Another 2x6 tube rocker build
10-04-2011, 06:39 PM
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Another 2x6 tube rocker build
Hey guys, since my rockers were completely rusted out I finally decided to go ahead and do this. I used a Lincoln MIG 125, right angle grinder, porta-band, and an intermitently working metal-cut-off-saw. Floor pans, steps etc were all pretty much gone as well so I started remaking those with 16gauge galvanized and ended up with this
So with that ready to go I started the rocker tubes. 2x6x.120 was my choice. For what I do it's plenty strong, and I'm trying to save weight lol.
So, drivers side: for the rear I couldn't really think of a good way to cap it, I wanted the full "rim" (or whatever you may call it) of the fender to be protected, but I didn't want the tubing to intrude too much into the wheel well itself, it'd just collect a pile of mud and dirt.
Now the front. I wanted the lower portion of my fender protected so I did some nice angles to make it sort of wrap around it.
So with that ready to go I started the rocker tubes. 2x6x.120 was my choice. For what I do it's plenty strong, and I'm trying to save weight lol.
So, drivers side: for the rear I couldn't really think of a good way to cap it, I wanted the full "rim" (or whatever you may call it) of the fender to be protected, but I didn't want the tubing to intrude too much into the wheel well itself, it'd just collect a pile of mud and dirt.
Now the front. I wanted the lower portion of my fender protected so I did some nice angles to make it sort of wrap around it.
Last edited by Dan91; 10-04-2011 at 06:49 PM.
10-08-2011, 06:30 PM
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OK, didn't get any progress pictures because it was essentially the same to make the other side. Anyways, I finished them up today. Eventually I'm doing frame reinforcements, tie ins and boatsides with these. They certainly made a huge improvement on the Jeep in looks and function. It's much quieter (obviously lol) inside the cab and it actually reduced some of the vibrations I have.
Primered
Rustoleum Bedliner
FINISHED!!!! (drivers side is still drying at current)
Primered
Rustoleum Bedliner
FINISHED!!!! (drivers side is still drying at current)
Last edited by Dan91; 10-08-2011 at 06:46 PM.
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10-10-2011, 08:45 PM
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Looks great. Too bad you have the same paint color as me. 
Its a B**** to find paint. 
So are you gonna leave it black (the side of the door) or try and paint it?
Its a B**** to find paint. So are you gonna leave it black (the side of the door) or try and paint it?
10-10-2011, 10:28 PM
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im not sure WTF you did those cutouts for instead of going the full length and cutting out the complete rocker, but otherwise it looks good. I would be worried about the .120 wall but it sounds like you arent planning on using them much so they should do the job fine
10-10-2011, 10:29 PM
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Yeah I was pissed when I found out Dupli-color stopped production of this paint color years ago. I found a local shop that custom mixes paint and fills aerosol cans, but it'd be 30ish bucks for one spray can and the remaining paint in a can. I'm trying to get together some extra money for it, considering I have a few white primer spots where I sanded out rust.
10-10-2011, 10:32 PM
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Yep. I think that is what he means.
I ran mine all the way forward cut the fender off.
Made a tab with a nut welded on it and welded it to the 2X6.
Drilled a hole in the fender and it is still removeable.
That sheetmetal is not very strong.
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I ran mine all the way forward cut the fender off.
Made a tab with a nut welded on it and welded it to the 2X6.
Drilled a hole in the fender and it is still removeable.
That sheetmetal is not very strong.
Nitro