2005-Current Toyota Tacoma Step & Trail Edition Rock Sliders Installation

[@jdude2509]

This is the best Cali Raised video I've seen, the others leave quite a bit to be desired. This guy should do them all

[@CaliRaisedLED]

We are glad you enjoyed the video!

[@stevenpoppi]

I wanted to leave you guys a huge THANK YOU for this video and its easy-to-follow instructions! I installed my CR Trail Edition sliders this weekend and it went as described. Took me a little over three hours and I did it myself with the help of this video! I love the sliders and this video is excellently done! Keep up the great work!

[@CaliRaisedLED]

Great to hear! Thanks for choosing us!

[@greenthumbgardens8650]

I have a 2023 Tacoma and just installed these. A couple items for those who get the bed liner finish. For the bolts to fit through the slotted holes in the rock sliders you will need to file down the coating inside the slotted holes for the bolts to slide through. The coating makes the slotted holes smaller and restricts the bolts from sliding through. I used a rotary tool from Harbor Freight with a stone bit to remove some of the finish that spilled into the slotted holes. One item he missed installing back into it's original place was the plastic cover behind the brake line on the drivers side. It just slides back into place and the bolt goes into the original hole. Also there's no hole in the slider face plate to install the top wire harness clip, just the bottom, but it should hold ok. On the drivers side, the rear faceplate bolt interferes with two break lines on the back of the frame, so you will need to snap them off from the clip to get the bolt in (this may be different on other models). I also flipped this bolt so it was installed with the head on the backside of the frame like the break line bolt at front since the threads pushed the break lines out. I added a piece of rubber tubbing over the break lines to keep them rubbing up against the bolt head and then pushed them back into the clip. Also, for those who don't have a helper, I used two jacks with small pieces of plywood to raise & support the slider and position it for the 14mm bolt. The jacks also helped level the sliders later. Other than a few adjustments the install went well and the video was a great help.

[@christopherhorwedel1830]

Great instructional video! I got everything installed pretty easy...except those front end bolts into the handle bracket. That was kind of a pain in the ahh...who cares, it worked out fine. I've been looking forward to getting these things for a while, and cant wait to get them all dinged up. Thanks Cali Raised LED!

[@CaliRaisedLED]

Glad it helped!

[@cjdangles]

There are some notable differences between installation on this DCSB and the DCLB models that can cause some confusion. I posted a video about these differences on my channel. Don’t hate on the quality - I’m not a content creator by any stretch! But you’ll at least have a video reference showing specifically which bolts go where, and what’s different about the DCLB install.

[@matthudson9219]

Some pretty big diffences

[@HistoryWithMrN]

@CaliRaisedLED, you should be paying this man to do your install videos. It is an absolute shame that your video left me high and dry halfway through the install yet this customer was able to do what you should've done in the first place.

[@CheechGarseeya]

Just installed mine today! Took a little over 1hr not too difficult. Thank you!

[@voodoobluetaco]

got mine powder coated voodoo blue and just waiting for this AZ summer heat to let up a bit to install them.

[@CaliRaisedLED]

Awesome!

[@TomWalterTX]

Thumbs up. Solo work, so I'm going slow. 2021 Double Cab Long Bed. So slightly different than the video. The Center bolt (install this first) is not in the same location, there are two slots, on matched my frame. Used a 3/8" bolt to hold the slider up in place. For those two forward bolts, safety wire is your friend. Feed wire through the hole towards the rear, loop, and twist around a bolt. Now you can pull that wire back through, that bolt holds that long paddle ting in place. Snug, twist safety wire, now you can use one hand to move that paddle up and down while starting the other bolt. Flashlight resting on the slider helps see what you are doing.

[@coffeetruckco]

I just installed my cali-raised sliders after watching this video. Great help thanks!

[@CaliRaisedLED]

Glad it helped!

[@oldsoldier181]

Will be using this video on Monday to install these on my 21 Sport!

[@craigwebster349]

Awesome instructions thanks so much love the video it's clear and easy to follow most people jump around and talk to much. Thanks again soooi hapoy

[@ganguskongoose1553]

just installed these on my double-cab long bed, you guys should really make a separate tutorial for them! most of the rear half of the slider is very different. The furthest forward 1/2" bolt that was parallel to the ground did not fit in any of the stock holes on the truck. I resorted to washer stacking the 3/8" then 1/2" washers on the 3/8" bolts and using them instead, as I did not want to clearance the hole in the frame to be big enough for the 1/2" bolt. Lastly, the center bolts that you put in first, that uses the OEM 14mm, is not used. Installation was completely different. I also had quite a bit of left over hardware, not something you should want on something designed to support the trucks weight. Absolutely no complaints with the product itself however, once I got all the bolts I could in, it feels stout, well made, and shipped fast.

