2006 Silverado Rocker Panel Repair/Replacement
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- Опубликовано: 18 сен 2024
- Watch how we cover up stock rocker panels that are showing signs of major corrosion with readily available replacement panels that are designed to go directly over the old ones. I cover the entire process from start to finish, trimming, painting, gluing and riveting the new panels on.
Rocker panel replacements- www.rockauto.c...
Part numbers-RRP3672 and RRP3671
See the write up: extremediy.org
I have same issue with my '06 and bought same slip on panels. I was debating welding them on, but this turned out pretty clean! Nice work I may opt for the rivet and glue. Did you do rivets on the top edge or just underneath? How are your cab corners? Mine are gone so not really looking forward to that mess.
Cab corners are in good condition didn't have to deal with those fortunately and the rivets are just on the underside, the Metal Bond Sb-12 is some really good stuff just make sure to clean the surfaces before using.
For those saying this isn't a valid repair and it won't last guess what WRONG! 4 years later still as good as the day they were installed.
I used a similar method. 4 years of salty winters and still solid. I had to rebuild the mid and inner rockers as well. I keep the insides wet with oily rustproofing through the rubber plugs at inside rockers and middle rocker with added 1/4" holes.
Good job. What kind of glue did you use?
well it isn't the right way that's for sure if you don't mind seeing a lap joint every time you open the door I personally couldn't stand it but you should have at the very least cut out the rusty areas and treated everything inside that you could get to with something like bed liner
It’s actually the absolute best way to replace rockers. No more rusting or denting. It was a genius idea for a product. They need to make for old trucks
Thanks for the video. I live near Boston and as you can imagine our winters are full of snow and salt. Have the same exact issue. I found your video to be the most beneficial and I’m sure I can tackle this with ease. Thank you for sharing and saving me some $$$. I am confident this type of repair will hold up here in New England for as long as I need it to.
Thank you, Middle aged american on youtube. Y'all really do the best videos
Thanks for watching!
Nice and simple👍 Yes you could cut out the existing panel and weld in a new one but for the average guy that just needs it to work, this is a good method. Thanks for the video🍻
ABOUT READY TO DO MY 2004 SILVERADO BOTH SIDES..THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND SHARING 👍
Your welcome!
Good video. It really shows the do it yourself guy a good repair for a common problem with Silverados.
This looks like the best way to do it, for a do-it-yourselfer. I've looked at a number of other approaches.🙂
Totally agree!
I'm doing mine now and normally I would cut the spotwelds and install and weld back like factory. But now I'm old and don't want to do all that crap. So I like you put a heavy bead of body caulk on the top lip and about 30 rivets. Then same for underneath only started in the center clamping and riveting and it came out nice. I painted the old and new rockers both sides with bed liner and color sprayed to match. Also used some duraglass on top lip to blend and hide the rivets. Can't tell it was touched. Unfortunately I have to replace both cab corners and so I took off the bed for access.
Man I wish I had something on the bottom to rivet to! Damn new england road salt. Nice work man looks good.
Most northern trucks suffer the same issue as yours.
Nice thoughtful job Joey! And thanks for the link.
Any time!
Planning on doing this with my 04
9/16 Self drilling flat pan heads or even regular pan heads work great too, I did my rocker panels on my 01 durango, I just used black coil stock I had laying around...:) ... I have a cat eye silverado, with the same problems...But, i think, I'll just use a body filler with hardener...
Good video. Easy to follow. Am doing the same thing to my 2000 GMC. Thanks.
Glad it helped
Good job I learned a lot from the video
Thank you good feedback is always appreciated!
Since these companies usually are not paying for sponsorship, I have gone through my videos before uploading and blurred out the logos! (I usually purposely try to not have any advertising in the background - I know, there is a name for this type of personality, LOL!) Anyways, thanks for the video as I am building on my knowledge before I tackle my first rocker panels, on our Ford Flex! (Not gonna be straight forward)
Wow beautiful job I just picked up a truck same truck that needs the same both sides
Sounds like a fun project!
Great video, good grinding skills, I think I'll buy that ryobi die grinder before I do this, thanks
Ryobi tools will definitely get the job done. Thank you!
