make the purchase?Good question, not sure if they stock or are infact build to order. With a 4-6 week lead time, I'm under the impression they are build to order. On top of that, I wonder if a deposit is needed for "cash at the time of pickup"? Seems like a potential risk to build them without deposit if someone has to back out that was going to pay with cash.
Regarding a time frame to gather people and their orders, what sounds good to you guys? Maybe the end of April?
Im in!Excellent, I will add you to the list!
Please take a look at the first post of the thread, as I have updated it with a format that I think works regarding how to list your order.
Post by: valentin36 on April 20, 2016, 11:36:10 AM
Goes to $408.50
Bare metal dom tube $470 goes to $423
Goes to $446.50
Hrew tube powder coated $550 goes to $495
Goes to $522.50
Dom tube powder coated $590 goes to $531
Goes to $560.50
Post by: beedee on April 20, 2016, 11:37:07 AM
Since your already in contact you should ask if they charging tax first then the discount or discount then taxes. Or even better no tax and discount with flat rates. If you can find out I can go ahead and work up for the numbers since I work in finance would take me seconds to calcute. You should ask if they give military love.if they do pile up the cash and do the group buy with me to get a lil extra discount muhahahahaha
Excellent point. I will compile all of the questions here in the next day or so and then shoot them over another email. Thank you for your input and I'm glad you are solid with numbers, because I suck at the math!
Post by: valentin36 on April 20, 2016, 11:40:31 AM
Post by: beedee on April 20, 2016, 11:49:38 AM
Don't forget to ask about that military see if we can get more out of it and we put it all together..and do the group by under me so we all get the addition discount . If that's the case and they allow it cash would maximize the discountFor sure man, thanks!
I added your pricing breakdown to the original post on page one, thanks again.
Post by: RikRong on April 20, 2016, 12:34:36 PM
Post by: JeffBett on April 20, 2016, 12:50:33 PM
http://metalsupermarkets.com/blog/difference-between-erw-dom-and-seamless-tube/
Post by: fourxfunk on April 20, 2016, 01:01:49 PM
Post by: CVXTERRA on April 20, 2016, 01:15:12 PM
Post by: JeffBett on April 20, 2016, 01:20:18 PM
Post by: valentin36 on April 20, 2016, 01:37:55 PM
Post by: beedee on April 20, 2016, 02:07:19 PM
Are posted prices out the door? Or tax included excluded?
I am going to confirm with White Knuckle in my next email if that includes tax. When you add stuff to the cart, it automatically includes the shipping, but doesn't include the tax, not sure if that is because it is based on what county you live in or what.
I'm compiling a list of questions to send over in the next day or two.
Post by: beedee on April 20, 2016, 02:10:06 PM
My question is does I make a difference ordering the standard or with a body lift?
Pretty sure the "body lift" version has a different angle of bracket to accommodate a lift. (could be wrong though)
Post by: fourxfunk on April 20, 2016, 02:56:22 PM
Fourxfunk, did you use standard rattle can paint or some form of truck bed liner type. I am pretty sure I'll go bare metal as well with the thought that most any serious rock strike will scratch to bare metal and I might as will plan on touching up now and then with the same paint I started with. Kind of the same theory as my bumpers/plastics and rims painted.Yep, rattle can. I did 3 coats of primer, 3 coats of black back in September. The only time I've touched it up is the two times they've been banged in the parking lot. Pssssssssss - all better!
I used this stuff: (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160420/feb627c1cfe8fe47dd5c7bf3300adca6.jpg)
Post by: JeffBett on April 20, 2016, 03:00:08 PM
Post by: fourxfunk on April 20, 2016, 03:08:04 PM
Post by: Ghost65 on April 20, 2016, 04:36:55 PM
Be careful about asking too much. You already have the 5 and 10 % discounts from them, if you bug them for more, they might decide to not support the sale. 10% off of $500-ish is a pretty good deal, plus you'll probably be saving buy not shipping any of the sliders.
Sage advice fellas.
Having witnessed the implosion of a few GB's on other forums, this is a good deal offered by a respected vendor.
Post by: beedee on April 20, 2016, 05:06:07 PM
Sage advice fellas.
Having witnessed the implosion of a few GB's on other forums, this is a good deal offered by a respected vendor.
Agreed, it was generous enough of them to knock up to 10% off for us! For the record, I will not be asking for any additional discounts.
