2x6 Box Rockers / Jeep Cherokee XJ
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- Опубликовано: 7 мар 2020
- Back in Mark 2018 I was preparing the XJ for a long trip. One job I had always wanted to do was cut out the old rocker panels and install box section to create a rock slider that would protect the bottoms of my doors, stiffen up the unibody and tie into the Ruffstuff frame stiffeners.
Sadly RUclips removed this video some time ago without my knowledge. so here it is again for those who have never seen it. In the next video we create a tube steel extension/step which was always my intention!
Thanks for watching!
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Jeep Spec:
1999 Jeep Cherokee XJ 2.5TD RHD.
35x12.50r15 BFG KM3's with 15x8 3.75" backspacing (-19 offset).
Lift Front - RC 4.5" Coils and N2 Shocks (2" Coil Spacer).
Front Shock Bar Pin Eliminator.
Dana 30 High Pinion with Artec Industries Lower Control Arm Mounts with modified upper mount and modified Track Bar mount.
Front RC Control Arm Drop Bracket.
Ruff Stuff Short Arm Single Himes.
RC Extended Sway Bar Links.
Dana 30 Rock Crusher Diff Cover.
Ruff Stuff One Ton OTK Steering.
6" Lift Drop Pitman Arm.
Ruff Stuff Front and Center Frame Stiffeners.
Rear DIY Frame Stiffener and Rear Frame Tie in Kit.
6" x 2" Box Rocker replacement with Tube Slider.
Modified Factory Bumper with Side Sliders.
Rear Tow Hitch Tire Carrier that bolts into Rear Frame Tie in Kit.
Modified upper Shock Crossmember for Rear Shocks
Rear Axle Chrysler 8.25 29 Spline with modified High Clearance Shock Mounts.
Rear Shocks 6.5" Trailmasters.
Rear Leaf Springs 4.5" Trailmasters with two RC Leaf Springs from a 4.5" kit.
Rear RC Shackle Relocation Bracket.
Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines front and back.
Warrior 9500lb Winch.
Front Bumper - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jeep-Chero...
Back in Mark 2018 I was preparing the XJ for a long trip. One job I had always wanted to do was cut out the old rocker panels and install box section to create a rock slider that would protect the bottoms of my doors, stiffen up the unibody and tie into the Ruffstuff frame stiffeners.
Sadly RUclips removed this video some time ago without my knowledge. so here it is again for those who have never seen it. In the next video we create a tube steel extension/step which was always my intention!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much glad I could bring it to you attention love your content!!!
Glad I found this video. My Rockers need to be replaced and this is exactly how I want them replaced on my 2000 XJ. Unfortunately I don’t have your talents and I’m disabled.
2 years? Crikey! I remember this from the first time around - time flies! Seeing filler (or 'bodge' :D) brings back many bad memories of fixing up cars I had 20+ years ago when I was young; nothing on the scale of work on your Jeep though, just stripping everthing out & basic bodywork repair, basic mechanical repair & maint such as cleaning out distributor cap, carbs, that sort of thing. I had a 1981 Escort with no carpets, headlining or door panels & just the driver's seat while 'doing it up', someone tried to steal it by smashing a window but were interrupted, when the police came they asked me if whoever had broken in had done so to nick the seats and carpets - cheeky sods :) Long live W&WA!
Mike... thanks for posting. I've been waiting for ur XJ posts
Thank you for the quality vid. I think you have one of the best XJ channels on RUclips because of your details and explanations. Subbed!
Thanks for watching!
Glad you re-uploaded
Glad you got this back up. I am just now ready to do the same to my XJ. I too have got some great advice and direction from Matt over at BleepinJeep. Think I'm going to stick with the 2x6 as I don't really do any heavy rock crawling. Doing it more for the strength factor plus the rotted rockers(LOL). Thanks again looking forward to the tube install...
Amazing work! Looks OEM and very impressive work man, great job
good glad you put it back up , i thought i made it up in my head .
Good video. Thank you for posting it.
Good video 👍👍👍
inspiration for my car.
Hello Mike, thats a realy good Job, sendet you a message today. hope you are all Safe and in good healthy during this Corona time.
Hey Cor, did you find what you were looking for? I apologise as I got caught up and forgot to message you back. All is well although the corona situation has gotten a bit worse here.
Those things must add a lot of weight!
Yeah they do although it's in the right place low down.
@@WorkshoptoWilderness hmm, good point. I’m trying to decide if I want to build these or some lighter tube sliders 🤔
If you use box that's 3mm thick or 2mm then they won't be that heavy. Probably 25kg max with tubes on the side.
Lost of guys use 6mm or more and its double the weight. I used 4mm.
@@WorkshoptoWilderness ok, great. Thanks for the advice. I don’t think I need them to be too thick, I don’t really do much extreme 4wd stuff.
What welder do you use?
I'm probably going to have to do this in 2 or 3 years. My rocker panels are starting to rust from the inside out. I noticed some holes you have for spraying rust inhibitors.. Would you have any more details about that in any of your videos? I'd be very interested to doing the same to my XJ to further protect with my yearly spraying.
Its a fairly tough job with the welding under the jeep but over all its not too bad. One thing to add is that you must cut some large drain holes between the box rockers and the original rocker panel metal so that water can freely drain. I made the holes on top but I am due another spraying so I will make a video all about it
@@WorkshoptoWilderness That would be awesome, thank you!!
I was curious as to what gauge steel that 2x6 is I am planning to do this exact same job and was not sure if 12 gauge would be thick enough or strong enough to do the job. It'd be nice to see others experiences and what gauge steel they used
I used 4mm thick steel. I'm not sure what that is in imperial. Basically I had to use a 2"x 4" box and weld another 2x2 along side it to get the 2x6. So there is an inner wall inside the rocker that's about 8mm thick. Whether it's needed is another question and I expect it adds strength also
@@WorkshoptoWilderness 4 mm is 3/16" steel in imperial which is exactly what I was thinking It's for the most part in the states what most of our aftermarket bumpers are made of. Thank you for the confirmation and quick response It's appreciated. Also great walk-through on the rocker build You didn't incredible job there's almost nothing missing along the lines of instruction.
Also another question if you have the time I'm actually in the middle of doing this exact project (thanks to your video and support) I was wondering if you welded the top end of the structural support that is welded to the frame or just the sides creating a spot for drainage. It would seem the top end of the structural support is a little too close to the floor pan When welded in to the frame.
Doing this project now and can not weld on top of the 2x2 so there is an open seam on top, is it possible to treat the inside of the 2x2 to stop rust and corrosion in there?
I am not sure I fully understand. You can email me at info@mcqbushcraft.co.uk if you want to send some pictures. Are you welding two lengths of box together and you are saying you cannot weld at the top between them?
@@WorkshoptoWilderness Thank you Mike I emailed you.
@@tony_ofthe_north6604 Ive sent a reply
What is the length of your 2x6 sliders?
I used two lengths of 62" total
No problems getting this trough eu inspections?
Just led lights originally
Why did they take it down
Somthing about duplication of content
Duplicate content?What the hell RUclips......
where are you guys going now ? i have all my stuff packed and ready to go. lets do it. i just have to run through my gear, lets see now, i got my soda my pizza my popcorn, ice cream, my comfy chair, phone off, my beer, ok lets go. ps, are you taking the dog with you ?
We plan on camping a lot this summer with our new baby. We will also be talking a few weeks vacation up into the north of Norway. Dogo will come too, hes the biggest thing to pack!
repairing rust is against youtubes politics now?