Rocker panel rot

[Townie]

Just failed inspection-- any sources for new rocker panels? Quadratech offers them for older xj's-- any for 97's & up?

 

[blondejoncherokee]

what about some 2x6 .120 wall 62.5" long?
that way you get some nice sliders too?

 

[Tim_MN]

Everything Quadratec sells is available cheaper, either straight from the manufacturer of the product, or from a different retailer.

Rockers fit all years.

Get them here -> http://raybuck.com/c-54807-repair-panels-jeep-1984-2001-cherokee-xj.html

 

[Townie]

Everything Quadratec sells is available cheaper, either straight from the manufacturer of the product, or from a different retailer.

Rockers fit all years.

Get them here -> http://raybuck.com/c-54807-repair-panels-jeep-1984-2001-cherokee-xj.html

Thanks for the link!

 

[wheeling365]

I'm not sure how Mass inspections work but in PA basically a rotted rocker would fail if it has exposed sharp edges that could snag clothing on a pedestrian if you were to hit them. I've seen duct tape used over rust holes to pass. While it looks ghetto its legal in the technical sense of no sharp edges. I've also seen expanding foam sprayed in and left to dry then cut/shaped to match and painted over.

I agree new rockers is the best avenue but if you need to get it to pass until you can get to the body work being a bit creative might get you thru.

 

[Lurch]

exposed sharp edges that could snag clothing on a pedestrian if you were to hit them.

Because getting a nasty cut that could get infected is what I'm really worried about as I'm getting hit by Jeep while crossing the street.

Gotta love bureaucracy.

 

[Rob Mayercik]

I've seen duct tape used over rust holes to pass. While it looks ghetto its legal in the technical sense of no sharp edges.

In NJ that's a no-fly: "Duct Tape is not an approved body filler".