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Old 11-03-2009, 11:12 PM
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2nd gen rockers...Replacing them???
how hard is it to replace just the rocker panels on these trucks! I really dont want to replace the whole cab if I dont have to. thanks
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Old 11-04-2009, 09:20 AM
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rockers on most vehicles arent that bad. i know you can get patch panels from LMC. cut them out, tack weld in new.
They sell a specific seam sealer as well.
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Old 11-04-2009, 12:06 PM
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LMC mag. is what got me thinking to just replace the rockers. I'll have to take it to a body shop and see what they say.
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are you dealing with dents or bad rust. I sanded mine down due to rust and rock chips and I coated mine with bedliner. was alot cheaper than re-paint. but this was the whole side both sides. just a to consider
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Old 11-04-2009, 08:08 PM
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LOL LOL LOL i wish I had metal left to sand down!!! Nope i have holes and can push my finger through other spots....GALDANG MN WEATHER/SALT!!!!!!
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well so much for that idea. after looking with a body man it's been determined that I will be better off wiht a new cab. SON OF A !!!!!
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Kyle, Dont blame your rust on Minnesota!!! HAHA just kiddin man, if you are ever in my area again my buddy does custom and factory body work/painting. We can have him put his $0.02 in!
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Old 11-05-2009, 05:28 PM
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LOL LOL LOL i wish I had metal left to sand down!!! Nope i have holes and can push my finger through other spots....GALDANG MN WEATHER/SALT!!!!!!
well stop putting your finger in it. sorry to hear get some prices on that and see if it would be cheaper to get a donor from a junk yard. well maybe from southern MN.
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no no no on anything from MN I'll be getting a cab here from ND or west or south or southwest LOL

...and wade I dont think I'll have the truck down there anytime soon LOL but yeah if i do your budy cna sure take a look.

All i know is this is going to be one HECK of an adventure for me as i have never attempted anything like this B4 ever....putting injectors and a turbo on is as far as I have ever gone....well and pulling my lift that I juat bought back and will be reinstalling one day
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you could always accidently side swipe a tree. Just kidding. got good insurance.. good luck with your future project.
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no no no on ins. they would totally just TOTAL my truck.
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I just had new rockers, cab corners, and part of the floor replaced on my truck. Lookin new again. I gotta get some pics up!
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