Wisconsin truck owners with non-existent rocker panels be like😂😂😂. I wouldn't of made a big deal about the rust that was on his truck😂.
He said rusted out and then he showed those two tiny rust spots 😂 mine are gone I’m from Illinois 😂
The truck was originally from Northern Virginia so there was rust but not as bad as farther up north.
Rustoleom oil based paint works great too
Great point!
nice repair. I'll try to copy your work on my GMC.
Nice work Mr., Fyi herculiner and monstaliner have different colors of bed-liner roll on coatings for a closer match for repairs that show
I will have to remember that next time. Thanks for the heads up!
Thank you for the video---very helpful. My only questions is this: What are you able to rivet too? My nearly call of mine is rusted out so I won't have much to rivet too unless there is another solid piece under there to weld to? I actually have a 2014 Silverado Extended Cab.
Might have to just do the glue if there is no material for you to rivet to.
Nice repair, But not to sure if it would pass Inspection in all States, I know It would never pass Vermont State Inspection. But for intent and purposes It is a nice clean good looking repair. Good Job. 👍
South Dakota doesn't have vehicle inspection,,We're a RED STATE,, TAKE CARE FRIEND
and the reason you had to trim it is because those are made to lap under the cab corners which wouldve ideally been replaced at the same time with no trimming
It turned out good and has held up. Thanks for the input!
Hi Joey ... enjoyed the video and my question is SB-12 adhesive I think has a cure rate of 24 hours optimal ... how long did you wait before driving the vehicle (also I noticed it's been several years since you fixed the panel and it's holding up for you ... so ... don't want to drive it too soon after glue n riveting!!)
I let it sit overnight and its been fine ever since!
Quick question: are these panels only made to slip on over the existing or can you also cut out the existing piece and weld this one on in place?
The panels i ordered were specifically stated as slip on panels.
Very nice job 👍 my rocker panels on my classic 07 Silverado are totally trashed where did you buy these panels at where can I get them from??
You can find them on rockauto as well as Amazon
Nice!!!!
Thanks for the visit
Great video and the best non-welding solution I have seen. Thanks for posting.
Quick question, I can find cheap covers for silverados but not for my 2005 4 door Tahoe. Do you or anyone know if the $30 covers you bought will fit my Tahoe if I trim them to length?
Thanks and God bless
I'm not entirely sure but I'd look around online I'm sure someone has an answer for you. Thanks for watching!
I think the contour matches.
Expert Video! Do I use Bad liner if I am going to paint the rocker with factory color?
If you're gonna do factory color I wouldn't bed liner it
nice job, thats how im doing mine. thanks for the know how
No problem 👍
Thank you for an informative video. As a complete idiot with cars, this video is helping me to try and take a stab at it.
I'm trying to get about 3 years out of my truck, do you feel like riveting/gluing could last that long? My fear is that in a year I'm going to have to do this again.
Im going on three years now and still haven't had any issues with it. SO you should get three years no problem.
Lol I bet this is exactly how a body shop would do it lol
Go quote it out at a body shop and tell me what they charge and compare it to my fix. Guarantee it will cost way more and this is a cheaper alternative and holds up just fine.
I just replaced my 07 rockers and cab corners. What a pain… I wound up cutting all the old out, oil sprayed the inner rockers and welded the new stuff. I was a little extra particular and overall, I spend four solid days. Again, cut out the old, oil sprayed, installed the new. I applied chip guard on the entire bottom half. I hope it lasts a while… what a crappy design by GM.
I've seen so many GM trucks with the same issue unfortunately
Will your state inspection fail a vehicle for outer body rust through?
I understand some states do.
No outer body rust does not fail inspection in my state.
@@joeysautodiy7740 lucky. Anything more than the size of a dime is a rejection in massachusetts
My bottom rockers are completely ate up I have no where to put rivets. Would the glue be enough to hold it for awhile?
The glue needs something to bond to if you have enough metal to bond it I think it would hold up for a lengthy amount of time
@@joeysautodiy7740 thanks man I appreciate the reply
Great video! Do you think this could work if the lower half of the entire rocker panel is rusted off? Basically, where you put your rivets is no longer there at all.
Probably if you use alot of the glue it should hold
Would it be good to soak it with anti rust oil with a garden pressure sprayer before closing it?
