rockrails choice

shimmy · Feb 22, 2004

so, i know the question of, "Which brand/type/style of rockrail i should buy?" has amidst everyone's mind at some point... currently i at this same decision. i was looking at the four real steel rails, to match my rear bumper, but i was also looking at the custom 4x4 rails as well. cost doesn't matter to me. does anyone have the daystar "four real steel" rails? how do these mount to the XJ? Do they mount in a similar manner to the C4x4 rails? i like the tubular look on the rockrail, so if anyone knew of any other companies, holla. i would appreciate everyone's input, thanks

brandon

1986xj · Feb 22, 2004

I just ordered a set of Kevin's Extreme Duty Rock Sliderz this past week, I like the idea that they stick out a bit so I can use them to get to the roof rack and they should help keep the doors a bit safer from damage. http://www.kevinsjeepparts.com/ Everyone that I've talked to that has them and actually makes use of them swear by them, plus the price is pretty reasonable compared to the competition.
Mike B.

shimmy · Feb 22, 2004

someone recently told me that the tubular guards aren't as strong as the square units. and that sometimes the rock gaurds with tube protection that covers part of the rocker area, may bend into the body and cause even more damage... i'll probably go with simple square designs, does anyone have any suggestions other than AJ's, Kevin's, or C4x4? how about rocky road outfitters?

dennisuello · Feb 22, 2004

ORGS are very beefy

shimmy said:
someone recently told me that the tubular guards aren't as strong as the square units. and that sometimes the rock gaurds with tube protection that covers part of the rocker area, may bend into the body and cause even more damage... i'll probably go with simple square designs, does anyone have any suggestions other than AJ's, Kevin's, or C4x4? how about rocky road outfitters?

ChuckD · Feb 22, 2004

I think he may be referring to the Olympic RR.

93xjmark · Feb 22, 2004

Detours has a really nice system that will be available soon.
It ties the LCA mount, rear leaf mount, and the rail together to stiffen the body, and you get rocker protection.
http://www.detoursusa.com/xjunireinforcer.html

BLUTO · Feb 23, 2004

Yes, I agree with 93XJMark, kill 2 birds with one stone! Had I not JUST Herculined and installed my new C4x4 double-tube rock rails :doh: , I'd be all over this! I still have to put on a unibody stiffener!
BLUTO

xjhm · Feb 23, 2004

shouldn`t any rockrail add structure and rigidity to the chassis......i haven`t ordered mine yet(aj`s superrails......hes not makin any for another month or so)....but i figured any rail that mounted to the "frame" in a few places and the pinch weld in a few others would help ...

BLUTO · Feb 23, 2004

xjhm said:
shouldn`t any rockrail add structure and rigidity to the chassis......i haven`t ordered mine yet(aj`s superrails......hes not makin any for another month or so)....but i figured any rail that mounted to the "frame" in a few places and the pinch weld in a few others would help ...

It is not as thorough as say T & J Manufacturing's "JeepSpeed" type tubular unibody stiffener. Tube (square or round) is less likely to twist than angle iron. In this scenerio, you have the best of both worlds...a full tie-in of pinch seam AND "frame". With any rock rail, you usually drill and bolt thru the pinch seam and then bolt the extension arms to the "frame rail". The rail can still twist between the extension arms.
BLUTO

bburge · Feb 23, 2004

My Rocky Road Step Side rock rails flxed enough from a couple hard landings in Moab to rise up and dent the quarter panels.

bburge

shimmy · Feb 23, 2004

bburge said:
My Rocky Road Step Side rock rails flxed enough from a couple hard landings in Moab to rise up and dent the quarter panels.

bburge

did you tell rocky road, because they claim these rails won't bend. thanks for the helpful insight. i guess the search continues... the ORGs super nerfs look decent!

brandon

JohnJohn · Feb 23, 2004

93xjmark said:
Detours has a really nice system that will be available soon.
It ties the LCA mount, rear leaf mount, and the rail together to stiffen the body, and you get rocker protection.
http://www.detoursusa.com/xjunireinforcer.html

Interesting product! I wonder how it ties into the from LCA mount. Guess it can't be run with a long arm set up. ??

Weasel · Feb 23, 2004

generaly speaking tubing is more prone to denting then square, but there are ways to overcome this. Thicker wall, bigger diameter, ect.

If I wasn't having mine cut out then I would probably go ORGS.

Jared · Feb 23, 2004

http://rigidco.com/RR22x.htm

I took a look at some of these right at rigidco's shop in Salt Lake City. They look pretty beefy and give up less ground clearance than any other rail that I have seen yet. I'm picking up mine tomorrow evening for $175. The owner, Terry, is a heck of a nice guy. But beware, he'll talk your ear off... :callme:

BTW - he recently redesigned them to include a fully skidplated bottom to keep you from getting hung up on rocks.

Jared

Hammertoe · Feb 23, 2004

For those of us lucky enough to live in the N.E. and are able to make the
Wrights Farm Chick'in M&G....There will be 1 if not 2 XJs there running the
Detours XJ Unibodystiffy system with Rokrails for your inspection......A further
product line is in the works based off of this system......Watch the web for up
dated pics and info.!!

This is a recording....................................................................... :spin1:

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