X rocker panel replacement
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5th Wheeling
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X rocker panel replacement
I am eyeing down the barrel of replacing both rocker panels on my '04 X. BUT, I am having a hard time sourcing the parts. Inner and outer rocker panels are rusted through, and beyond repair. Does anyone have a good source for body parts? Really doesn't seem to be much out there.
I found on ebay (I know, i know) replacement oem inner panels for a same year but for a crew cab super duty. Does anyone know if the door size is the same and could be used on an X?
Don't be shy too if you have an X with no rust you would be willing to chop up and sell both rocker panels from front post to back post.
I found on ebay (I know, i know) replacement oem inner panels for a same year but for a crew cab super duty. Does anyone know if the door size is the same and could be used on an X?
Don't be shy too if you have an X with no rust you would be willing to chop up and sell both rocker panels from front post to back post.
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I am eyeing down the barrel of replacing both rocker panels on my '04 X. BUT, I am having a hard time sourcing the parts. Inner and outer rocker panels are rusted through, and beyond repair. Does anyone have a good source for body parts? Really doesn't seem to be much out there.
I found on ebay (I know, i know) replacement oem inner panels for a same year but for a crew cab super duty. Does anyone know if the door size is the same and could be used on an X?
Don't be shy too if you have an X with no rust you would be willing to chop up and sell both rocker panels from front post to back post.
I found on ebay (I know, i know) replacement oem inner panels for a same year but for a crew cab super duty. Does anyone know if the door size is the same and could be used on an X?
Don't be shy too if you have an X with no rust you would be willing to chop up and sell both rocker panels from front post to back post.
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5th Wheeling
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Check these guys: Mill Supply. I got patch panels for my old Outback from them. Worked fine.
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5th Wheeling
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Since the inner rocker is flat probably wouldn't be too much of a PITA to add a little spacer
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5th Wheeling
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Check these guys: Mill Supply. I got patch panels for my old Outback from them. Worked fine.
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I had both rear door rockers replaced almost 2 years ago. The body shop that did the work said the rear rockers are no longer available, however, the fronts are. They ordered two fronts and cut them to fit the rear. Got to get the driver rocker replaced this Fall
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These are the rears that I ordered:
I'm going to use this adhesive instead of spot welding:
Couple of good threads on replacement:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-rust-ugh.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...002-v10-3.html
Still haven't seen the inners done, but that'll get you the outer panels. Dig around and you'll find some more write-up's.
I'm going to use this adhesive instead of spot welding:
Couple of good threads on replacement:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-rust-ugh.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...002-v10-3.html
Still haven't seen the inners done, but that'll get you the outer panels. Dig around and you'll find some more write-up's.
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The inner rocker panel for crew cab is one long piece. It goes from front to rear.....just like the oem excursion inner rocker.
The change is that the crew cab inner does not match the excursion inner at the very rear/end. The excursion has a 90 degree dog leg that goes up to the rear quarter inner panel. The crew cab inner stops at cab corner.
I recommend sourcing good unrusted used inner rockers. The fit is perfect and in the end will be much less labor. Outer rockers are readily availble as are a and b pillars.
if c pillar is bad source a good rear quarter panel and splice it in. Rear quarters are cheap if you find one with damage at rear or dents in it. I got an entire rear for about $200 because there was a dent back by rear dog doors.
NOTE: by purchasing a crew cab inner and a used rear quarter (cut at mid span of rear door) you splice the 2 at mid point to get a very good result.
The change is that the crew cab inner does not match the excursion inner at the very rear/end. The excursion has a 90 degree dog leg that goes up to the rear quarter inner panel. The crew cab inner stops at cab corner.
I recommend sourcing good unrusted used inner rockers. The fit is perfect and in the end will be much less labor. Outer rockers are readily availble as are a and b pillars.
if c pillar is bad source a good rear quarter panel and splice it in. Rear quarters are cheap if you find one with damage at rear or dents in it. I got an entire rear for about $200 because there was a dent back by rear dog doors.
NOTE: by purchasing a crew cab inner and a used rear quarter (cut at mid span of rear door) you splice the 2 at mid point to get a very good result.
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I would prefer to find a good unrusty donor, but that is proving to be a difficult task. I'm slowly sourcing new oem parts as I find them on the cheap, and yeah the crew cab to X conversion on the inners is sounding like it may be a last resort. I will be sure to post pics of the progress.
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There are lots of good used quarters out there.
so many in fact you could probably match your existing color.
example: :$200
https://www.hollanderparts.com/used-auto-parts/2002/ford/excursion/rear-body/160-quarter-panel-assembly/160-03304br-right-r.,-w-o-wheel-lip-moulding/part-5184527-2303-1
I look at states west of Kansas, like this one in washington. Mine came from Oregon with zero rust on it.
the hardest part is finding one that is dented so you can get it cheaper.
so many in fact you could probably match your existing color.
example: :$200
https://www.hollanderparts.com/used-auto-parts/2002/ford/excursion/rear-body/160-quarter-panel-assembly/160-03304br-right-r.,-w-o-wheel-lip-moulding/part-5184527-2303-1
I look at states west of Kansas, like this one in washington. Mine came from Oregon with zero rust on it.
the hardest part is finding one that is dented so you can get it cheaper.
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