rock sliders
03-29-2009, 06:26 PM
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rock sliders
ok i think its time to build some anybody got pics of homemade ones?or advice on makin them?
03-29-2009, 06:57 PM
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I have Rocker Skins. 1/4 inch steel bent and welded to the rockers. Keeps a stock look with all the same protection. I would post pics but my PB account is out at the moment!
03-30-2009, 06:50 AM
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custom fab of myself- with a little step for the short wife-haha
looking back now- i guess my mud flaps dont work
looking back now- i guess my mud flaps dont work
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03-30-2009, 01:14 PM
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its best NOT to hook them to the unibody. if your going to do rock sliders the first step is to install frame stiffeners.
03-30-2009, 06:06 PM
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These are made by JCR but are very strong use there photos as reference
http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/...egory_Code=XJS
http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/...egory_Code=XJS
03-31-2009, 10:30 AM
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I know im gonna get flamed for this but whatever. I welded mine straight to the unibody. Yes everyone, I know I know...but so far its worked for me. Theyve taken some abuse too. I am gonna reinforce them though when I plate up the frame rails next weekend.
04-01-2009, 03:14 AM
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These rails have an inner square tube with an outer round tube, they mount to the pinch seams with 5 bolts (conventional bolts and lock nuts) and to the "frame" rails with four self-tapping bolts. They'll hold up the entire weight of that side of the vehicle, as well as I have been able to rock the vehicle back and forth standing on them. I don't know what the thickness of them is as I bought them pre-made.
04-01-2009, 08:19 AM
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And no they are not neccessary. I have seen many a jeeps with out any frame stiffeners on them have rock rails.
You can chalk this up to the nice to have block but not have to have!
