Rocker panel replacement

[Mikel2]

Hello,
I've heard JC Whitney makes those. Are they any good? I was thinking of replacing those with riveted aluminum... There is a LOT of bodywork that I need to do this summer http://www.ifsja.org/ubb/frown.gif
Thanks
Mikel

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1978 Jeep Cherokee Chief
360 4bbl/T18A/Dana 20
http://www.virtue.nu/yazahx/rand/pollitopequeno.jpg

[jeepbob]

I put the JCW rockers on my wag. They fit great every where but could have used 1" more material around the door piller to be perfect. If you are going to replace the entire rocker be fore warned that the pillers are NOT welded to the floors or inner rocker and are only tack welded to the roof. You should remove the doors or weld the piller to the inner rocker before removing the outter rocker. I learned this the hard way when piller and door came loose as I was cutting. Also if you need inner rockers use 5"X 2" retanglular tubing cut in half down the 2" sides to create the 5" x 1" "c" channel. This will be a perfect fit and an inexpensive heavy duty repair. good luck

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65 wag. 360/edelbrock rb4/t400/20 t-case/4:10 d27/d44 tracloc/onboard air/onboard 110v power(no inverter)/1999 Lincoln t.c.leather buckets/taurus ctr console/winch/33x12.50/tunes/water proof door pads
soon to have new motor/d44frt/d60r(4:10)welded diff/custom bumpers
see ya in da mud

[Iron Horse]

I've also got to replace my rocker panels, what's the JCW part #- I can't seem to locate FSJ rockers in my current catalog.

Thanks,

Andy

[This message has been edited by Iron Horse (edited April 09, 2001).]

[lrrh]

from what i've heard Raybuck uses better quality metal than JC Whipme. You can check it out HERE (http://www.raybuck.com/Page_41.html)

_LRRH_

[jeepbob]

First off believe it or not 99% of the aftermarket sheetmetal comes from the same source no matter who sells it unless it is like an officially liscensed product. The only difference is the price and customer service. The rockers are no longer listed in the JCW cat, but try thier parts and parts application assistance line (800)529-5003 and they will tell you if they still carry them. BTW the set I got from them was made in TAYLOR, MI, USA. If JCW can't help try Sherman and Assoc. (you prolly can find an add in Hot rod mag as I cant find one at the moment)if they don't have then no one does.

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65 wag. 360/edelbrock rb4/t400/20 t-case/4:10 d27/d44 tracloc/onboard air/onboard 110v power(no inverter)/1999 Lincoln t.c.leather buckets/taurus ctr console/winch/33x12.50/tunes/water proof door pads
soon to have new motor/d44frt/d60r(4:10)welded diff/custom bumpers
see ya in da mud

[Iron Horse]

Thanks for the info Jeepbob, I'll check it out. BTW my wife is from Caro- maiden name is Sayers, also related to the Tallmans, mabey you know them (haha Caro is so big http://www.ifsja.org/ubb/biggrin.gif )

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Andy

Iron Horse:
1988 Grand Wag
stock 360, TF727, NP229, D44's F/R, 31x10.5 BFG AT's stuffed in stock wheel wells, and no WOOD.
soon to have:
BDS 4" lift, 3" body lift, 33"-35" BFG MT's, complete repaint and body work

[jeepbob]

While I am not originally from Caro my wife is and went to school with some Sayers and I do know some Tallmans. My wife is a Mallory and is related to the Barron's.

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65 wag. 360/edelbrock rb4/t400/20 t-case/4:10 d27/d44 tracloc/onboard air/onboard 110v power(no inverter)/1999 Lincoln t.c.leather buckets/taurus ctr console/winch/33x12.50/tunes/water proof door pads
soon to have new motor/d44frt/d60r(4:10)welded diff/custom bumpers
see ya in da mud