Rocker Repair?

[Sporin]

Pulled the rear cargo panels last night and boy was it dirty in there! Confirmed that my rear quarters were open to the ground as I suspected. They are almost"finished" on the bottom though which seems odd. I guess the PO didn't mind them open and just folded up the ragged bit. I've got a LOT of dirt in there and will get it all cleaned out before sealing up again.

I need to figure out if I want to buy replacement panels that ehsankiani is doing or just weld in enough metal to complete the bottom lip" and button everything up.

This pic shows (presumably) what it's supposed to look like, but mine is open, missing the area I boxed in pink, and the edges are folded up quite neatly. Not sure VT will pass it that way though so I better get it patched up.

Thoughts? Suggestions?

 

[toddslater]

Some 18 ga., an air nibbler, and your mig will fix that up quick, easy, cheap and as permanent as you get with steel. My 02 on it.

 

[Sporin]

No welder but seriously considering one right now.

I'll do something quick and easy right now to get through state inspection but eventually I'll switch to this: ... http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=234298

Get them really beefy for the inevitable dragging off of rocks.

 

[Wayneraintree]

If you plan to land on rocks with your quarters......trim them high, cap the with sheetmetal and build you some quarter sliders... mine have been well worth the effort. I ran them off my bumper and tied to the frame, 2.5x2.5 sq. tube steel. Works well... my quarters were rusted through as well so this was my choice for a fix and then armor.. PA is equally as strict...