SDHQ SDHQ-55-1541-G3 User manual

Latest Revision: 11/9/2019
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Product Packing List
Product: SDHQ-55-1541-G3
Description: 2016+ Tacoma Long Bed Rock Sliders
(1) Driver Side Slider SDHQ-55-1541-G3-A
(1) Passenger Side Slider SDHQ-55-1541-G3-B
(2) Front Inner Double Brackets SDHQ-55-1540-G3-C
(1) Gas Tank Upper Bracket SDHQ-55-1540-G3-D
(7) Upper Brackets SDHQ-50-1540-P1
(6) Lower Brackets SDHQ-50-1540-P3
(2) Front Inner Single Brackets SDHQ-50-1540-P4
(1) Hardware Package SDHQ-55-1541-G3-C
(12) 3/8” – 16 x 1 ¼” Grade 8 Bolts
(12) 3/8” Grade 8 Flat Washers
(12) 3/8” Grade 8 Lock Washers
(16) 7/16” – 14 x 1 ¼” Grade 8 Bolts
(18) 7/16” Grade 8 Flat Washers
(14) 7/16” Grade 8 Lock Washers
(2) 7/16” – 14 Locknuts
(2) M10 –1.25 x 25mm Grade 8 Flange Hex Head Bolt
(1) Loctite Packet
Inspected and Packaged By: Date:

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Product: SDHQ-55-1541-G3
Description: 2016+ Tacoma Long Bed Rock Sliders
Tech Notes
The driver’s side slider can be tricky to bolt up next to the gas tank. Follow instructions carefully in order to save time and
frustration. It is recommended the install is performed by at least 2 qualified technicians. For strongest and best fit, use a jack
under each mount when tightening. Use red Loctite on all hardware.
Some trimming may be required.
**Approx install time = 2 hours**
Parts List
Hardware List
Required Tools
(1) Driver Side Slider
(1) Passenger Side Slider
(2) Front Inner Double Bracket
(1) Gas Tank Bracket
(7) Upper Bracket
(6) Lower Bracket
(2) Front Inner Single Bracket
(1) Hardware Package
(12) 3/8” - 16 x 1 ¼” Bolts
(12) 3/8” Flat Washers
(12) 3/8” Lock Washers
(16) 7/16” - 14 x 1 ¼” Bolts
(18) 7/16” Flat Washers
(14) 7/16” Lock Washers
(2) 7/16”-14 Locknuts
(2) M10 - 1.25 x 25mm Flange Bolts
(1) Loctite Packet
-½” socket/wrench
-9/16” open/box combination wrench
-5/8” socket/wrench
-8mm socket/wrench
-10mm wrench/socket
-12mm socket/wrench
-14mm socket/wrench

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Front Inner Double Bracket Gas Tank Upper Bracket Upper Bracket
SDHQ-55-1540-G3-C SDHQ-55-1540-G3-D SDHQ-50-1540-P1
Lower Bracket Front Inner Single Bracket
SDHQ-50-1540-P3 SDHQ-50-1540-P4

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***READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY FROM START TO FINISH BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION! ***
Installation Instructions:
1. Preparing your Tacoma. If your Tacoma is equipped with a gas tank skid plate, remove the
(4) 12mm bolts holding it on and set aside. It is necessary to lower your gas tank 2 ½”,
enough to reach the rear inner brackets. Support your gas tank with a jack, remove the (2)
14mm tank strap bolts and lower your tank as much as possible without stretching or kinking
any of the lines. If you have a 2WD truck, the cross member bolt will need to be removed. Only
remove one cross member bolt at a time.
2. Starting with the driver’s side, insert the Front Inner Double Bracket and the Front Inner Single
Bracket into the front body mount. The Front Inner Double Bracket locates on the lower 2 open
holes with the nuts facing up, and the flat edge going away from the body mount. The Front
Inner Single Bracket locates in the middle open hole with the nut facing up. Driver’s side is
shown below.

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3. Installing the Sliders. Lift the
Driver side Slider into position and
install (3) Upper Brackets with
7/16” bolts, washers and lock
washers. This will hold the sliders
up while you line up and install the
rest of the hardware. Starting at
the second mount from the front,
install (1) Lower Bracket with 3/8”
bolts and washers as pictured
below. The third mount will utilize
(1) 7/16” bolt, (2) 7/16” washers,
and (1) 7/16” lock nut through the
bottom of the mount and frame as pictured. The fourth mount will be similar to the second
mount with the Lower Bracket and 3/8” hardware. Leave all hardware slightly loose. Use red
Loctite on all hardware. For 2WD vehicles, you will need to use (1) M10 –1.25 x 20mm bolt in
place of the 7/16” bolt on the third mount. This will replace the cross member bolt.
4. Thread (3) 7/16” bolts, washers and lock
washers into the Front Inner Single Bracket
and Front Inner Double Bracket. Leave these
slightly loose for now and use red Loctite.
5. While moving the tank as far out of the way as
possible, insert the Upper Gas Tank Mount
into the inside of the frame and thread the
7/16” bolt and washers in from the outside.
The Upper Gas Tank Mount should fit behind
the brake and gas lines, but it is a tight fit. Make sure your lines are not positioned in a way
that they can chafe on any bracket. Now install the inner rear bracket with the (2) 3/8” bolts
and washers. It may be helpful to lower the spare tire and insert the bracket form the back
side.

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6. Once all the hardware is started, you can tighten everything. It is recommended to use a jack
under each mount when tightening. Tighten the outer 7/16” bolts first, then tighten the inner
3/8” bolts. Once the sliders are tight, reposition and reinstall your gas tank and skid plate.
7. For the passenger side, follow the same steps as the driver’s side, except there is no gas tank
in the way. An Upper Bracket will be used in place of the Gas Tank Mount. On the passenger
side, there is a plastic cover to protect (2) wiring harnesses. Remove the plastic cover and
unbolt the mount for the harnesses. The mount and plastic cover may need to be trimmed to fit
on the truck again once the slider is installed.
8. Consistent with the driver’s side, get all of the hardware in and started before tightening
anything. Once everything is started and snug, tighten the 7/16” bolts first, then tighten all of
the 3/8” bolts. Enjoy your new SDHQ Tacoma Sliders!

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***Double check all hardware is installed correctly and tight***
***Re-torque ALL bolts after 100 miles***
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Ste 109 Gilbert, AZ 85233
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