Rusted rockers?

JEFF · 03-26-2006, 06:31 PM

What has everyone done with there rusted out rockers, my passenger side is totaly gone, and the drivers side is on it's way. What has everyone done to fix this? Can you post some pictures so I can get some ideas on how to fix mine.

katarn444 · 03-26-2006, 06:49 PM

I am in the process of replacing mine. I cut them out with a sawzall and put 2x4 rectangular tubing in. I will post some pics soon.

You can buy new sheetmetal rockers but it is cheaper to use tubing.

Some links I used
http://www.4x4trailhunters.com/article.php?id=17
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...rs/rockers.htm
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical...ckerPanels.htm
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical.../Rockrails.htm
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical...ckerPanels.htm

K

JEFF · 03-27-2006, 12:26 PM

I seriously thought about the tubing but I was going to use 4" x 4". Im just not sure how Im gonna attach it?

Thanks for the links

JEFF · 03-27-2006, 12:34 PM

After viewing the links 2"x 4" looks better

fatwreck · 03-27-2006, 12:40 PM

I suggest using either 2x4 or 3x4. Here is a link to the writeup I did on mine:
http://www.projectxj.com/mods/rocker.replacement.htm

IntrepidXJ · 03-27-2006, 12:49 PM

...and mine

http://www.myxj.net/tech/rockers/

JEFF · 03-28-2006, 11:48 AM

Thanks guys!!!!

03-26-2006, 06:31 PM	#1
JEFF Trail Guide Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hamburg Mi Posts: 154	Rusted rockers? What has everyone done with there rusted out rockers, my passenger side is totaly gone, and the drivers side is on it's way. What has everyone done to fix this? Can you post some pictures so I can get some ideas on how to fix mine. __________________ 96 XJ 2dr 3.5 RE 31's,4.10 gears rack, Hi-lift, lights, rust. 98 SKI-DOO MXZx 440 (FOR SALE)

03-27-2006, 12:26 PM	#3
JEFF Trail Guide Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hamburg Mi Posts: 154	I seriously thought about the tubing but I was going to use 4" x 4". Im just not sure how Im gonna attach it? Thanks for the links __________________ 96 XJ 2dr 3.5 RE 31's,4.10 gears rack, Hi-lift, lights, rust. 98 SKI-DOO MXZx 440 (FOR SALE)

03-27-2006, 12:34 PM	#4
JEFF Trail Guide Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hamburg Mi Posts: 154	After viewing the links 2"x 4" looks better __________________ 96 XJ 2dr 3.5 RE 31's,4.10 gears rack, Hi-lift, lights, rust. 98 SKI-DOO MXZx 440 (FOR SALE)

03-27-2006, 12:49 PM	#6
IntrepidXJ Trail Guide Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Grand Junction, CO Posts: 3,033	...and mine http://www.myxj.net/tech/rockers/ __________________ Randy Langstraat .: myXJ.net \| adventureJK.com :.

03-28-2006, 11:48 AM	#7
JEFF Trail Guide Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hamburg Mi Posts: 154	Thanks guys!!!! __________________ 96 XJ 2dr 3.5 RE 31's,4.10 gears rack, Hi-lift, lights, rust. 98 SKI-DOO MXZx 440 (FOR SALE)

03-26-2006, 06:49 PM	#2
katarn444 Jeeper Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 38	I am in the process of replacing mine. I cut them out with a sawzall and put 2x4 rectangular tubing in. I will post some pics soon. You can buy new sheetmetal rockers but it is cheaper to use tubing. Some links I used http://www.4x4trailhunters.com/article.php?id=17 http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...rs/rockers.htm http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical...ckerPanels.htm http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical.../Rockrails.htm http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical...ckerPanels.htm K

03-27-2006, 12:40 PM	#5
fatwreck I ride a moped. Seriously. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: ottawa, il Posts: 2,290	I suggest using either 2x4 or 3x4. Here is a link to the writeup I did on mine: http://www.projectxj.com/mods/rocker.replacement.htm