I've never actually seen it done or anything but my buddy gave me the idea so I figured id see what you guys think! My rockers are rusted out pretty bad but the rust stops there so instead of replacing them with factory ones, could I get some like 2x5 or 2x6 rectangular tubing and weld in place? I know they wouldn't be the strongest but would surly be stronger then factory right? Or would it be better to just go with factory rockers?

 

I'd say go with the 2x6 rocker/slider mod. I've done it too both my Cherokees, and Idc what people say, if done right they are very strong. I'd like to say even stronger then some of the big name rocksliders out there.

I used 2x6 3/16s steel stock. Plated the unibody with 14g steel, braced the rockers to the unibody at 4 points each side with 1" x 1/8wall tubing, and they took a beating. Still looked great when I sold the first rig too.

It also opens up many more mods/armor as well like tube fenders, hybrid exo cages, and ect. If you wheel it go with the 2x6.

 

theyre stronger than bolt on sliders when done right. i used 2x5x.25 bc it was free, but 3/16 is plenty.

 

I'm going to do mine soon like Erics XJ.

 

They are super strong!

3' x 5" and if I had to do it again I would build them identical.

 

Awesome!!! Looks like I got a new project for the Jeep now. Thanks everyone!!!