Jackillac92

How hard hard would it be to make my own "steps" for my 2000 Jeep Cherokee XJ? The bars that go on the side kinda thing.

This is what I am looking to make

I would not consider buying these pre-made because of the step price tag of 322.99. http://www.quadratec.com/products/71207_800_07.htm
And also because I want to try my hand at fabrication, and learn to weld maybe. It doesn't look to hard honestly, but then again I have never welded before in my life.

I do have access to my grandfathers 3 car workshop with a lot of automotive tools, mostly used for restoring a"1910 Model-T" and but some of the stuff is used for general maintenance on cars and tractors, like 80s Mercedes, Buicks, 1950s ford tractors, and minor work on my Jeep. The shop is pretty much equipped with,
The Acetylene/Oxygen welding setup, is used mostly for brazing brass for "Model T" parts, but he said it is capable of welding, but he hasn't really done it much himself. I have never welded before, and I am strapped for cash pretty much, I would love to do it myself because it looks to be a pretty simple fabrication.

How hard would this be for a newbie? I know that tools are no substitute for a pure skill, but I want to at least learn.

mobilecherokee4

if you can weld you can make it, just draw up the set up what you want it to look like then get your supplies and go at it

claygrassmann

check out jcroffroad.com they have rock sliders that serve as steps as well and even if you dont buy them you could get ideas how to make some of your own, also rusty's offroad makes some too

rustylaredo

if youve never welded before DO NOT try to weld to the unibody rails as this could be very bad for your jeeps integrity. otherwise throw something together and bolt it on. like it hate it chop it up and repeat. if your gonna make steps you might as well make them somewhat strong to protect your rockers

Jackillac92

I do not plan on directly welding them on, there are two holes for bolts that look about large enough to me. Now the only thing I have to do is find the scrap metal to do it with?