Homemade Rocker Gaurds

[Green97TJ]

Well I think Im going to make me some rocker gaurds. So i need all the ideas/pics/plans/tips yall can give me!

They need to come up about 4-5" on the side of the jeep, other than that about anything goes, just so its not too complicated.

Lets hear/see what ya got!

TIA

Nathan

 

[Tug-n-pull]

Show him Bounty hunter show him Sully I am sure more of you have what he is looking for. My only advice is keep it simple and strong. 1/4" x 4" x 4" angle and you are set to go. tug

 

[Green97TJ]

I saw a pic of Bounty's a while back and like them.... Id just like some more pics of things like mounting, and how he finished them in the wheel opening, how he ran them under the flares etc. And if anybody else has some good ideas, thats awesome too!!

Thanks tug!

Nathan

 

[geopig]

I actually drafted a template for rocker guards for the machine shop at my school to make based on Bounty/Snitty/Tugs suggestion. I can gladly send them to you. They are electronic. I designed them to fit my YJ that has the stock flares with extension that I think you have, can't tell with all the mud Let me know. Also I guess I could make them available in the how to section along with some of Bounty's pics. Unfortunately I haven't gotten around to getting them made yet Just lemme know if you're interested.

Geoff

 

[Green97TJ]

Sure thing man! Love to see them. nbrooking@vupipeline.vinu.edu or just post a link or whatever on here!

Thanks!

Nathan

 

[Sully]

Here are mine.

Bolts on the inside of the jeep.

Disregaurd how dirty everything is, I havent had a chance to clean it.

I still need to drill some holes in the bottom of the rocker and into my floor board.

 

[redrooster]

Sully,
I like those but do you not have any support to the frame or body mounts? A fat boy like me might rip the side of the body off.

 

[redrooster]

Here's a shot of mine. The 3/16" aluminum rocker guards were sheered and then have a 1" lip rolled under the tub like the body has. I trimmed them to fit the wheel openings and then pop-riveted them on.
The rock sliders are 1" x 3" rectangle tubing welded to the frame at the front, middle and rear and then gusseted at each brace. Like this:
___________
I___I___/

View from top looking down toward the passenger side slider. The frame being the straight line on top and the "I's" and slash being the supports to the frame. It is very strong.
P.S. You goes like my artistry?

 

[Sully]

Sully,
I like those but do you not have any support to the frame or body mounts? A fat boy like me might rip the side of the body off.

Trust me these wont go anywhere. I have jacked and winched from them.

 

[Green97TJ]

Nice guys, keep it coming. Really, the main thing right now as far as design elements is that they need to come up the body. Ive got a spot rusting out down there, and Im going to fix it, but I dont have the money to paint it right. So if I cover up the unmatched paint with rocker guards I kill 2 birds with one stone. plus its an excuse to get rocker guards and ditch the factory side steps. :lol:

Nathan

 

[currupt4130]

ill get you some pics of mine, i tried them out this weekend and theyre great, super simple and super strong, whats your email

 

[Green97TJ]

nbrooking@vupipeline.vinu.edu

Send anything ya got there.

Thanks!!

Nathan

 

[redrooster]

It's a 97 and already rusted bad enough to require body work? Man I don't envy you guys with the winter salt. Mine's a 78 and has only required one small rust repair under the tailgate. My rocker guards do, however, cover some dents that were made by the previous owner.

 

[laneiac]

Hey red, did you stretch the wheelbase on your jeep at all????

 

[Green97TJ]

Yea, aint the rust belt great. O well, at least its just one spot.

Nathan

 

[currupt4130]

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