[@CaliRaisedLED]

Recently we made a instruction pamphlet for the double cab long bed. We really appreciate the feedback and are glad that you like the product. Our goal is to make everything as easy as possible for the customer to ensure they get the best experience possible.

[@ganguskongoose1553]

@@CaliRaisedLED where can I find this pamphlet to double check everything? Thanks!

[@CaliRaisedLED]

Shoot me an email at [e-mail]

[@DylanBogusz]

Ran into this halfway through the install. Very frustrating. You guys really need to make an install video for DCLB.

[@apbapb]

Good video. I used it. Putting the handle into the boxed part of the frame and getting the screws to line up is more of a 2-person job.

[@CaliRaisedLED]

Glad you were able to put the video to use!

[@Hott_tacoma]

Awesome video! I followed along step by step and had no issues at all. The only thing I would add would be torquing the 3/4 inch hardware to specs. I got over 2 more turns per bolt by torquing them down to draw the slider to the frame evenly.

[@C.Munsell]

whats the torque spec you used?

[@Hott_tacoma]

@@C.Munsell I torqued all the 3/4 inch hardware to 80 ft/lbs

[@C.Munsell]

@@Hott_tacoma thank you

[@Hott_tacoma]

@@C.Munsell No problem. As you torque them down you’ll see it drawing up to the frame for a more snug fit.

[@danielzooby7226]

Thank you so much for the video! I followed all your steps and I did! Great price for what I got! I just recommend to use globes... just a few scratches in my hand lol :)

[@fritzsteinle5192]

Quite helpful! Thank you for the solid video, my sliders really make my build pop!

[@CaliRaisedLED]

Yewwww!

[@hectorrivera6624]

Im missing those backing plates at 4:31 and 7:00. EDIT: Contacted Caliraised and they shipped it right away. Great customer service.

[@CaliRaisedLED]

Hi Hector, thank you for the post. We strive for excellent customer service here at Cali Raised LED.

[@travelsinthegalaxy2198]

Excellent video helped a ton!!

[@CaliRaisedLED]

Of Course, Glad we could help!

[@chenology]

Good video but having a shop light would really help with the brightness of the video :)

[@Reagansolum13]

Were we supposed to get powder coated hardware (the metal washers and such) if we ordered powder coated sliders??

[@CaliRaisedLED]

All of our hardware is sent out the same no matter the product. All stainless steel!

[@robbieanderson3758]

Those look great! They don't look too hard to install either.

[@CaliRaisedLED]

Thanks! They are pretty easy!

[@yezkaholic]

Do the plastic cover go back on in the handle bracket part? Or are they not needed anymore?

[@CaliRaisedLED]

They are not needed anymore!

[@yezkaholic]

@@CaliRaisedLED thanks for clarifying that

[@MountainTopher]

The first bolt they said to put in the oval hole doesn't line up at all so I'm not sure if they made it right or I'm supposed to drill into my frame. Plus why are there no install instructions smh.

[@Reddwarf38]

I have this same problem. Got everything ready to install only to find holes don't line up

[@Dill_doh]

Just wondering, I want rock sliders that will also protect the doors from being hit by others opening the doors in a parking lot. Do these stick out further than the door? If not then I might try and grab the step rock sliders please lmk

[@johnnyj2000]

I’m kinda pissed there aren’t any paper instructions. My sliders don’t have the spot for the first bolt to hold the sliders up.

[@CaliRaisedLED]

Johnny, feel fee to make your request here: caliraisedled.com/pages/new-product-requests-for-cali-raised-led

[@jbachrock]

Any luck with the paper instructions? And did Cali raised seriously respond with a link to a virtual suggestion box?? Lol that’s some next level shade

[@Lexusgx550]

Can I bring my truck to you ? Install roof rack and sliders ?

[@CaliRaisedLED]

Hi Shade, we have a partner installer thats local. Reach out to us here and request the info! caliraisedled.customerdesk.io/

[@chrisguapo69]

Just a quick question. I bought rock sliders as well as the complete underside skid plates. Do you recommend installing the sliders first before the skids? or vice versa? thanks in advance!

[@CaliRaisedLED]

It does not matter when it comes to the order. I would work from the middle out which would be skids then sliders.

[@slightly_420]

The sliders don’t mount up the right way, double checked that it is for short cab

[@CaliRaisedLED]

Hey Brandon, yes, on our website we have different configurations for short bed, long bed, and access cabs with our rock sliders.

[@SC_XOLOs]

This set up is way different to a long bed. The bolts are also different

[@CaliRaisedLED]

Yes, on our website we have different configurations for short bed, long bed, and access cabs with our rock sliders.

[@626taco3]

I just purchased some but the slider bracket doesn’t have a hole to insert the first bolt to hold it up.. I need help

[@garthwalker]

did you find a solution to this? Just running into this problem myself...