Post by: CVXTERRA on April 20, 2016, 07:39:10 PM
I will confirm 100% as soon as the rest of the information is available.
Thank you very much for putting in the leg work and making this happen. If I can help out at all let me know.
Post by: rpark on April 21, 2016, 12:09:19 AM
Post by: JeffBett on April 21, 2016, 07:20:45 AM
Post by: valentin36 on April 21, 2016, 09:32:21 AM
Post by: ghenderson21 on April 21, 2016, 09:55:59 AM
Just to confirm if you taking details. DOM bare metal with body lift. I think? That's the spacer and shackle kit right?
I believe the body lift is the pucks that tuck between the body and frame. Spacer and Shackle is using the suspension to raise the body.
Post by: beedee on April 21, 2016, 10:02:58 AM
Count me in for DOM, bare metal, no body lift and paying cash.Sounds good, I have updated the first post with your order.
Count me in for DOM, bare metal, no body lift and paying cash.Sounds good, I have updated the first post with your order.
Just to confirm if you taking details. DOM bare metal with body lift. I think? That's the spacer and shackle kit right?Sounds good, I have updated the first post with your order.
I do need a bit more info like deposit, taxes, timeline, and when payment is due, but.... you can count me as a tentative IN for one of the least expensive sets as a cash customer.
I will confirm 100% as soon as the rest of the information is available.
Thank you very much for putting in the leg work and making this happen. If I can help out at all let me know.
You are welcome, I will send over an email at the end of the day today asking about all of your inquiries.
Post by: Ghost65 on April 21, 2016, 10:21:32 AM
I believe the body lift is the pucks that tuck between the body and frame. Spacer and Shackle is using the suspension to raise the vehicle.
FIFY.
Post by: beedee on April 21, 2016, 10:25:56 AM
1. Does the price shown on the site include tax?
2. For the cash orders, is there a deposit required? If so, what form of payment, and when?
3. Turnaround time, safe to assume the standard 4-6 weeks as listed on your site?
4. It looks like most of us have opted for no Powder Coat, does that reduce the time for them to be ready for pick up?
Post by: JeffBett on April 21, 2016, 10:51:55 AM
Post by: beedee on April 21, 2016, 11:19:48 AM
Question: Do we have to pool all the purchase money and pay at once or can we pay individually. I guess in other words how is payment taken care of, is it a true group buy or a discount if bought in conjunction with our status with this group/club.
Great questions and I'm not sure.
I am leaning towards paying individually. However, I'm not sure how the deposit thing would work with them since most if not all of us seem to be paying cash. And for the cash payment, they said that is payable upon pick up. Which if that is the case (paying cash on pickup), it seems that we would have to pool the purchase money together to bring upon pickup.
As I mentioned earlier, I have never lead the charge on a Group Buy, so I am open to input and feedback on the best way to go about it.
The biggest snafu seems to be the alluring cash price discount, and having to pay cash at the time of pick up.
Thoughts?
Post by: JeffBett on April 21, 2016, 11:30:10 AM
This ends up being a great deal if you look at the discount plus not paying shipping, I feel fortunate.
Post by: beedee on April 21, 2016, 11:43:04 AM
Perhaps we could do a scheduled pick time/date and have a person/group come from LA areas and one from SD then disperse the goods locally. I wondered about mentioning this on the other main forum, but its probably best to keep it simple.
This ends up being a great deal if you look at the discount plus not paying shipping, I feel fortunate.
I thought about posting something in that other forum as well, but like you said, I think simpler/smaller the better. Less people to back out last minute. I sent over the email to Natalie with the questions that i posted earlier today. She is usually pretty quick to get back to me. I told her that we will most likely close the group buy at the end of April, so that gives people 9 more days to see the thread and decide if they want in.
As soon as I hear back from her, I will post her reply here and on page one, in the first post.
Thank you for being quick to reply here as well!
Post by: beedee on April 21, 2016, 12:08:06 PM
Post by: Ghost65 on April 21, 2016, 12:45:32 PM
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Just my .02, but think like a business owner and you'll gain cred in the GB world.
Arranging a group deposit is easier, that way it shows your serious about the "group" part.
Individual payments leaves room for last minute "pull outs" and unless this is your first girlfriend, avoid this potentially hazardous practice.
Individual pick up is advisable, because once paid for in the "group" delivery/pick up should fall on the individuals responsibility...that way no one is trying to drive everywhere to pick up product. Plus, you get to meet the vendor/representative and thank them personally for the great deal you just scored...again building a relationship/street/forum cred.
