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Author:  callaway [ Thu Jul 20, 2006 12:42 pm ]
Post subject:  boulder bars vs ______
if 'vs' threads are not allowed then please delete this


I have a question on rock rails... I'm not sure what thickness the mopar rails are, but boulder bars come in either 3/16 or 1/8 steel with 3 contact points... I found 'rock sliders' that are 1/4" steel with 2 contact points


all these things are basically the same thing... so what are the advantages to a 'rock rail' / 'rock slider' / 'mopar rock rail' / 'boulder bar' / other in either tubular/square form?
Author:  JJsTJ [ Thu Jul 20, 2006 1:01 pm ]
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The Mopar versions might be ok for light duty but if you wheel in rocks then you need something beefier. 1/4" is way overkill and heavier than needed. 3/16" square tubing is actually overkill too as you will bend the mounting points long before bending the actual outer rail. I would go w/ bars that mount to at least 3 spots on the "frame" and several spots on the pinch seam. All J's Boulderbars or Rock Lizards Skink Sliders are the best out there and both made from 3/16" tube. Besides that, they are both supporters of lost. :wink:
Author:  NJ KJ [ Thu Jul 20, 2006 1:18 pm ]
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i agree with JJsKJ that 3 is better then 2 in regards to contact points

but i would like a set that had more then 3... like 4 or 5 would be ideal.... the pich weld contacts arnt that good.... they do bend.
Author:  gatorator [ Thu Jul 20, 2006 8:54 pm ]
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NJ KJ

How does your lift differ from the Franken lift? I also have a '06 CRD and would like a permanent front winch. How does the weight effect the springs and handling? Do you still have stock springs?
Author:  white04kj [ Fri Jul 21, 2006 5:01 am ]
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Yea I'd go with Boulderbars or Skink Sliders... besides, those in the link come from Rocky Road. I know some people have had good experience with them, but based on some of the other things I've heard about them, I wouldn't buy any of their products. But that's just me.
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