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Old 04-25-2011, 05:57 PM
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i just bought a 98 jeep cherokee sport. love it but the rockers are rusted out. i dont know how to weld but want to fix this problem. i know someone who can weld so my question is where can i find new rockers? how hard is it to install new rockers? should i purchased new rockers or steel tubing? thanks for taking the time to help
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pictures of how bad your rockers would help... its hard to give you advice without seeing how bad the rust is... it might be a easy fix or a all out weld job... and welcome to the site... make a intro post if you wish...
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id go with the tubing idea that what ima going to do
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thanks for tying to help. i have some pics and was going to send them to you but dont see where i can attach them. do u have an email i can send them to?
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I'm doing replacing my rockers on my 99 currently, it's honestly not that hard, just take your time. I'm teaching myself to weld as i go, figure it's not a bad skill to learn owning a jeep and all anyway. Here's a link to the rockers i bought, says they are for like 88 to 95 xj's however if you have access to a break you can re-bend them cause the newer body style xj's have rockers that taper towards the front. they are really good priced, and mine aren't factory perfect body lines but i plan to put rock rails on my rig anyway and i'm gonna herculiner my rockers which should hide some imperfections anyway. Good luck with your rockers.
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