disco tony Posted October 17, 2007 Posted October 17, 2007 As the title suggests, can anyone help me locate where to get some "weld-in" rock sliders to replace rusted out sills on a 300tdi 5 door disco? I have heard of their existence but so far seem unable to track them down. Failing this, can anyone advise the best size of box section to weld in place of rotted sills? tips? do's dont's any advice greatly recieved. Tony Quote
Ryan Posted October 17, 2007 Posted October 17, 2007 As the title suggests, can anyone help me locate where to get some "weld-in" rock sliders to replace rusted out sills on a 300tdi 5 door disco?I have heard of their existence but so far seem unable to track them down. Failing this, can anyone advise the best size of box section to weld in place of rotted sills? tips? do's dont's any advice greatly recieved. Tony I've seen them somewhere...hang on... Quote
Ryan Posted October 17, 2007 Posted October 17, 2007 A quick check go these Hull 4x4 - not what I'd seen, but they mention weld-in types. I'll keep looking. Quote
FridgeFreezer Posted October 17, 2007 Posted October 17, 2007 V8Bertha (who's in America at the moment and hence not much help) welded box section into the sills on his RR, I think it was 50x50. Quote
Ryan Posted October 17, 2007 Posted October 17, 2007 (edited) Found what I was after....I knew I'd seen it somewhere. Page 24 of May 2007 LRO. RDH Engineering 01536 201731. Based in Corby, Northamptonshire. £175 or £207 with tree slidrs and jacking points. Link to topic on another forum (cough) Edited to add - just realised I've made 100 posts - wooohooo , do I get a prize? Edited October 17, 2007 by DiscoRyan Quote
Mark Posted October 17, 2007 Posted October 17, 2007 This is how we did Orange's sills on his Rangie - it's pretty much exactly the same on a disco (I know cos i practiced this on my disco first ) The box section was 120 x 60 I think.... Mark Quote
ThreeSheds Posted October 18, 2007 Posted October 18, 2007 This is how we did Orange's sills on his Rangie - it's pretty much exactly the same on a disco (I know cos i practiced this on my disco first )The box section was 120 x 60 I think.... Mark I was told 100x50 - and that was too small. As above 120x60 would be perfect. Some people go for 5mm wall, but having used 3mm (ish) on my RRC I am satisfied that they are at least 5 times the strength of the original ones and 100 times the strength of the rot I took off! These would work ok as rock sliders, and would form an excellent mount for some weld-on tree sliders. BTW, I noticed a pair of pre-owned ( ) tree sliders in Simmonites a couple of weeks ago - may be worth a call if you are local? Roger Quote
disco tony Posted October 18, 2007 Author Posted October 18, 2007 Thanks all, rang RDH engineering today, spoke to a very helpful chap, Harry (the "H" in RDH). They sell weld in rock or rock and tree sliders, as Two sheds rightly says above, 120 x 60 3mm wall section. He even gave advice on how to do the job, I'm sure if I do hit a snag, he'll be only too happy to help. They are £175 rocks or £207 with trees, both plus delivery of about £35. Yes, I could just but some box but these come with the correct fitment to the outriggers too. Quote
russ3120 Posted October 18, 2007 Posted October 18, 2007 has RDH engineering got a website? just about to start my sills and sliders Quote
Ryan Posted October 18, 2007 Posted October 18, 2007 has RDH engineering got a website? just about to start my sills and sliders Couldn't find one anywhere. These are their details from yell.com RDH Engineering (uk) Ltd 16a, Geddington Rd, Corby, Northamptonshire NN18 8ET Tel: 01536 265378 Quote
disco tony Posted October 18, 2007 Author Posted October 18, 2007 Apparently they do have a web site, waiting for an e-mail link, as soon as it comes, i will post it. Keep watching!! Quote
disco tony Posted October 21, 2007 Author Posted October 21, 2007 Got it. try www.rdhcorby.co.uk they said theyre having some teething troubles but are trying to get it sorted. I will take pictures of the job as I do it and post them up when complete, (providing all goes well!) Quote
davidlandy Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 Chaps the Guy who runs RDH is on this forum www.northants4x4.com , his name is Robbie, his username is 'way2deep' if you post on there he will reply very quick. Hope this helps. Quote
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