Sliders vs. 2x6 rocker rails
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Sliders vs. 2x6 rocker rails
2001 4 door XJ Cherokee.
I'm trying to decide between getting sliders vs. replacing the rocker rails with 2x6 tube. I'm inclined to go 2x6 tube and then tie it into the frame (might even boatside it... haven't decided), but wanted some other input before hacking. The rockers seem to be in good shape (vehicle is a CA car that has very little rust), so it's not like they need to be replaced.
What's the advantage of each?
Thanks,
Chris
I'm trying to decide between getting sliders vs. replacing the rocker rails with 2x6 tube. I'm inclined to go 2x6 tube and then tie it into the frame (might even boatside it... haven't decided), but wanted some other input before hacking. The rockers seem to be in good shape (vehicle is a CA car that has very little rust), so it's not like they need to be replaced.
What's the advantage of each?
Thanks,
Chris
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From: Freeburg, IL
Year: 94
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
It really depends on how far you want to go with the jeep. Is this just a daily driver, are you wanting to keep it looking nice?
Pros of 2x6: higher clearance, stronger with the type of frame tie in, will strengthen unibody
Cons: cut up a perfectly good rocker
Pros of bolt on rock rails: they bolt on, can be removed, no body mods
cons: less clearance, not as strong.
I did a mini boatside on mine. I love it. Mine had zero rust. I did mine in prep for my cage.
Pros of 2x6: higher clearance, stronger with the type of frame tie in, will strengthen unibody
Cons: cut up a perfectly good rocker
Pros of bolt on rock rails: they bolt on, can be removed, no body mods
cons: less clearance, not as strong.
I did a mini boatside on mine. I love it. Mine had zero rust. I did mine in prep for my cage.
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It really depends on how far you want to go with the jeep. Is this just a daily driver, are you wanting to keep it looking nice?
Pros of 2x6: higher clearance, stronger with the type of frame tie in, will strengthen unibody
Cons: cut up a perfectly good rocker
Pros of bolt on rock rails: they bolt on, can be removed, no body mods
cons: less clearance, not as strong.
I did a mini boatside on mine. I love it. Mine had zero rust. I did mine in prep for my cage.
Pros of 2x6: higher clearance, stronger with the type of frame tie in, will strengthen unibody
Cons: cut up a perfectly good rocker
Pros of bolt on rock rails: they bolt on, can be removed, no body mods
cons: less clearance, not as strong.
I did a mini boatside on mine. I love it. Mine had zero rust. I did mine in prep for my cage.
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I don't have any close ups of it. I actually posted a pic of it on the other thread u started about stiffening the unibody. I will get some pics this wkend. I'll be headed out to my shop finishing up the lift on another Xj project.
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