Any Tips on replacing rusted outer Rocker Panels??

[B Myers]

I just replaced the floor pan, rockers, corners, A-pillar extensions, and inner foot wells. Lots of work but nice to have a full floor, to answer your question the inner rocker is part of the floor pan.

[B Myers]

Here's a couple pics if I loaded them correctly.

[everettelane]

Trust me listen to MR Orange Crate about checking the fit with the doors, ASK me how i know LOL!!! after doing it three times...

[swamp rat]

Use the advanced search feature and search Rocker Repair, Rust Repair, Rocker Replacement, ect. The search toggle is in the upper blue bar, click the drop down arrow and then advanced search, you can search for posts or threads.

[GR8-68]

http://nsanehotrodz.mybigcommerce.co...-extension-rt/

I bought these for my cab it replaces the outer part of floor and the inner rocker, plus nsane is a site vendor and offers members a 10% discount. I had all my parts in 3 days

[sprint_9]

FYI the OP is from 2007. Not that it matters but just so you know.

[special-K]

You don't have to replace the whole floor unless rust is "way" up into it. They sell outer floor extensions.


This is a thread from '97 before we had a paint & body forum where such questions get attention from body experts

[GR8-68]

Originally Posted by sprint_9

FYI the OP is from 2007. Not that it matters but just so you know.

That's what is nice about this forum you can search and find answers from way back and bring them back to life. I actually enjoyed seeing this thread last night because I am about to tackle my own cab soon. Nothing like a good refreshment.

[Richard2112]

Originally Posted by GR8-68

That's what is nice about this forum you can search and find answers from way back and bring them back to life. I actually enjoyed seeing this thread last night because I am about to tackle my own cab soon. Nothing like a good refreshment.

I agree. The OP started in 2007, last post was 2016 and now I'm using it for pointers some 14 years later

[May70]

https://www.youtube.com/c/MAYCOCusto...ions/playlists

Ive got a bunch of videos up.

[5567Cruiser]

My advice is to use a factory assembly manual as it shows all the spot welds on the rocker panel, about 37 of them if I remember well. Use original equipment rocker panel if available as they fit exactly and you won't have trouble with door fitment. Eastwood has a tool for removing spot welds. When putting on new panels a spot welder helps or do plug welding the panel to the inner panel. after done use lots of rust proofing both inside panel as well as outside. Hope this helps.

[Richard2112]

Originally Posted by 5567Cruiser

My advice is to use a factory assembly manual as it shows all the spot welds on the rocker panel, about 37 of them if I remember well. Use original equipment rocker panel if available as they fit exactly and you won't have trouble with door fitment. Eastwood has a tool for removing spot welds. When putting on new panels a spot welder helps or do plug welding the panel to the inner panel. after done use lots of rust proofing both inside panel as well as outside. Hope this helps.

Yes that helps. I wonder though, what would stop the inner coating from burning off when welding

Originally Posted by May70

https://www.youtube.com/c/MAYCOCusto...ions/playlists

Ive got a bunch of videos up.

I subscribed to your channel

[5567Cruiser]

As far as the rust proofing goes, when I finished welding in rockers I primed the panels and used Eastwoods rust preventer with the plastic hose extension and sprayed behind rocker using access hole on front of panel.

[Davidf]

Mostly good advice on this thread and having recently done this work, nothing to really add that has not been said. Except, one piece of advice for anyone doing this work in the future: If your outer rockers are rusted through, then ASSUME that the inner rockers, the lower door hinge (A) post, the rear jamb post, and kick panel will also need attention. So, go ahead and buy all those patch panels at the start. Also, go ahead and order a 24"x24" sheet of 18ga metal...you will probably need it for smaller custom patches.

[Richard2112]

Originally Posted by 5567Cruiser

As far as the rust proofing goes, when I finished welding in rockers I primed the panels and used Eastwoods rust preventer with the plastic hose extension and sprayed behind rocker using access hole on front of panel.

Thanks. I think they have something called a "360 wand". I'll have to get one of those.

[Davidf]

My attempt at rust proofing is to spray the back side of all patch panels with high temp paint (rattle can). The hope is that the paint withstands the heat of welding and does not burn off as readily. Spraying a rust preventative later is probably a good idea as well.