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Proceed gentleman...
Sent from Cygnus X-1
Post by: Ghost65 on April 21, 2016, 12:49:17 PM
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Words to "group buy" by...
This ends up being a great deal if you look at the discount plus not paying shipping, I feel fortunate.
Lol!
Sent from Cygnus X-1
Post by: beedee on April 21, 2016, 12:57:10 PM
Eliminate question #1, because that ventures into asking for additional discounts. We all have to pay The Governor...
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Just my .02, but think like a business owner and you'll gain cred in the GB world.
Arranging a group deposit is easier, that way it shows your serious about the "group" part.
Individual payments leaves room for last minute "pull outs" and unless this is your first girlfriend, avoid this potentially hazardous practice.
Individual pick up is advisable, because once paid for in the "group" delivery/pick up should fall on the individuals responsibility...that way no one is trying to drive everywhere to pick up product. Plus, you get to meet the vendor/representative and thank them personally for the great deal you just scored...again building a relationship/street/forum cred.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160421/1b2c3ee5f822ef9c5db9e6fbef2541b8.jpg)
Proceed gentleman...
Sent from Cygnus X-1
Thanks Geo.
Post by: beedee on April 22, 2016, 10:05:42 AM
Ok guys, here are a list of questions I have drafted. Please read them and let me know if you have any other questions you would like me to ask. I am not going to ask for any further discounts.
1. Does the price shown on the site include tax?
No, the price does not include tax.
2. For the cash orders, is there a deposit required? If so, what form of payment, and when?
We do not require a deposit for the cash orders.
3. Turnaround time, safe to assume the standard 4-6 weeks as listed on your site?
Our sliders are on a made to order basis and our current lead time to complete a set is around 4-6 weeks from the time the order is received.
4. It looks like most of us have opted for no Powder Coat, does that reduce the time for them to be ready for pick up?
The lead time for bare metal sliders is around 4-5 weeks from the time the order is received to complete a set.
I will update the first post on page one with this information as well.
Post by: EJsarus on April 22, 2016, 10:31:10 AM
Post by: beedee on April 22, 2016, 11:16:20 AM
my X took a dookie soo no sliders for me... til next time.
No worries man, hope it wasn't too big of a dookie.
Post by: EJsarus on April 22, 2016, 11:23:01 AM
No worries man, hope it wasn't too big of a dookie.
possible one of the timing chain tensioners might have broken... makes a horrible noise
Post by: Ghost65 on April 22, 2016, 12:08:11 PM
possible one of the timing chain tensioners might have broken... makes a horrible noise
PM sent.
Post by: ghenderson21 on April 26, 2016, 11:37:07 AM
Post by: CVXTERRA on April 26, 2016, 11:54:13 AM
Super Bummed to have to pass on this great deal! If anything changes before the last day I will try and make it happen.
Post by: beedee on April 26, 2016, 11:56:22 AM
I regretfully have to pull out. I was already stretched and the after tax cost is going to be up and over what I can afford spend. Sorry and Thank you.No worries man.
Super Bummed to have to pass on this great deal! If anything changes before the last day I will try and make it happen.
Add me to the list please! DOM tubing bare metalAwesome, I will update the first thread.
By the way, the minimum buyers we need is only 5!
Post by: beedee on April 26, 2016, 12:15:08 PM
Post by: valentin36 on April 26, 2016, 03:07:29 PM
Post by: beedee on April 26, 2016, 03:13:36 PM
I'm still in. I would like to know when this going to happen since its 4to6weeks to fabricate and I will be going on vacation on May 6th up north for 2weeks and don't wana miss out.
I was thinking we can close the Group Buy at the end of April.
At that point, it is up to each person whom is participating to call them up and order their sliders. Tell them you are in the SCCXterra Group Buy, and then tell them your name, your forum name and contact info so they can apply the discount. I will also be emailing over a list of those people that are in. So hopefully no one flakes and we can get the discounted pricing.
Post by: valentin36 on April 26, 2016, 03:18:46 PM
Post by: beedee on April 26, 2016, 03:29:07 PM
Can we advance call or after may1st
I'm sure that won't be an issue. They are very accommodating and have been prompt to reply to my emails.
When you call, ask for Natalie (she may handle all the phones anyways) and tell her that Bret (me) is heading up the group buy and you want to put in your order from SCCX. :)
Let us know when you call, so that way I can update the first post of the original thread.