It would not be a bad idea to do that.
excellent video what type of glue did you use. thanks
Metalbond sb-12
After prep about how long did it take to achieve this result because I need to do the same thing to my avalanche by the way great video
It took about one to two hours from start to finish.
The only other thing I would suggest is using great stuff (expandable) foam inside the rockers.the benefits to doing that are strength, integrity and to keep some crap out of there.if your not going the patch panel method for a whole rocker it gives you a foundation to use fiberfill..rookies out there like me..DO NOT use Bondo anywhere.it just isn't meant for this use fiberfill.It's a million times stronger will last and the only issue it's working time is fairly fast.you got about ten mins..usually a little less actually.good luck everyone.
Does the glue require specific temps to set up in?
I believe it has to be above 70 degrees Fahrenheit to properly adhere and dry.
Hello, can you tell me plis what type of glue you use, what is the name of the glue? Thank you!
Check description
How much did it run you? I have an 04 Silverado Maroon red, and the rockets are fucked as well as cabcorners looking to see how much it’ll cost me
Around 80 to 100 bucks if i remember correctly wasn't to expensive there are links in the description to where i got all the stuff needed.
Homiejoey would the 06 fit the 04 rockers?
@@Arahsaka I'd do some research on that but I'm pretty sure they're the same just make sure you get the right ones, mine is extended cab so if you have crew cab they wont work
If you're gonna do it weld it
This turned out great and has lasted
Where can I buy the glue from?
I purchased the glue in the video from Amazon.
Surebond Metal Bond Sealant, 10.3 oz, Gray (SB-12 T Gray) a.co/d/hqzrj6P
Did the rockers have the slight bow in them so they fit good?
Yes they did i couldn't have asked for a better job.
Homiejoey thank you for your reply, I will be doing this to my 06 crew cab.
@@VAFarmer318 good luck!
What type of adhesive did you use? Was it silicone?
I seemed to miss that part.
I used Sure bond Metal Bond Sealant here's an amazon link.
www.amazon.com/Metal-Bond-10-3-fl-Cartridge/dp/B074ZDP7HZ/ref=asc_df_B074ZDP7HZ/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=482729394853&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2411295458274329406&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9009690&hvtargid=pla-1041317609902&psc=1
Hey great video, I will definitely do this to my outer but my inner panels are starting to go... do you think if I bought a inner panel I could trim it up and simply just cover the rusted inner and rivet it over top? Thanks in advance for the reply.
It might be worth a shot to just do that rather than have them replaced. Hope this helps!
Should have pulled the fender to put it in behind.
That's not a bad idea ill keep that in mind for the future!
is there just a lip where the new rocker lays on the old one ? could you cut the old one off and but those ends together ? thanks chad.
Sorry so it took so long for the reply but you could cut out the rusted rocker and theoretically you could weld in a new one but i opted to to do it the easier route. Hope this helps.
Good video! How is it holding up so far
Its holding up excellent it's almost been a year!
Thank you
I wish the can of acetone wasn't in the video view shot.
This was a complete accident we had no intention of featuring it in the video
How are they holding up?
They are holding up good 3 years later!
Where can I buy these for an 05 Yukon?
I would check amazon or rock auto, one of those would be your best bet.
Do you rivet the underside?
Ahh looks like it
Yes we did.
can you put a link on where you purchased you material by the way i was only kidding about the mig lol
Link is in the description
What kind of glue did you use?
The glue i used is in the description for the video.
So this is designed to be put on top of it right
You are correct.
Link for panels??
It's in the video description
The jug of Acetone looks like and advertisement from 6:44 to 9:02
That was completely placed there by accident LOL
The issue is, rust is “cancer” so when you leave that cancer present, it continues to spread. All you did was cover it up. You should have cut out all that rust first before covering it up.
Weird didn't have any issues even years later but thanks for the feedback.
How about a link to the source of the replacement rocker panels?
I added a link to the replacements in the description and also added part numbers.
You used "glue" Silicone or Urethane?
Heres link to what I used
SB-12 Surebond Metal Bond Sealant, 10.3 oz, Gray www.amazon.com/dp/B074ZDP7HZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_TSWmEbWAW9BXX
Use Rustoleum much better product
Ill keep that in mind next time.