View Full Version : Building some new rockers


Chris_L
08-16-04, 10:04 PM
Well my idea is still in the works. I am taking some 3/16's plate {or 20 gage} and having it bent at a 90 to come up just under the door and return underneath and be notched around the body mounts. Then take some 2-2.5" dom 3/16th's tubing and clamping 1.5" angle iron to the length of tubing. Then running the plasma down each side of the angle iron. Should cut out a third of the tubing. Then weld the tubing into the pre-bent 3/16's plate or something like that. gotta go check out the steel shop. Hopefully have some pics soon.

igofshn
08-16-04, 10:15 PM
I like the idea but I don't think the tubing would work as a step or is it for added strength at the 90 bend.

JeepGal
08-16-04, 10:23 PM
Sounds cool Chris :)

Are you trying to make Warn/Sun Performance style rockers with extra protection beneath ?:) I really like mine, but thats where they lack.

Look forward to seeing how they turn out!

Tam :)

H8PVMT
08-16-04, 10:28 PM
Sounds cool Chris, can't wait to see the pics.

Chris_L
08-16-04, 10:29 PM
It would be more for use as a HD slider and for coming down and slamming hard on the rail. Kinda just coping Blaines setup. As you know BOTH me and debra could use a step for accessing the jeep due to our height restrictions :)

Chris_L
08-16-04, 10:38 PM
Sounds cool Chris :)

Are you trying to make Warn/Sun Performance style rockers with extra protection beneath ?:) I really like mine, but thats where they lack.

Look forward to seeing how they turn out!

Tam :)

Tam, I want something that will take a really hard hit and not budge, I may even go with 1/4 wall dom tubing. I will also run a 2" wide 1/4" aluminum plate inside the tub below the door for reinforcement.

igofshn
08-16-04, 10:43 PM
Chis,

You saw mine. It is made from 4x4x1/4 angle iron with 1 1/2 square tube for a step. The step also helps save the side when you fall hard. It has been through Sledge, Doran, Rubicon and many others and has not moved at all. Rock solid.

Chris_L
08-16-04, 11:08 PM
Chis,

You saw mine. It is made from 4x4x1/4 angle iron with 1 1/2 square tube for a step. The step also helps save the side when you fall hard. It has been through Sledge, Doran, Rubicon and many others and has not moved at all. Rock solid.


Damn Al, I never thought about angle Iron. I wonder if i could start off with 6x6 1/4 wall { I need something that goes all the way to the bottom of the doors to cover my old 4x docter rockers drilled holes. Hmmm...

igofshn
08-17-04, 07:33 AM
See if you can find some.