[@626taco3]

@@garthwalker nope no one got back to me. I installed them. I just didn’t put that first bolt. It was very difficult because they are so heavy

[@shylahedrick9130]

What exactly are the square clip screws called?? I did NOT receive any and my truck has been sitting for days!!! I ordered through Amazon and they’re too small. Extremely frustrating. I called and emailed Cali Raised… Went through Tacoma Lifestyle but they stopped responding. Last email was they were going to reach out to CALI RAISED 😤

[@CaliRaisedLED]

Shyla, Please give us a call! (888)-385-5036

[@ericgilbert2948]

Are you replacing the plastic cover behind the brake lines on the driver side?

[@andrewmchowell]

Yea they didn’t mention that but it fits right back in.

[@fabienpics]

SUPER 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@CaliRaisedLED]

Thank you!

[@fabienpics]

@@CaliRaisedLED Do you know if this Rock Sliders (because I want to buy this one ), Can fit with Full Skid Plate from and other brands.... I m asking because most Full Skid Plate have Crossmember at the Transfer Case... and I want to know if this part (Crossmember) doesn't interfere with the rock sliders

[@CaliRaisedLED]

@@fabienpics They will fit that cross member at the transfer case!

[@chrisguapo69]

Just another question, I have the 0 degree rock sliders. Is the installation the same?

[@CaliRaisedLED]

Yes, the installation will be the same! Please let us know if you have any other questions!

[@chrisguapo69]

@@CaliRaisedLED None at all! Thanks for the replies and awesome instructional. I bought the sliders Oct 2021 and had them delivered to Texas. I just had the time to drive down from California and will be installing the sliders Friday March 11. I'll let you know how the install goes.

[@thumperbangin2000]

I am very oil undercoated on my aclb, will that be a problem for install ?

[@CaliRaisedLED]

Hey Dude, That will be no problem at all!

[@livefreeandshred9818]

Removing the plastic covers to stop the box section of the frame seems like a great idea 🙄 I guess that's not an issue in California

[@andrewmchowell]

They are actually covered by the slider so its not an issue at all

[@derekcrichton2660]

Does anyone know if this will fit with the 2022 Tacoma Off Road??

[@CaliRaisedLED]

Yes, The rock sliders for 05-current will fit a 2022 Tacoma!

[@gradof6b]

Quick question, none of my little brackets are coated and I live in a super salty area should I paint them/have them coated before install?

[@CaliRaisedLED]

Hello, The brackets you are referring to are already anodized. You do not need to coat them or don't need to worry about the salt eating at them! Let us know if you have any other questions.

[@chriscamacho4354]

Does the 0 degree for the long bed crew cab have the same installation process and sequence?

[@CaliRaisedLED]

We believe it should - yes!

[@chrismanlawe2528]

So I installed mine yesterday and everything was going smoothly until I installed the passengers side. The slider was slightly bent on the front portion that attaches to the front cross member that I couldn’t keep the slider flush to the frame. I had to do a lot of banging and use 2 jacks to press the slider against the frame so can I get the bolts to latch onto the frame. Not only that but the front most bolt hole would not align with the hole on the front cross member that it’s impossible to get the bolt to thread into the first hole on the “handle”.

[@CaliRaisedLED]

Chris please contact our customer service ASAP [e-mail] (888)-385-5036

[@Lexusgx550]

25 degree vs 0 degree whats best ?

[@OhYeahAboutThat]

Love these, but my god, the price! Just under $1,000.00 with shipping?

[@CaliRaisedLED]

We have these available starting at $499.99

[@appleman812]

just under $1000 is a lot less than paying for damage under your cab.

[@crone1500]

I don't mind paying even 600 for sliders, but 400 to get it shipped blows my mind.

[@nichfilk7767]

@crone 1 I was told you can pick up any of their products in person at the shop in Ft worth Texas to avoid shipping costs. Only reason i imagine the shipping would be that much is because they would have to be shipped on a large 6ft pallet and go freight. The mail man could never handle something like sliders. But honestly with how indestructible their rock sliders are i would rather pay for shipping and have a quality product with zero worries protecting my frame, instead of getting free or reduced shipping on some mediocre weak sliders ya know?

[@yezkaholic]

@@crone1500 find a local fabrication company there is tons on Instagram. They make same or better quality than the big names for half the price

[@WiseSilverWolf]

Man you sure have to remove alot of stuff to install these rock sliders, with the CBI sliders you dont have to remove as many things to install them and they dont require any cutting either.

[@CaliRaisedLED]

You really only have to remove stuff on the driver side. The slider only takes about an hour to install. I think its worth it for it being the strongest 100% Bolt on slider on the market. They blow all the other companies sliders out of the water.

