My new rockers

Of course the rockers on my 89 were rotting off so I decided to replace them with some 2x4x1/8 tubing. These are less of rock rails and more rockers, so they are not super super strong but good enough for me.

What I started with


Some of what I cut off


New rocker off showing mounting tabs


New front passenger rocker


Under the front fender


New rear driver rocker


How I attached them to the floor this is one of three inside


Outside


Passenger side completed


K

nice job man, very clean.

Thanks

K

so u wanna come over adn build me a set? lol i gotta get around to doin mine soon. stupid new england weather

It was surprisingly easy, the only difficult part was making relief cuts for the 4 seatbelt mounting bolts located inside the rocker area. I sawzalled out some notches and welded them closed.
It could have been even easier if the pinch seam was still intact but it was rusted away along with the rocker.

K

How well dose the bottom of the door mesh up with the rocker?

Not well, I was not happy with that but I could not find an easy way to fix it. I figure I will get alittle more road noise but it could not be avoided. The main issue is that the sill changes size from about 4" in the front (which is perfect the door seals up great) to about 5" in the rear (big gap). I could have put the 2x4 at an angle but then I would have had a big gap at the back where the floor is. I also could have used a 2x5 and mounted it lower to th eground but first I could not easily find a 2x5 and it was more work.

I just do not have enough tools to do exactly what I want.

K

C85D4x4 said:

How well dose the bottom of the door mesh up with the rocker?

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