Waytec Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 I have been following the builds on here and I have not seen anyone do the 2x6 for a rocker. I am thinking this might be a good option for my truck because the corners and most of the rockers are gone. I just want to see some other builds of people doing it and the end results. Thank You Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostissues Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 first page of my build (in my sig) you can see what I had a local welder do for me. though it is more 2x4 ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86FUBAR Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 They are out there , ya just got to search . Pics etc.. Are on page 4 of my build thread viewtopic.php?f=7&t=5484&hilit=PROJECT+FUBAR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjrev10 Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 They are out there , ya just got to search . Pics etc.. Are on page 4 of my build thread viewtopic.php?f=7&t=5484&hilit=PROJECT+FUBAR ever tried searching on this site for something specific :headpop: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 our search feature leaves much to be desired. :ack: Â Â Â two notes on the solid rockers. it can be a real challenge welding the thick steel to the fragile sheetmetal. and one of my michigan friends did that to his cherokee and it took only a year before the rocker had broken itself half-free of the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waytec Posted September 19, 2011 Author Share Posted September 19, 2011 Thanks for the links. I tired searching and tried going threw builds one at a time but still usually one or 2 pics and that's it. Â our search feature leaves much to be desired. :ack: Â Â Â two notes on the solid rockers. it can be a real challenge welding the thick steel to the fragile sheetmetal. and one of my michigan friends did that to his cherokee and it took only a year before the rocker had broken itself half-free of the body. Â Do you have any suggestions to help prevent it from braking free that fast. the truck is only going to be a mild wheeler. it is for hunting, fishing and camping more then anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 I thought about doing it, but decided against it because you need solid metal to weld it to. Something my truck does not have much of. Â If you are going to do it I would tie it into the frame rail as well as the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 I'm guessing a lack of solid metal, plus the ability of Michigan winters to quickly make solid metal into not-solid metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 They're using metal? Read 2X4. Thought they were using lumber. Might be a idea tho. See what the salt does to wood. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incommando Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 I don't think I would trust the 2x6 without also running "legs" to the subframe/frame lick a traditional slider bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 my 88 was a prime candidate for replacing the rockers with steel but instead I'm running just legs to (and through) the frame and have not been able to break it yet. :) Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86FUBAR Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 They are out there , ya just got to search . Pics etc.. Are on page 4 of my build thread viewtopic.php?f=7&t=5484&hilit=PROJECT+FUBAR ever tried searching on this site for something specific :headpop: Â I never said i liked the search function , but thats the first thing that people always say is " :smart: try searching for it" so i thought id do it for once :shake: . ya the search on here sucks . Now as for the cutout rockers mine are ! not done ! , yes they do need some support legs but i havent hade the time to finsh them and I'm kinda unsure on how i want to run the support legs , but the little bit i have used them they have worked out prity good . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Do a search for 'Mistress moneypit' Darren had a local place buzz the steel, turned out real nice. Â Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 my 88 was a prime candidate for replacing the rockers with steel but instead I'm running just legs to (and through) the frame and have not been able to break it yet. :)Â Â Â Your just not trying hard enough. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernel Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 did 2x6's on my xj 8-9yrs ago plus made them into air tanks well at least plumbed them for air tanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waytec Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 Thanks guys this is going to be a winter project if I get to it. there is not much left on the one side as for rocker panel and cab corner so. the truck is going to be a light wheeler, camping and hunting rig so I figure the rockers are goign to need protecting so build them as the protector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernel Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 i have about 80 pic's of/from both sides if you need some inspiration. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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