Post by: ghenderson21 on May 01, 2016, 06:46:12 PM
Post by: beedee on May 01, 2016, 09:38:46 PM
Gonna Call and order tomorrow!Same here!
Hopefully everyone else does too. I know Valentin36 placed his order last week.
Post by: XterraDAYGO on May 02, 2016, 08:13:06 AM
Post by: JeffBett on May 02, 2016, 08:54:37 AM
Post by: beedee on May 02, 2016, 09:36:51 AM
I am still inNice! I will be ordering mine today.
I would like to get in on this , but will need to delay until later this month in May .Sounds good, hopefully they will still honor the pricing. They didn't give us a hard cutoff date, so I'm hoping you will still be good!
Please PM me for their phone number if you need it.
Also, please post back here once you have ordered so I can update the first post in the thread with your order status.
Thanks guys!
Post by: beedee on May 02, 2016, 11:44:32 AM
Drop them an email or a call to place your order. Mention you are a part of the Southern California Club Xterra Group Buy.
info@white-knuckleoffroad.com
760-221-0479
Post by: rpark on May 02, 2016, 03:13:22 PM
Post by: beedee on May 03, 2016, 08:43:03 PM
Jeff Bett and ghenderson are you guys going to be able to place your orders soon?
And BUMP for anyone else that wants to get some great sliders for a great price!
Post by: ghenderson21 on May 04, 2016, 05:18:39 AM
Just placed my White Knuckle Sliders order today!
Jeff Bett and ghenderson are you guys going to be able to place your orders soon?
And BUMP for anyone else that wants to get some great sliders for a great price!
Did mine Monday, confirmation email received.
Post by: beedee on May 04, 2016, 10:04:55 AM
Did mine Monday, confirmation email received.
Awesome, thanks!!! I will update the first post on page 1.
Post by: JeffBett on May 04, 2016, 11:12:29 AM
Post by: beedee on May 04, 2016, 03:27:56 PM
Placed my order already as well
Nice, I will update the first post!
Post by: beedee on May 05, 2016, 08:18:31 PM
I have read that people use acetone or brake cleaner to wipe down the sliders before applying self etching primer and then paint. But based off of the feedback on "the other forum", it doesn't sound like the process I just described would work out that well.
Post by: ghenderson21 on May 06, 2016, 08:29:21 AM
Painting is all about the prep work, the best painters i've seen, prep the longest. It's a lot of work, but the benefit and product is much better.
Post by: valentin36 on May 06, 2016, 11:20:21 AM
Post by: beedee on May 06, 2016, 11:30:17 AM
Like he said. It's about the prep. I just plan to do a quick wet sand down with acetone then prime them 3times then cover in plasti dip since its only going to scratch the bottom. That's what ima do.
For what it's worth, it depends on what you are painting it with. If you go the bedliner route, mill scale doesn't really matter that much as bedliner has texture to it.
Painting is all about the prep work, the best painters i've seen, prep the longest. It's a lot of work, but the benefit and product is much better.
I guess what my issue is, I have no idea of what mill scale looks like. I have been trying to find pictures of it. I was planning on using a Rustoleum Hammer finish paint, which has a mild texture to it. Will that be enough to blend in with the mill scale? I have no idea.
Post by: beedee on May 19, 2016, 11:01:26 AM
Post by: beedee on June 01, 2016, 12:45:50 PM
Post by: valentin36 on June 01, 2016, 01:41:37 PM
Post by: SCUBA_Dale on June 01, 2016, 09:05:32 PM
Post by: rpark on June 03, 2016, 12:02:35 PM
Post by: valentin36 on June 03, 2016, 12:41:18 PM
Post by: beedee on June 03, 2016, 03:32:16 PM
Just spoke to WK today and found out that their bare metal sliders will be delivered with the mill scale removed and a fine layer of oil that can be removed with Dawn detergent or acetone!
Well crap, maybe i will cancel the powder coating on mine then!!!
Just called and spoke to Natalie, she was so cool. I took the PC off of my order, will prep and paint myself.
Post by: JeffBett on June 06, 2016, 08:20:53 AM
Post by: valentin36 on June 06, 2016, 08:28:23 AM
Post by: JeffBett on June 06, 2016, 10:28:08 AM
Post by: valentin36 on June 06, 2016, 10:31:59 AM
Post by: beedee on June 06, 2016, 02:30:48 PM
I am planning on buying my dawn detergent and paint this week!
