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Offline jfrabat

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Which rockers to buy
« on: June 23, 2009, 04:31:52 PM »
So, I was looking at the 4WD, 4WheelParts, Quadratec, etc. catalogues for some rocker protection, and I really liked the Poisone Spyder Ricochet Rockers, but of course, Poison Spyder is out of business, so these are IMPOSSIBLE to find (especially for a YJ).  So I was wondering what you guys would recommend for rocker protection that can also be used as a step...  I will have them lined, so the finish is not important to me.
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Re: Which rockers to buy
« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2009, 05:24:55 PM »
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Re: Which rockers to buy
« Reply #2 on: June 23, 2009, 05:43:35 PM »
Poison spider is back in business in California, I would look at the genright ones also
I actually manage to bend one of my poison spider ones and the tubing on them seems to dent fairly easy, or rather easier than I would like
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Re: Which rockers to buy
« Reply #3 on: June 23, 2009, 06:06:37 PM »
Homebrew.  :thumb:

Regardless of the brand I would suggest the type that sits just under the tub. Works great as a step and mounts to the frame. Mine are 2x4" 1/4" wall.
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Re: Which rockers to buy
« Reply #4 on: June 23, 2009, 10:28:41 PM »
Quote from: jcsanders79 on June 23, 2009, 05:24:55 PM
I really like my 4X4 Dr. rocker pannels.  http://www.fourxdoctor.com/catalog/rockerguards/rockerguards.html
X2 for the 4X4 Dr ones. I have a handful of friends that run them on their TJ's and a couple YJ/CJ guys and they look great.

But I also agree with JJ, homebrew would be nice as well  ;)
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Re: Which rockers to buy
« Reply #5 on: June 24, 2009, 06:51:48 AM »
I have no welding equipment, so homebrew will be difficult...
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Re: Which rockers to buy
« Reply #6 on: June 24, 2009, 09:19:19 PM »
Quote from: jfrabat on June 24, 2009, 06:51:48 AM
I have no welding equipment, so homebrew will be difficult...
If you don't do steps, it won't require welding.  Just cut off wheels and a grinder.  You can laos have a fabrication shop make what you want.  Might even be cheaper.
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Re: Which rockers to buy
« Reply #7 on: June 24, 2009, 09:25:06 PM »
Quote from: jfrabat on June 24, 2009, 06:51:48 AM
I have no welding equipment, so homebrew will be difficult...

Neither did I at the time. Combined effort between my garage and my buddy's shop. Got exactly what I wanted and it was less than $200 including the steel and grip tape.  :thumb:

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Re: Which rockers to buy
« Reply #8 on: June 25, 2009, 06:14:12 AM »
http://sniperfab.com/

Good price and service
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Re: Which rockers to buy
« Reply #9 on: June 26, 2009, 08:50:27 AM »
Why not JCR again??

I love mine...welded on to the frame since it was at their shop, but they make them bolt-on as well.


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Re: Which rockers to buy
« Reply #10 on: June 26, 2009, 08:58:27 AM »
Quote from: Mozman68 on June 26, 2009, 08:50:27 AM
Why not JCR again??

I love mine...welded on to the frame since it was at their shop, but they make them bolt-on as well.




I like theirs, but I am worried that they will have to fabricate them, and I dont have that much time left (I have to ship the Jeep in August).
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Re: Which rockers to buy
« Reply #11 on: June 26, 2009, 09:02:35 AM »
hmm....and they're wheeling in South Dakota this week...
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Re: Which rockers to buy
« Reply #12 on: June 30, 2009, 01:20:29 PM »
By the way, which type of rockers are better; the ones that bolt to the rocker itself, or the ones that bolt to the frame?  I like the rugged look of the ones that tie on to the tub/body mounts, but it seems that the ones that go to the frame may be stronger (at the cost of some height, but for me that's OK).
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Re: Which rockers to buy
« Reply #13 on: June 30, 2009, 02:10:41 PM »
I have OR Fab ones and really like them.
They bolt to the frame and have a smaller tube that comes up to protect the tub. They have been tested a few times.  ::)
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Re: Which rockers to buy
« Reply #14 on: June 30, 2009, 02:23:54 PM »
Here is a pic
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