Sliders vs. D-Rings

randystokes · Post by **randystokes** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 4:06 pm

I've seen a number of posts here saying both the black rectangular sliders and the D rings are screen accurate. Could someone clarify for me? Were sliders used in one or two of the movies, and D rings in the other(s)? Or is there an inconsistency within one or more of the movies? If the latter, was it an inconsistency between the jacket Ford wore and the stunt jackets, or did even Ford wear jackets with different strap fasteners?

Randy

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 4:10 pm

From all reports, research, (and PILES of posted photos), sliders in Raiders, D-rings in TofD and LC.

Regards! Michaelson

randystokes · Post by **randystokes** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 4:15 pm

Thanks. I searched on both terms and came up with tons of references. I waded through a bunch and seemed to find conflicting answers, or at least unclear answers. This is the kind of definitive answer I was looking for (although I was afraid I'd get a long page of links from VP

)

As my preference in jackets is Raiders, I think I'm going to replace D rings on at least one of my (4) jackets with rectangular sliders.

Randy

GCR · Post by **GCR** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 4:26 pm

I was after that Raiders look as well for my Dark Brown lambskin Wested, which came with the default brass D-rings. So, after following this link:

http://www.strapworks.com/Metal_Loops_p/ml.htm

From this thread:

viewtopic.php?t=19567

I went ahead and ordered 8 (although you only need 4 for 1 jacket, I was just being careful and ordering extras since they are so inexpensive) of the metal loops (1 inch size in Flat Black) on Dr.J's recommendation. After they arrived I swapped them out for the D-rings on my Wested, and here is the end result:

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163 ... -06026.jpg

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163 ... -06025.jpg

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163 ... -06019.jpg

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163 ... -06031.jpg

Granted, my strap configuration may not be screen accurate, but at least I'm rid of the D-rings! I'd recommend Strapworks and the 1 inch "metal loops" in flat black if you're looking to swap out the d-rings for a more Raiders look. Hope this helps.

-GCR

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 4:33 pm

Oh, as an aside, but directly related to this question....if anyone has a cloth Wested jacket, GET SOME SLIDERS and install them. I received those offered by our good friend Ripper, and they are PERFECT for the thin and slick surfaces of the cotton Raiders Wested side straps. NO MORE SLIPPING OF D-RINGS!! $\:D/$

HIGHLY recommended.

Ok...back to your regularily scheduled program, already in progress....

(thanks again, Ripper!)

HIGH regards! Michaelson

randystokes · Post by **randystokes** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 4:46 pm

Thanks. I already bought enough black rectangular sliders from Strapworks to do all my jackets if I'm so inclined. (They're really cheap . . .)

Randy

Ripper · Post by **Ripper** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 11:29 pm

thanks again, Ripper!

Think nothing of it my friend, I am just happy those worked out for you!

randystokes · Post by **randystokes** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 11:07 am

Replaced the D rings with sliders on my favorite Wested this weekend. This jacket is so broken in that I actually wasn't having problems with the straps slipping out of the D rings, but I like the looks of the sliders better.

Randy

zeus36 · Post by **zeus36** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 8:50 pm

From researching the web, it seems that D rings tend to be attachment points, whereas sliders are for adjustment. For leather strap work, I think sliders would be preferable over double D rings.

The opposite seems true for rope and nylon straps. (like on a motorcycle helmet)

randystokes · Post by **randystokes** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 9:00 pm

Perfect. Then I'm using the right tool for the job!

Randy