Post by: valentin36 on June 06, 2016, 02:37:45 PM
Post by: beedee on June 06, 2016, 03:18:24 PM
Anyone know their hours for store/pick up? see if I have to do last minute day of vacation.
I don't know their hours, but Natalie did say weekend Will Call pick up is available during our early email correspondence.
Post by: valentin36 on June 06, 2016, 03:37:37 PM
Post by: beedee on June 06, 2016, 08:35:31 PM
Good to go. When are you trying to go?
If they are available this weekend, hopefully I could go this weekend. It might be tough for me to do Saturday unless I can get my folks to watch our baby. I don't really want to bring along a 10month old for that drive without my wife there to assist. If they do Sunday will-call, then I might aim for that. I just have to figure out the baby situation. It would kind of suck to do a straight out and back, but if thats what I have to do, so be it. I can probably drop her off at my folks house in the early morning and head out to WKO. I'd like to get an early start to beat any traffic that might form on the way out here at the 15/215 junction.
Post by: beedee on June 09, 2016, 02:46:24 PM
Good to go. When are you trying to go?
"Good to go", as in, yours are ready?
I haven't heard anything yet regarding mine.
Post by: valentin36 on June 09, 2016, 02:49:09 PM
Post by: JeffBett on June 09, 2016, 03:02:02 PM
Post by: beedee on June 09, 2016, 03:04:47 PM
I emailed around noon as I am trying to plan my weekend and did not hear back.
Thanks man. I'm in the same boat.
Post by: valentin36 on June 09, 2016, 04:12:05 PM
Post by: beedee on June 09, 2016, 05:09:25 PM
:'( sigh
I know, I suppose they still can email us tomorrow! (unless someone wants to call see whats up?).
Post by: JeffBett on June 09, 2016, 06:12:47 PM
Post by: valentin36 on June 09, 2016, 09:07:55 PM
Post by: beedee on June 09, 2016, 09:52:46 PM
Got my notice that the sliders are done and can be picked up starting Sat. I'll be heading mid morning.
Nice! I'm going to call tomorrow and see if they foresee mine being done and ready for pickup on Saturday as well.
Post by: JeffBett on June 10, 2016, 01:23:53 PM
Post by: beedee on June 10, 2016, 01:55:13 PM
So Natalie at White Knuckle got back to me this morning saying that ALL the sliders from the group buy are available to be picked up. I plan to go tomorrow and can pick up the 3 for SD. They are closed from 11-12:30 and its about a 2:30 drive so I was planning on leaving around 10.
Yup! She emailed me too. I plan on leaving Long Beach a little after 10am, closer to 10:30. Maps shows about an hour and 45 minute drive time. Ill keep an eye out for you Jeff, I'll be in a white Pro-4x.
Post by: valentin36 on June 10, 2016, 03:39:06 PM
Post by: beedee on June 10, 2016, 04:14:01 PM
Anyone know if they are open Sunday? If not how do I coordinate with you JeffBett for that? Since i probably will be working Saturday
Here are their hours according to her last email sent:
Mon – Thurs, Sat & Sun 7:00am to 5:00pm
Lunch 11:00am to 12:30pm
Fri – By appointment only
Post by: JeffBett on June 10, 2016, 09:39:05 PM
Post by: beedee on June 11, 2016, 06:13:53 PM
John was so cool, seriously. He brought my sliders over to my X, and we chatted for about 15 minutes. He let my wife use their bathroom to change the baby. His shop partner John was also really cool. I'm very happy with my choice to go with WKO. I placed my order on May 3 or 4 and they were ready 5 weeks on the dot, how rad is that!?! (They told us 4-5 weeks)
Here are a couple shots of mine after the Dawn detergent bath and acetone wipe down.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/bretdee/42FA7AD5-D0D7-4D9E-A881-DE1A1CC39FAF.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bretdee/media/42FA7AD5-D0D7-4D9E-A881-DE1A1CC39FAF.jpg.html)
And after the first or second pass with paint. I'm letting them dry over night and will resume tomorrow with a few more light coats.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/bretdee/46DA8BE9-D5B6-4835-84E8-EB3B1728B8A1.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bretdee/media/46DA8BE9-D5B6-4835-84E8-EB3B1728B8A1.jpg.html)
I'm hoping to install Monday night, but I'm not sure if that will be enough time to let the paint fully cure.
