Homemade rocker guards

[fd66tom]

hey lookin for someone who has a made homemade rocker guards if you got any info please email me

[limegreentj]

I've built quite a few. the most simple way, without tube or anything is get 1/8 or 3/16 thick 3x3 angle iron, cut 60* angles into it, drill some holes in it and bolt it on to the tub.

here is a set im working on now, shitty cell pic. if you have any questions you can pm me.

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb131/limegreentj/Mobile%20Uploads/downsized_1027091815.jpg

[Sycotik Skier]

mine on my cj are 2"x6" 3/16's plate. then I welded a piece of 1 1/2" square tube the length of the rocker. I like the way they look and they have definately saved my rockers.

[limegreentj]

was it 8 inch wide plate broke at 6 inches?

[Sycotik Skier]

yes.

[Sycotik Skier]

2 inches under the jeep to protect that little ledge and six inches up covers the rocker. I just ground the ends down to match my fender openings. The square tube is welded at the bottom of the L Like right here >L

[mxracer513]

Made mine out of some 3/16 angle i had laying around

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa311/mxer513/rocker3.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa311/mxer513/rocker2.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa311/mxer513/rocker1.jpg

[beat1078]

Brandon I love the look of those.

[limegreentj]

thanks...i try...lol

[ridgerunner97]

I know you all got CJ/YJ/TJ's but here is some more of Brandon's work..., Jesse got to see these get used on the run last Sunday, not sure you did Tom but I used em haha.


http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs215.snc1/8232_156015906228_727056228_2755199_4894674_n.jpg (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2755119&id=727056228)
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs215.snc1/8232_156013881228_727056228_2755119_6653207_n.jpg (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2755119&id=727056228)
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs215.snc1/8232_156011791228_727056228_2755118_6704772_n.jpg (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2755119&id=727056228)
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs235.snc1/8232_156011401228_727056228_2755117_5773589_n.jpg (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2755119&id=727056228)
http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs224.snc1/7118_154994366228_727056228_2746058_445879_n.jpg (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2755119&id=727056228)


I used em pretty hard up at Casparis sunday, performed flawlessly.

[limegreentj]

an xj is a bit more difficult to fab to when the vehicle isnt there...lol but they turned out decent i guess.

[ridgerunner97]

LOL they are stout, wranglers are easy! i like bein a rebel lol

[toocheaptosmoke]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b211/toocheaptosmoke/0709092009x.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b211/toocheaptosmoke/0710091239x.jpg

[fd66tom]

okay guys needs the specs for the rocker guard like how long abd what i need sizes and everything i need

[Krod]

http://www.professional-power-tool-guide.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/women-tape-measure.jpg


+

http://www.pgh-offroad.com/forum/image.php?u=1510&dateline=1227399105

...and you're 90% there :115:

[limegreentj]

yep...krod is right...measure it and make a cardboard template....its around a 60* angle on the flares...meaning that the ends of the rocker guards will need cut at a 60 degree....if you are going 6 inches up the tub it should be 52 and some odd inches (i cant remember) and 46 and some odd inches...around there anyway...i think...lol i cant remeber

[fd66tom]

okay thanks for that but i got some 2x3x1/8 or1/4 inch tubing now is that to heavy

[tjblair]

1/4 is overkill. 3/16 is just right.

[fd66tom]

well when it free i cant complain but ill check it thickness

[limegreentj]

3/16 is good for the tub mount guards, 1/8 inch tube is plenty strong though

[tjblair]

3/16 is good for the tub mount guards, 1/8 inch tube is plenty strong though
agreed thats what I was talking about the plates that bolt to the tub. .120 wall tube is good but can still be dented, I've done it.


Edit: I meant pipe not tube. I have yet to dent tube. Sch 40 is fairly easy to dent.

[fd66tom]

where can i buy 1/8 tubing at

[limegreentj]

u have a tube bender? or a pipe bender? please dont make me get into this discussion again...lol....tube and pipe are 2 different things...you CAN bend tube in a PIPE bender but you gotta know how...but....there is a place here where i get my steel called metco..they have everything you'll need... 1/8th tubing? do you mean 1/8 wall? which is actually .120 wall? or do you mean square tube that is actually .125 wall? need more info and i could be of better help

[john00TJ]

where can i buy 1/8 tubing at


if you cant even buy tubing how the hell are you going to make these ..open the phone book and look

[limegreentj]

lol....

[pennsylvaniaboy]

here are mine. 3/16 wall 2x4 box steel

http://inlinethumb39.webshots.com/20134/2862772830100917692S500x500Q85.jpg
the second one shows the stick out...i love them, and they will support the whole truck
http://inlinethumb06.webshots.com/45829/2895213090100917692S500x500Q85.jpg

[oldschoolyotaguy]

if you cant even buy tubing how the hell are you going to make these ..open the phone book and look

hahahahaha i just said the same thing to myself, and then i scrolled down and saw you beat me to it haha