Drilling a few holes is still better than crushing a rocker panel
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| Author: | BeepBeepJeepJeep [ Mon Aug 20, 2007 11:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Rock rail mounting question... |
I recently just bent one of my running boards and was wondering if the boulder bars or any other rock rails bolt right up to where the running boards do or if you still have to drill new holes... Thanks, Bill |
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| Author: | KJ-BOL [ Mon Aug 20, 2007 11:33 am ] |
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no matter what you get - any brand - you will have to drill |
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| Author: | jerbacher [ Mon Aug 20, 2007 11:58 am ] |
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i dont think you have to drill with Mopar rock rails. but they are kinda weak... i have them, that being said, but im always careful not to come down hard |
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| Author: | DarbyWalters [ Mon Aug 20, 2007 12:03 pm ] |
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Drilling a few holes is still better than crushing a rocker panel
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| Author: | jerbacher [ Mon Aug 20, 2007 12:04 pm ] |
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DarbyWalters wrote: Drilling a few holes is still better than crushing a rocker panel
agreed!! 
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| Author: | BeepBeepJeepJeep [ Mon Aug 20, 2007 12:45 pm ] |
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I don't really plan on rock crawling I just want them to offer some sort of protection for that area... so i'll look at the mopar rails, thanks! |
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| Author: | Tokyojoe [ Mon Aug 20, 2007 2:55 pm ] |
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Mopar Rock Rails will do. You don't have to rock crawl to do some major damage though. Stumps, logs, xxxxxxxxxxxxx, crest of a hill, can all do big damage. |
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| Author: | jerbacher [ Mon Aug 20, 2007 3:15 pm ] |
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they are fine as long as you are careful. you can put the full weight of the jeep on them, put a jack under them, slide on them... just dont come down hard! |
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| Author: | wheaties [ Mon Aug 20, 2007 5:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | rock lizard |
I Just put on a set of sliders from rock lizard. The mopar ones aren't cheap and I've seen them bent from little stuff. For a few bucks more you get absolute protection. I came down (accidentally) real hard on them on the trail last week. Just a scuff in the rustoleum! |
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| Author: | jerbacher [ Mon Aug 20, 2007 5:29 pm ] |
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if you're buying new ones, you're probably better off to get something good. or get some step sliders for protection and convenience! the only reason i have mopar is because i needed them quick and cheap and got a good deal for a used set from a LOST member. |
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| Author: | raceinfan [ Mon Aug 20, 2007 5:36 pm ] |
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I have the boulder bars from All J's & they are awesome, I say do it once & have piece of mind & get those or an equivalent, JUST INCASE you do come down hard on something, at least you know you won't have body work to repair or have to replace 1 of the factory ones..just my .02 |
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| Author: | the1jferg [ Mon Aug 20, 2007 8:07 pm ] |
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I would go with, NOT the factory type tube stuff. They ain't worth a crap. If you did your lift then you can drill the holes. It does take some patience if you do it by yourself. You'll need GOOD drill bits Good to have an angle drill head Sharpie - permanent marker A beer out of reach as a goal when your finished A jack and a 2x4 to span the length holding it in place as a safegaurd. You might find it easier to throw the template strips in the trash, clamp it up, drill, and bolt. Take a break then start the other side. I drank my beer first, didn't use the jack and 2x4...It hit me in my frikin head...it left a mark!! More peace of mind for side impact. Oh Yeah, Don't do a half A$$ed Job...Spray paint your bare metal and Put the plastic trim back on 
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| Author: | Neatus [ Mon Aug 20, 2007 11:53 pm ] |
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You dont have to drill with any of them if you dont want to...weld em! 
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| Author: | moose [ Tue Aug 21, 2007 12:31 am ] |
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You could easily justify the few extra bucks for a AllJ/Rock Lizard/CRS set of bars for safety if you ever get hit in the side. Take a look at some of the picts on this site of members who got hit in the side - the rock rails helped protect them... |
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