Post by: valentin36 on June 11, 2016, 08:19:00 PM
Post by: beedee on June 11, 2016, 10:31:03 PM
Is that the only paint your using the double coated one
Yes.
Post by: JeffBett on June 13, 2016, 08:02:02 AM
Post by: valentin36 on June 13, 2016, 09:42:18 AM
Now to figure out where to paint them and get them installed.
Post by: JeffBett on June 13, 2016, 10:12:33 AM
Post by: Ghost65 on June 13, 2016, 10:22:45 AM
Post by: beedee on June 13, 2016, 10:31:40 AM
Beedee, I picked up the 3 sets for the SD guys 1/2 hour after you, sorry I missed you. I couldn't believe the size of those sliders for the max cab long bed Ram. Hate to pay shipping cost on them.
No worries man, sounds like we just missed each other!
Here is one more picture of mine. I have to hit the inside of the rails with more paint this afternoon, as you can see in this last picture, I didn't allow myself easy access to that area of the sliders in this configuration.
(https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13423890_10154385933244258_8044189598083985701_n.jpg?oh=2bfff71af7fc500c29478af3860e037b&oe=58021384)
I do live in an apartment, luckily our garage is plenty big enough to be able to do this and other type of work in it! The plan is to install them tonight at my buddies place.
Post by: beedee on June 13, 2016, 10:33:15 AM
Nice job on the GB gents...well done. :)
Thanks man. I know they can get crazy and create a lot of madness, luckily this one went off without a hitch!
Post by: valentin36 on June 13, 2016, 10:33:37 AM
Post by: JFanaselle on June 13, 2016, 11:06:57 AM
(https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13423890_10154385933244258_8044189598083985701_n.jpg?oh=2bfff71af7fc500c29478af3860e037b&oe=58021384)
Is the front bracket of the passenger side slider (closest one in the photo) sitting up on hockey pucks? Love it!!! 8)
Post by: JeffBett on June 13, 2016, 11:15:21 AM
Post by: beedee on June 13, 2016, 11:31:25 AM
Let the countdown to the first rock contact begin. Beedee, did you use gloss spray paint or some form of bed liner?After a lot research, and about 30 minutes in the paint aisle at Home Depot, I decided to use this. I figured it should suffice if I apply it in light coats, which I did. I basically used 1.5 cans per slider. Prior to paint, I scuffed with a scotch brite pad during the Dawn detergent wash (2x), then wiped with acetone (2x). It is suppose to be a Primer & Paint, time will tell. I read tons of threads on various forums on the subject, what worked for some, didn't work for others. Some used the "hammered" finish Rusto with success, but others hated it. Many said they used the Duplicolor Bed Liner with success, but others hated it. See where I'm going? Then there was the internal struggle of Matte v.s. Satin, but after a few minutes I figured the Matte and/or Satin would look more chalky, and retain dust. The Semi-Gloss seemed like a nice compromise, and will be easier to wipe the dirt/dust off. And if or I should say when it comes time to touch them up, I won't have to lay down a layer of primer, and then a layer of paint. I can simply scuff the area, wipe it clean, then hit it with the paint.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleum-Painter-s-Touch-2X-12-oz-Semi-Gloss-Black-General-Purpose-Spray-Paint-249061/202071351
(http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/400/a1/a18bd6cc-f11b-46e7-8895-a8bfecacac9d_400.jpg)
Is the front bracket of the passenger side slider (closest one in the photo) sitting up on hockey pucks? Love it!!! 8)Good eye my friend! I also use them on my jack.
Post by: JeffBett on June 15, 2016, 10:47:43 AM
Post by: beedee on June 15, 2016, 11:31:00 AM
Beedee, how many cans of paint did you need?
I used one and a half on each rail. i basically set up one can in front of each rail, and used that can specifically so i could keep track of the coats and can usage. Once those cans were done, I used a third one to lay down a few more coats. I have one can left for touch-ups as needed after the trails.
The "hard" part was making sure you hit every area of the rails. In the configuration shown in my last picture, it was difficult to get the undersides that are facing the garage floor. So once they dried over night, I had to rearrange them and paint those areas that were missed from the previous day.
Cliff notes, I bought 4 cans.
Post by: valentin36 on June 15, 2016, 02:27:40 PM
Post by: beedee on June 15, 2016, 02:57:34 PM
my question is did you drill the needed holes first or your doing it after the painting process?
