DIY rockers replacement
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DIY rockers replacement
Anyone have tips? It looks like a full set is around $500. I'm decently handy but don't have any body work or professional welding experience. But I am ok with just using bed liner or similar as the finish coat. I may bolt on new running boards for a bit but the rockers are rusting away from the inside out. Why does Ford leave holes in the inner panels that load with dust and moisture? Any YouTube videos or member tutorials? Thanks. 270K miles on the V10.
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Relatively easy, but will take a bit of time. I used a spot weld cutter from harbor freight to cut the spot welds out along with a 1/4" right angle drill. There are a few that need that unless you take the door off. Get a few of the cutters as they aren't high quality. they do work though. I used 3M 2 part body panel adhesive to secure them back and it worked great. That stuff is tough.
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Relatively easy, but will take a bit of time. I used a spot weld cutter from harbor freight to cut the spot welds out along with a 1/4" right angle drill. There are a few that need that unless you take the door off. Get a few of the cutters as they aren't high quality. they do work though. I used 3M 2 part body panel adhesive to secure them back and it worked great. That stuff is tough.
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I removed the lower bolt and clip nut from the running board bracket. Going to put some paint on the outside rocker and bolt the brackets back on. Maybe I get a couple of years before it needs a decision. DIY the rockers or sell it. I only drive 5k a year and park it in the garage.
Rocker on driver side rear dog leg has 4" hole. Same area on passenger side has smaller hole along the bottom side (because I pushed it through when digging out mud trapped inside).
Sad that $100 better materials weren't used or at least paint and seal off the inside.
Rocker on driver side rear dog leg has 4" hole. Same area on passenger side has smaller hole along the bottom side (because I pushed it through when digging out mud trapped inside).
Sad that $100 better materials weren't used or at least paint and seal off the inside.
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Depends on if you are doing inners or just outers. Neither are tough but it is time consuming. If you have to do inners you better start thinking about the body supports, may have to diy fab some replacements. Again not difficult but some macguyvering may be required. A mig welder with gas will be your friend. I picked up a Miller on a black Friday sale for under 200 for when I did mine a few years ago.
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You can also use body panel adhesive. I did mine with rivets and panel adhesive.
https://www.adhesivesandcoatings.com...nel-adhesives/
https://www.adhesivesandcoatings.com...nel-adhesives/
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Depends on if you are doing inners or just outers. Neither are tough but it is time consuming. If you have to do inners you better start thinking about the body supports, may have to diy fab some replacements. Again not difficult but some macguyvering may be required. A mig welder with gas will be your friend. I picked up a Miller on a black Friday sale for under 200 for when I did mine a few years ago.
And those diagonal pieces have other lines attached to them.
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https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post18238191
There's probably more in there, but that's the start.
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