Stubbs HD-SKO Gussets?

[corax]

Keith, One and three look doable, But 2 seems like it wouldnt do much, How often are the boulders pushing down on the sliders..? I mean, It does sorta seem like it would dissapate weight and force a bit...but idk...

it would pull on the gussets instead of push on them, just as strong if the welds are good - though it might be difficult to weld the gussets at the top

[DavidAlexander]

I like the idea of the gussets but I'll listen to Richard and try it without. I can always do it different next time or add some and Ill be able to let people know my experience after doing it this way.

[Scuba]

Keith, Makes sense now...

[waskillywabbit]

Loading on sliders is for the most part up/down (vertical).

If you gusset in this plane | it creates a point load or a higher load per a smaller linear distance.

If you gusset in this plane - it spreads the same load out over a greater linear distance.

Personally, you don't need gussets. They are unnecessary and just extra pointless welding.

[randver]

i have put a couple of dents in the bottom of my ultimate SKO sliders from stubbs and have not had any part of the slider or legs bend in anyway. so i dont see the need for gussets

[DavidAlexander]

i have put a couple of dents in the bottom of my ultimate SKO sliders from stubbs and have not had any part of the slider or legs bend in anyway. so i dont see the need for gussets

Did you leave a 1/2" between the pinch weld? Im going to be putting them on tomorrow.

[randver]

yes i only have 1/2" between the two

[DavidAlexander]

yes i only have 1/2" between the two

Thanks, turns out I wont get to borrow the welder until monday so I'm mocking them in place and clearing the frame today to get ready.

[DavidAlexander]

Thanks for the info and help guys, I'll get some more pics when I FINALLY use em.
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[Crozhawk]

I have pretty much the same sliders on my 06' and I think it needs some gussets atleast near the rear extended area. Everytime I use them, I end up having to bend the damn things back down so I can open the rear door again on the passenger side. I love Richards sliders but that is the one area that needs a little reinforcement.

I'm afraid if I don't do it soon, it will just bend more and more as it gets weaker with each iteration. ....just have to find time as I have about 6 projects going on at once