So after weighting all my options for a functioning slider I decided on the Genright mini boats, as they did the best job at checking off the most boxes on my list.
To start with strip off those fender flares
For me I taped off the side up to the door to aid in marking as well as a little protection.
The next part is the scariest part....grab the hammer and bash that bottom seam. Also for me I cut a small wedge out of the bottom of the fender, you also need to do this for the tub to fender seam.
Next was to get the slider in place and centered. Get it nice and tight to the bottom,I used some clamps as well to get it tight to the tub. The first time I placed it up there it wasn't as tight as I wanted so I had to take it down and do a touch more hammering.
Get your holes marked, take down the slider and center punch the holes. Than drill your holes and install your hardware
I did a trial fit to confirm I got everything correct than I taped it off, wiped it down, and painted to protect the areas that the paint flaked off.
I chose to get them powder coated and know that when I mess them up I will just do touchups with paint. I also sealed just the top edd and down the sides. I also installed some aluminum backers inside the tub area.
I trimmed my factory fender flares and reinstalled them
Final results
To start with strip off those fender flares
For me I taped off the side up to the door to aid in marking as well as a little protection.
The next part is the scariest part....grab the hammer and bash that bottom seam. Also for me I cut a small wedge out of the bottom of the fender, you also need to do this for the tub to fender seam.
Next was to get the slider in place and centered. Get it nice and tight to the bottom,I used some clamps as well to get it tight to the tub. The first time I placed it up there it wasn't as tight as I wanted so I had to take it down and do a touch more hammering.
Get your holes marked, take down the slider and center punch the holes. Than drill your holes and install your hardware
I did a trial fit to confirm I got everything correct than I taped it off, wiped it down, and painted to protect the areas that the paint flaked off.
I chose to get them powder coated and know that when I mess them up I will just do touchups with paint. I also sealed just the top edd and down the sides. I also installed some aluminum backers inside the tub area.
I trimmed my factory fender flares and reinstalled them
Final results