I haven't drilled the holes yet.
Post by: valentin36 on June 15, 2016, 06:26:57 PM
Post by: Sage Bromax on June 15, 2016, 11:20:04 PM
Post by: valentin36 on June 15, 2016, 11:49:53 PM
Post by: Sage Bromax on June 16, 2016, 12:10:22 AM
I will get around to it one of these days, but it is not at the top of my list.
Oh, I mounted my Schrockworks gas tank skid over the top of my WKO slider and just clamped the sucker down.
Post by: Celt on June 16, 2016, 05:16:59 AM
Post by: valentin36 on June 16, 2016, 05:38:43 AM
Post by: beedee on June 16, 2016, 09:43:30 AM
You can always weld them up and never have to worry about it again.
I have thought about that too. Any idea of what that would cost?
Post by: valentin36 on June 16, 2016, 10:14:22 AM
Post by: beedee on June 16, 2016, 11:59:15 AM
Post by: Ghost65 on June 16, 2016, 12:32:52 PM
You can always weld them up and never have to worry about it again.
This.
I had my Shrockworks sliders welded onto my X by Jason at ORW in San Marcos. Cost $160, but they were s-o-l-i-d. A good consideration esp since we all use our sliders as Hi Lift points of contact when...jacking. :D
Post by: knightrider on June 18, 2016, 12:46:36 AM
Post by: Celt on June 18, 2016, 05:15:45 AM
I have thought about that too. Any idea of what that would cost?
I couldn't quote you a cost but I know someone who can do it and make sure it's done right.
Post by: valentin36 on June 18, 2016, 07:08:35 AM
i have also not drilled the extra holes and have had no issues landing on my sliders, i've checked the mounting bolts a few times in the 3-4 years and they have not loosened up at all.
Did you use anything on them, like loctite or similar to it or just your hands and prayer that they don't fall off?? :o :o
Post by: Celt on June 18, 2016, 07:44:01 AM
Did you use anything on them, like loctite or similar to it or just your hands and prayer that they don't fall off?? :o :o
If you do not plan to weld them, lock washers and some lock-tite is a very good idea.
Post by: Sage Bromax on June 18, 2016, 08:49:34 AM
If you do not plan to weld them, lock washers and some lock-tite is a very good idea.I used lock washers, nylocks or locktite on all the bolts.
Post by: beedee on June 18, 2016, 01:26:50 PM
I couldn't quote you a cost but I know someone who can do it and make sure it's done right.
Where at?
Post by: Celt on June 18, 2016, 01:32:19 PM
Where at?
Give Jeremy a call at Weldtec Designs 619-596-9831. He's done several projects for me in the past and everything has been top notch.
Here is his website: http://www.weldtecdesigns.com/
Post by: beedee on June 18, 2016, 01:35:06 PM
i have also not drilled the extra holes and have had no issues landing on my sliders, i've checked the mounting bolts a few times in the 3-4 years and they have not loosened up at all.
How many bolts does that end up being in each arm of the sliders?
Post by: beedee on June 22, 2016, 09:28:25 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/bretdee/021F4647-99CE-4C6C-8D2C-56AF49D6F7E1.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bretdee/media/021F4647-99CE-4C6C-8D2C-56AF49D6F7E1.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/bretdee/23311A76-B841-47CA-824D-74A519329602.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bretdee/media/23311A76-B841-47CA-824D-74A519329602.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/bretdee/09F44FED-DD51-4679-AB70-A3388FAB25B7.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bretdee/media/09F44FED-DD51-4679-AB70-A3388FAB25B7.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/bretdee/991FEDAC-FFE2-44CD-ADE5-DA6163DD1DF5.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bretdee/media/991FEDAC-FFE2-44CD-ADE5-DA6163DD1DF5.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/bretdee/6B2FC26A-3EA5-4E92-B1B5-1DAB2B794EFB.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bretdee/media/6B2FC26A-3EA5-4E92-B1B5-1DAB2B794EFB.jpg.html)
Post by: valentin36 on June 22, 2016, 09:30:20 PM
Post by: Jayrat on June 22, 2016, 09:39:17 PM
Post by: ghenderson21 on June 23, 2016, 07:25:01 AM
Lame guess I'm the last one to install them.. Sigh :'(
I haven't had time to even paint mine yet, so you're still in the lead
Looking good Beedee!
