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Old 08-15-2014, 12:48 PM
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Default What to do about rocker openings??

Hey guys, I replaced my rockers that were rusted out with some new ones. I decided to try it myself and they work, but I knew it wasn't going to be perfect.

So towards the ends of the rockers I'm left with some gaps...which will most likely lead to a ton of mud and water getting in and rusting it all back out.

Should I seal it up with liquid nail or some foam stuff? What could my other options be?


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Can't open the image, but seam sealer usually works good in cases like that. Flexible when it sets up, kinda like putty.
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How did you replace them? Your best bet is to fill the gaps with sheet metal and weld it up.

EDIT: I can't see your photo
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That foam stuff crap holds moisture, too.
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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee
That foam stuff crap holds moisture, too.
^ I second that, expanding foam will trap and hold moisture.
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Originally Posted by roninofako
How did you replace them? Your best bet is to fill the gaps with sheet metal and weld it up.

EDIT: I can't see your photo
Sorry bout the image failure... hopefully it works this time.

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I replaced them but cutting out the new ones and welding in the new ones. Unfortunately the ends of the rockers came all bent up from quadratec, so I left them alone until I can figure out what to do.
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Just cap them off with metal.
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