OEM Rocker Panel Protectors question

[Dave92270]

anyone could tell me whether these OEM protectors stick out to the sides far enough to prevent parking lot door dents? I got rid of tubular chrome stepbars just 2 days ago, and sure enough, I got a dent today on the (half empty!) Vons lot.. just been talking about this issue in the other thread few hours ago... I'm thinking to order them as well as pair of removable steps, but would be great if they'd catch the door damage beside the rock sliding functionality - do they?

[deserth3]

I don't think so. I have the rock rails from rocky road. They stick out farther.
www.rocky-road.com

[2xtreme]

I have them on mine and they don't stick out far at all

[Dave92270]

thanks guys... well, maybe the rocky road rails would be better - I'll check into it; I think I've seen pics of them around the forum as well.

I also found these while browsing forums:
http://www.trailduty.com/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=52&products_id=3 79

however, they're heavy... almost too heavy for my needs but they do stick out to the sides far enough - so they work as rocker protection, parking lot door dent protection, and also as side step..3 in 1 - not bad

[fourfourto]

Originally Posted by Dave92270

thanks guys... well, maybe the rocky road rails would be better - I'll check into it; I think I've seen pics of them around the forum as well.

I also found these while browsing forums:
http://www.trailduty.com/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=52&products_id=3 79

however, they're heavy... almost too heavy for my needs but they do stick out to the sides far enough - so they work as rocker protection, parking lot door dent protection, and also as side step..3 in 1 - not bad

Look at the fine print,they are used with OEM rock rails.

[Dave92270]

Originally Posted by fourfourto

Look at the fine print,they are used with OEM rock rails.

you're right ("Note: Bolt to stock rock rails")...thanks for pointing it out - I overlooked that - it would be overkill and expensive as well since I don't have OEM rails either..

I've been still thinking about those OEM rails; do you guys think it would be possible to put some extra washers (or other spacing material) under the mounting bolts to make OEM rails stick out a bit more? The rails (as I see them on pics) seem to be about flush with the door, so another 1/2" could be just enough to catch other cars doors?