Carolina Rock Shop

meh_kick · **Posted:** Wed Mar 14, 2007 4:21 pm

Anyone with their rock rails with pics? I've heard the name and they seem to be well constructed. I've been in contact with Andy at their shop, but have yet to see a photo of the KJ version.

A little help?

jerbacher · **Posted:** Wed Mar 14, 2007 4:34 pm

Need to replace one or something? hee hee...

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meh_kick · **Posted:** Wed Mar 14, 2007 4:42 pm

Yeah. It's rusting in that spot and was creased for another two feet in front of that mark....

raceinfan · **Posted:** Wed Mar 14, 2007 5:22 pm

some of the members here from NC have them check with one of them

unixxx · **Posted:** Wed Mar 14, 2007 6:16 pm

I'm pretty sure dog_party and mutt have them....

meh_kick · **Posted:** Wed Mar 14, 2007 6:41 pm

Yeah. CRC has been asking me to check with forum members. I think I like their set up.

3 mounting points on "frame" like All Js, an additional tube rail like Skink Step Sliders. BUT I don't know if they provide any mounting points along the pinch seam.

I think that's one of the selling points for aftermarket rockers.

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Mar 14, 2007 8:02 pm

I trid contacting them 3 or 4 times but never got any type of response??

moose · **Posted:** Wed Mar 14, 2007 8:20 pm

meh_kick wrote:

Yeah. CRC has been asking me to check with forum members. I think I like their set up.

3 mounting points on "frame" like All Js, an additional tube rail like Skink Step Sliders. BUT I don't know if they provide any mounting points along the pinch seam.

I think that's one of the selling points for aftermarket rockers.

I wish I could have made it to Livingston to show you the skinks. Nothing against CRS, I just like the skinks.

Mutt · **Posted:** Wed Mar 14, 2007 8:25 pm

Here is a thread with a couple of pics with mine installed:

http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/vie ... op+sliders

...............and here is a video of how they work:

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fusea ... 1173045212

Andy is a great guy. Speaking of which, I need to call him.

Let me know if you want any specific pictures.

unixxx · **Posted:** Wed Mar 14, 2007 8:35 pm

Correct, the CRS rails don't have any pinch seam/weld provisions.

meh_kick wrote:

3 mounting points on "frame" like All Js, an additional tube rail like Skink Step Sliders. BUT I don't know if they provide any mounting points along the pinch seam.

I think that's one of the selling points for aftermarket rockers.

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Mar 14, 2007 8:58 pm

So they dont tie into the pinch weld, interesting.....would they be as strong then? thinking out loud again sorry!

Mutt · **Posted:** Wed Mar 14, 2007 9:09 pm

tommudd wrote:

So they dont tie into the pinch weld, interesting.....would they be as strong then? thinking out loud again sorry!

Is it neccessary to tie into the pinch weld? Is it really even a good idea?

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Mar 14, 2007 9:17 pm

True good point, I do like the way that they look for sure

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Wed Mar 14, 2007 9:26 pm

Mutt wrote:

tommudd wrote:

So they dont tie into the pinch weld, interesting.....would they be as strong then? thinking out loud again sorry!

Is it neccessary to tie into the pinch weld? Is it really even a good idea?

It'll make the rock rails much more effective,more mount points=stronger(my opinion).It also will spread the force of a hard hit over more of a area making less likely to break/bend things.Just my 2 cents.

Mutt · **Posted:** Wed Mar 14, 2007 9:39 pm

..............and if that was the only sticking point for making the sale, I'd bet the farm that Andy would add them, although he'd need a KJ to fit them. Less expensive than the others by a large amount also I might add.

meh_kick · **Posted:** Wed Mar 14, 2007 9:53 pm

tjkj2002 wrote:

Mutt wrote:

tommudd wrote:

So they dont tie into the pinch weld, interesting.....would they be as strong then? thinking out loud again sorry!

Is it neccessary to tie into the pinch weld? Is it really even a good idea?

It'll make the rock rails much more effective,more mount points=stronger(my opinion).It also will spread the force of a hard hit over more of a area making less likely to break/bend things.Just my 2 cents.

I was thinking the same thing. I REALLY dig that extra tube rail/step. Their prices are competitive, but I wouldn't say much cheaper. He quoted me $325... If only I got in on that Carolina group buy this summer...

2006KJSPORT4x4 · **Posted:** Thu Mar 15, 2007 12:34 am

Looking at getting some once summer comes possibly, I was quoted about $350 for the rails and install....so we'll see what happens... :wink:

Ugg · **Posted:** Thu Mar 15, 2007 7:48 am

I have my CRS Rock Rails on for a year and I have tested them several times. Not a problem, just a lttle rust for rubbing the paint off. I also had Andy bolt mine on instead of welding and the rails are as solid as the day they we put on.

moose · **Posted:** Thu Mar 15, 2007 8:00 am

Ugg & Mutt,

Do the CRS rails come up against the pinchweld? If so, you wouldn't need to attach there. Upward force on the rail would make a lever point out of the pinchweld and put downward force on the frame attachment. That would make it just as strong (or stronger) with out the holes and potential rust in the pinchweld...

Ugg · **Posted:** Thu Mar 15, 2007 10:02 am

moose wrote:

Ugg & Mutt,

Do the CRS rails come up against the pinchweld? If so, you wouldn't need to attach there. Upward force on the rail would make a lever point out of the pinchweld and put downward force on the frame attachment. That would make it just as strong (or stronger) with out the holes and potential rust in the pinchweld...

No the rails do not come up against the pinchweld. The rails are welded or bolted directly to the frame.

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