Nightpath Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Just had my 2 hernia surgeries so ive been sittingaround thinking about an xj that has a rotten rocker. Can someone school me on rock rails? Id like to make a plan of attack to get the jeep safetied but would rather spend money right out the box to make it a decent intermediate wheeler. Probably look at changing the headligts to round ones too, i love the look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97 cherokee Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 2x6 tube 3/16" about 6' a side under 100$ super solid will never rot out also stiffen up the jeep and pretty easy to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 We did that with my Liberty, and the XJ I bought already has them, definitely the way to go if having to replace even just one rocker. When on the trail you will be grateful that you did it :) 3000th post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightpath Posted September 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Yeah, if I go the XJ route, which is looking like a go, rock rails and a lift should be first. I saw on the NSJC a guy with a XJ with a used 4" lift, if I can score that I think it's a good place to start. Need to do this on a budget just in case the unforseen happens...need to save a few bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackPrintz Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Randal, have you talked to Alan Justason about fabricating rails for you? He did mine on the Grand (2"x 4" rails with 1.5" pipe outriggers) The outriggers are great for using a Hi-Lift because the jack is away from the body panels and it gives more side protection from rocks and stumps. I don't discuss someone's fab costs but it was a lot less money than the little Mopar rails from the dealer, and a lot stronger, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightpath Posted September 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 I'll have to shoot him a PM over on the NSJC boards. Forgot Alan can make a space shuttle body from an apple juice can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightpath Posted September 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Can I get this thread deleted mod? Its moot with that even better thread posted by 97! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Can I get this thread deleted mod? Its moot with that even better thread posted by 97! No need to delete - good to keep for reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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