Rocker replacement (1 Viewer)

[family80]

I started a thread in paint and body but seems there is not much traction over there.
So I’ll put a link here if it shouldn’t be in this section feel free to delete.
Thread 'Rocker replacement'
Rocker replacement - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/rocker-replacement.1327077/

 

[Pascoscout]

I would brace it. The rockers are a structural component and you're probably going to have to remove more than you think to get to clean metal. There is a body mount location right under the rear seat there so a lot of load transfer in that area. If you don't you will probably end up spending a lot of time trying to get the doors to line up again.

If you don't want to weld your bracing you could probably use end plates on the brace and secure with self tapping bolts. Then you'd just have to plug or weld up the holes.

 

[SoTexCruiserDoc]

Rocker panel rot. Can I remove and replace the whole panel?

I've got some rot on my DS rocker panel. It's about the size of a silver dollar, but it's gone pretty deep. Is my best bet to cut and weld a new piece on with it still on the truck? Or would I be able to remove the rocker panel and fix it that way? Thanks!

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Fj80 rocker chop body mounted sliders

I'm not the first to do this but didn't see it documented well anywhere on mud. I figured a dedicated thread may help the few 80 owners that are wiling to chop. In my case my 80 was rusty in the rockers just in front and behind of the rear wheels. So cutting it all out was a easy decision. Plus...

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[family80]

According to what I saw in the link you posted I could remove the entire rocker and leave it removed with no issue. I do kinda like the built in slider too.

 

[SoTexCruiserDoc]

That’s what I’ve seen. One of the guys in Utah (maybe @Box Rocket ?) did the custom rocker replacement slider to his 80 and had a good video at the shop where it was done. But I can’t find it…