Post by: valentin36 on June 23, 2016, 07:57:12 AM
Post by: JeffBett on June 23, 2016, 08:02:45 AM
Post by: BLUHAMR on June 23, 2016, 08:58:32 AM
Post by: beedee on June 23, 2016, 09:15:44 AM
Thinking about purchasing these too. Couple of questions: did you guys order HREW or DOM? I have about a 2 inch suspension lift. Should I go with the 2 inch body lift option for the sliders? Thanks!
All of us went with DOM, as it is 75% stronger (fact given to me from John at White Knuckle). If you have a suspension lift, you would go with the regular sliders, if you had a body lift, you would go with the body lift option.
Post by: BLUHAMR on June 23, 2016, 09:34:09 AM
All of us went with DOM, as it is 75% stronger (fact given to me from John at White Knuckle). If you have a suspension lift, you would go with the regular sliders, if you had a body lift, you would go with the body lift option.Thanks! I'm going with what you say then!
Post by: valentin36 on June 23, 2016, 10:04:04 AM
Post by: BLUHAMR on June 23, 2016, 12:07:25 PM
I haven't put mine but I ordered without a lift even tho I have one. after talking to the staff they said wouldn't make much of a difference besides extend a bit more to be closer to the body. My thought was gives it more space to avoid hitting the body, I just went with no lift. and DOM tubingWhat you say makes sense. Good thinking.
Post by: knightrider on June 23, 2016, 01:30:20 PM
Valentin36, from looking at your build and randomly seeing your xterra, you do not have a body lift, unless it is not listed on your page and I missed your jacked up xterra. A body lift consists of putting 2" blocks under all 10 or so body mounts and lifts ONLY the body 2" above the frame and suspension. A suspension lift, whether it be spacers, replacement springs/coilovers and/or shackles will lift the entire truck but leaves the distance between the body and frame the same as stock.
Since the sliders attach to the frame, but are there to protect the body, the welder needs to know if you have changed the distance from the frame to the body, hence the question if you have a body lift or not. It is true, if you do in fact have a body lift, you can install non body lift sliders, you will just have 2" of extra space between the sliders and the body, but the reverse is not true, sliders built for a body lift will not fit a vehicle without a body lift.
I'm glad you decided to not order your sliders for a body lift because I wouldn't want you to be disappointed when they didn't fit.
Post by: xxSVxx on June 23, 2016, 02:02:35 PM
BLUHAMR: just a little clarification when ordering sliders, when they ask you if you have a lift, they only care if you have a body lift, not suspension lift. if you order a set of sliders for a 2" body lift, and you only have a suspension lift, the will not fit... You stated you only have a 2" suspension lift so DON'T order sliders for a 2" Body lift.
Valentin36, from looking at your build and randomly seeing your xterra, you do not have a body lift, unless it is not listed on your page and I missed your jacked up xterra. A body lift consists of putting 2" blocks under all 10 or so body mounts and lifts ONLY the body 2" above the frame and suspension. A suspension lift, whether it be spacers, replacement springs/coilovers and/or shackles will lift the entire truck but leaves the distance between the body and frame the same as stock.
Since the sliders attach to the frame, but are there to protect the body, the welder needs to know if you have changed the distance from the frame to the body, hence the question if you have a body lift or not. It is true, if you do in fact have a body lift, you can install non body lift sliders, you will just have 2" of extra space between the sliders and the body, but the reverse is not true, sliders built for a body lift will not fit a vehicle without a body lift.
I'm glad you decided to not order your sliders for a body lift because I wouldn't want you to be disappointed when they didn't fit.
Reasons like this is why I think you should be rocking the vanity plate:
[PROF X]
Post by: valentin36 on June 23, 2016, 02:20:21 PM
Post by: BLUHAMR on June 23, 2016, 02:52:25 PM
Clarification for mine, had body lift, key word had. No longer on. Thank you but yes that's why mine was regular.Why did you remove your body lift? Where did you purchase?
Post by: knightrider on June 23, 2016, 04:45:57 PM
Reasons like this is why I think you should be rocking the vanity plate:
[PROF X]
Too many X-men fans, already scooped up all the available possibilities :D
Post by: valentin36 on June 23, 2016, 05:16:46 PM
Post by: Ghost65 on June 29, 2016, 11:04:27 AM
PLEASE update your build threads with photos/comments on your slider installs/rig upgrades!!
Thanks Bret for a really well done and coordinated GB!!
:) :)