[@sin4459]

Trust me i have the trail edition rock sliders for the tundra. Spend more money buy something else. These videos are horrible they leave out so much information

[@WiseSilverWolf]

@@sin4459 Yeah I ended up getting some RCI Rock Sliders and ran into alot of things that I wasnt expecting during the installation that I didnt see in any of the videos online that made it look easy.

[@theweknd6946]

How much Weights for Hilux 2022?

[@CaliRaisedLED]

We do not make it for the Hilux

[@blairknapik1831]

This guy had fun once. He hated it.

[@enriqueamaya59]

Blair Knapik 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@mattwilson7343]

I cant even use the second clamp with the spacer. 🤦‍♂️

[@thmphll]

Same here, it wont fit. Everything else works well, just not that one clamp.

[@daveb7476]

Does anyone have experience install these in the long bed? Is there much of a difference?

[@TomWalterTX]

Just installed it on my DCLB. Best is with a friend to help, but I'm solo so have to use a few tricks like a safety wire to hold the paddle in place.

[@DirtRoad_Chronicles]

@@TomWalterTX my long bed 14mm bold doesn’t line up to the bracket on the slider is that normal?

[@TomWalterTX]

@@DirtRoad_Chronicles That confused me, too. Just leave that Toyota OEM bolt alone, as we use the 3/8" bolt holes a few inches away from that one (there are two bolt holes in the slider, and two in the frame).

[@danielsmart514]

So this is why sliders cost so much 😂

[@CaliRaisedLED]

Hi Daniel, Cost of raw material, local professional welders and shipping all play a roll in the price of our sliders. We want to bring you the best quality slider for your adventure. Thank you for your feedback.

[@michaelbalestrieri7628]

These sliders suck. bracket that lays against the frame doesn't line up correctly on mine and theres about an 1/8th inch gap between the frame and bracket. Doesn't even mount flush against the frame. Also was missing 4 nuts to complete the install.

[@CaliRaisedLED]

Hey there! Michael, please contact us directly and we can get our team to assist! [phone]

[@jonerikgreene1175]

God I hope I don’t have the same issue. Finally finished painting mine and installing tomorrow. My biggest complaint so far is all the weld splash; I gave up sanding it off there was so much. I was very surprised with the mess for the price.

[@SC_XOLOs]

@@jonerikgreene1175 damn, I just ordered mine. Hope I don’t have all these issues

[@jonerikgreene1175]

Rex_8787 so, I’ve got mine installed now. Was a bit of a bear, but the video helps. Drivers side rear brake lines are an issue, I’m in shocked this video didn’t point it out (almost stopped and returned product), the bolt will protrude in between the lines, which I was not okay with (you can see in this video when installing the pinch clap how the nut sticks between them 12:54). I turned the bolt around (PITA) and have the lines resting on the side angle of bolt. The welding splash issues aren’t seen once installed. Over all, the look good and are built tough. I didn’t have any flush issues. Give yourself EXTRA time; I ran out of day light and had to do all tightening the next day.

[@andrewmchowell]

@@jonerikgreene1175 did your solution mounting the bolt backwards near the brake line workout long term? Or did you reach out to Caliraised for a solution. Debating if I should just have my shop install mine.

[@NullXception-]

Those pieces with the handle are not the easiest thing in the world…. 🙃

[@CaliRaisedLED]

Our end goal with the design is to make it easy as possible for our customers

[@NullXception-]

@@CaliRaisedLED lol I got it, it just took some time and cursing

[@CaliRaisedLED]

@@NullXception- Glad you got it done, tag us in a photo on Instagram so we can see how your truck turned out!

[@Kevinfromsale]

Watched this and the way he referenced to orientation is confusing, when he mention the front it does not mean the very front but the front of the back portion of the slider🤦‍♂️, there are actually two bolts that needed to installed backward on driver side on 2019, in case u are like me follow instructions to the teeth please don’t listen to this guy he’s talked in a manner like he has a bad day and Caliraised made him do this video, lighting is garbage in the video at least shine some light and orient the camera viewing in a way we know which direction is which, I made it thru following a long o this video and managed to completed my rockslider install, but got dang its a pain to watch this un organize video.

[@NorCalFresh]

Crazy expensive

[@HistoryWithMrN]

This is a GARBAGE video if you have the Double Cab Long Bed.

[@jbachrock]

Really wish I would’ve seen the spot-on comments on this video before I dumped $1,000 on these sliders. Zero instructions in the box so I am now watching this cringe-worthy instructional video. Instead of trying to figure out what direction is front or back or left or right, or trying to squint my eyes so I can magically give myself night vision so I can see what the hell he’s doing, I’m simply going to take this ziplock bag I got full of random nuts and bolts with this ONE THOUSAND DOLLAR painted piece of steel and figure it out myself.