Isuzu Trooper Owners Club UK™

[mark.griffith]

Made myself some rock sliders to replace the old aluminium side steps that had taken alot of abuse and were not giving the sils or body much protection.

I wanted to bolt it onto the frame so that it could be removed if needed. Although not as strong as welding it on.... it is more than enough for the job it has to do.

materials used were:
50 x 50 x 5mm SHS for the main length runner and legs back to the frame
48 x 4mm Tube for the hoop and legs
6mm flat for frame brackets
1/2" grade 8 bolts

There are 2 legs that go back and clamp around the frame, and 1 that mounts to existing cross member bolts. the existing gearbox support crossmember is very strong and seemed like an ideal point to pick up from.

The basic structure tack welded together.


Front mount for attatching to existing gearbox crossmember bolt positions


Notched into the legs to clear the body seam under the sil. didn't want to cut the seam out on the vehicle so did it this way.... not as strong but should still be more than enough.


used a 48mm hole saw and drill press to drill through the tube sideways to create the perfect shape for fitting to the main hoop rail.   came out really nice




Got the main hoop bent up by an exhaust shop using a hydraulic tube bender. The guy was not sure at first because of the heavy wall section, but it bent no problems at all




clearance above the lower link is tight and I measured it at least twice to be sure that it will miss under full articulation




tacked together ready for welding













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- '98 Isuzu Bighorn LWB, 3.0TD
- 1.5" lift OME Coils and Shocks, 30mm Coil Spacers, 30mm Body Lift, aisin manual hubs, 285/75-16 Kumho KL71s, Custom rock sliders, ARB Winch Bar

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[Philp]

Very smart, some nice fab work.
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Phil

96 or is it a 98 Isuzu Bighorn Lotus

[markymoan]

Very nice work indeed  

Ps. loving the choice of tyres  
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[K.Goodwin]

 very nice.

I like the 'non slip' addition to the tops  
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[Red Robbo]

Nicely thought out and executed job....  
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Khotso...........

[hillbilly col]

very nice ...job well done
price for some swb ones please    
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LTM NO.41

[mark.griffith]

Thanks for all the comments. I am very happy with how they finished up.... It was ALOT more work than I had first thought    but worth it in the end.
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- '98 Isuzu Bighorn LWB, 3.0TD
- 1.5" lift OME Coils and Shocks, 30mm Coil Spacers, 30mm Body Lift, aisin manual hubs, 285/75-16 Kumho KL71s, Custom rock sliders, ARB Winch Bar

[markymoan]

They look rubbish, best thing you can do is take them off and post them to me, I'll even
pay the postage  
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[gary820]

Nice job    It always turns into a bigger job then you first expect!
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landcruiser 80 series  4.5, 35's/33's for road, 2inch lift, discreet winch, sliders/armour, factory lockers, stainless side exit +++++

[mark.griffith]

[Gribble]

Nice tidy work .Good pic guide for others as well .
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2 New Troopers !

[fostri]

Really nice job.
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Isuzu Trooper 3.0 TDI 35"

[shinz]

Those I like. I've been mulling this over in my mind for a while now & yours answer most of my ?????. They're the best I've seen posted yet.  
Steve
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95 Bighorn Fieldstar LS 3.1 TD

[WHISKYTANGOFOXTROT]

Fantastic fabrication and super finish ! well worthy of being on such a nice truck , looks to me like its had a promotion to SGT Major !