Which rock rails....

[Fergie]

AJ's rails have my vote.

Fergie

 

[XJCasper]

I am leaning towards AJ's. BUT, I want some effective feedback from Ridgidco (sp?).

 

[Soul]

I LOVE my AJ super squares and I would recommend them to anyone..

 

[xjj33p3r]

At least I now know what companies not to recommend. I didn't fancy those two anyways... they just even seem that strong from the advertised pictures.

 

[PAXJ]

A couple I'd stay away from...
Olympic4X4...

C4X4...

I recommend JKS Supernerfs as a good bolt-on option.

Just wondering (I have C4X4 rails) how when the C4X4 rails and the JKS rails both use the same mounting system what makes the JKS ones better? JKS attaches to the pinch weld at 5 places and C4X4 attaches at 6. Both attach to the "frame" at four places. I'm just curious.

On a side not how can I attach the legs to the "frame" other than using self-tappers. I'm not sleeving yet, but I was thinking of running long bolts through and putting thick pieces of meta on each side sandwhiching the "frame". Would this work? Ideas and pics welcome.

 

[Jes]

Just wondering (I have C4X4 rails) how when the C4X4 rails and the JKS rails both use the same mounting system what makes the JKS ones better? JKS attaches to the pinch weld at 5 places and C4X4 attaches at 6. Both attach to the "frame" at four places. I'm just curious.

On a side not how can I attach the legs to the "frame" other than using self-tappers. I'm not sleeving yet, but I was thinking of running long bolts through and putting thick pieces of meta on each side sandwhiching the "frame". Would this work? Ideas and pics welcome.

No, they do not use the same mounting system.
Supernerfs fit tight against the rocker panel for their entire length which is what keeps them from crushing the rocker panel in(and from twisting).

I wouldn't recommend through bolting anything to the "frame" rails as they'll just crush unless you use sleeves for the bolts.

 

[GottaBeJeep]

On a side not how can I attach the legs to the "frame" other than using self-tappers. I'm not sleeving yet, but I was thinking of running long bolts through and putting thick pieces of meta on each side sandwhiching the "frame". Would this work? Ideas and pics welcome.

You could do the sandwiching with a plate on the other side, but you will want to have crush sleeves that run through the unibody to keep from sandwiching the rail too much and crushing it.

 

[rangerjoe2001]

i bought aj's

 

[xjoe]

I've got rocky road outfitters rr, Same setup pinchwelds and legs to sub frame- they are very stong, I've drop off stuff and landed on rock very hard no dents(1/4" inner hitch steel) i bought the ones that are flush w/rockers, I've since added a second rail that extends out as far as my tires to use as a pivot point(and a step) as far as using plates, the only problem w/ that is w/o some kind of stiffener between the uni body rails you have to be carefull not to clamp to tight. I have plates where my longarms attach & they have tubes welded on one side of plate that extend through uni-body to the other plate to keep from overtightening on uni-rails.

 

[pair8hd]

I LOVE my AJ super squares and I would recommend them to anyone..

I thought AJ went out of business.

I really dig the www.DETOURSUSA.com rock-slyders / unibody stiffeners....

Although these are in the prototype stage I also like the looks and mounting of these (with an outter tube)...

 

[pm1]

Thanks for the input. Decided on the AJ's. Also gettng the xjnation tank and TR skids.

 

[WobblesXJ]

So is AJ's still in business? I wanted his too but after reading the thread about him closing up shop I got sad.

 

[pm1]

I guess not. Well, not sure. Mabey on to c4x4?

 

[jeepsrock]

I have the c4x4 square rocker panels and they seem to be doing fine...I have lifted the heep a few time from them and they hold up well as if they were part of the jeep..

http://www.jeepinoutfitters.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=46

pete

 

[basalt51]

pm1 - since everybody who hasn't had a rockrail damage their rocker YET thinks theirs are great, please tell us what type of wheeling you do. It's probably just as important for rockrails as it is for gearing, axles, lockers, lift, tires, etc.

Old_Man - where is the rockrail sticky?

 

[Soul]

Yea, AJ is still making rock rails, he basically just stopped making bumpers unless you beg him, from what it sounds like. So far my rails have been taking a nice beating, no rocks yet but I have landed on stumps and hit trees with them, I love how the super squares stick out!
I will go out on some rocks soon enough and then I will let you know how they really hold up.

 

[88XJScott]

Poor Man's 4x4 Fabrication

That is the site, here is a pic of the rails...

They are 1.5x.125 Square tube, they attach to the pinch seam with 5 1/4" bolts and 4 self tapping bolts on each leg to the "frame".
But they can be made thicker or with a larger diameter based on customer's wishes...

 

[pm1]

Welp. Ended up getting AJ's rails. They are supposed to ship today...

 

[Ramsey]

Welp. Ended up getting AJ's rails. They are supposed to ship today...

good to hear he is still in business. might have to sell my RRO and buy osme of his

 

[rangerjoe2001]

ajs rails are freaking awesome.. i got the super rock rails.. the mounting system is awesome.. and the design is great.. i am very happy with the purchase i made