Need Opinions on my Rock Rail project...

[DennisAJC]

Ever thought of using some heavy gauge angle iron? that would look pretty decent hugging the bottom lip and it won't sacrifice your clearance.

[CO Hummer]

Originally Posted by DennisAJC

Ever thought of using some heavy gauge angle iron? that would look pretty decent hugging the bottom lip and it won't sacrifice your clearance.

Where? You mean along the outside of the outer rails?

[ssgharkness020147]

That would look sooooo sweet. There are a couple of company's that do this for the H1. Unlimited off road used to, but I do not think they are in business any longer. http://www.h123andmore.com/guards.html . These are the rockers I want for my truck. Notice the price tag??? Yeah, thats why I do not have them.

Originally Posted by DennisAJC

Ever thought of using some heavy gauge angle iron? that would look pretty decent hugging the bottom lip and it won't sacrifice your clearance.

[KenP]

CO, make sure you cover the ends with metal. It will add strength and keep junk out.

Originally Posted by Alec W

LOL, keep this up you proven lying freak Makes me LMFAO and takes all of 5 mins to create AEs here that you can?t stop.

Talk about rent free! We own this KK.

[timgco]

Originally Posted by ssgharkness020147

That would look sooooo sweet. There are a couple of company's that do this for the H1. Unlimited off road used to, but I do not think they are in business any longer. http://www.h123andmore.com/guards.html . These are the rockers I want for my truck. Notice the price tag??? Yeah, thats why I do not have them.

Those do look well thought out. DAMN $ DAMN!

THey look to sttick ou around 3" or so also. I think that's fine. It will keep your door panels a little more away from rock...esp. when you are on a sideslope.

[Cranky Steve]

Originally Posted by timgco

Those do look well thought out. DAMN $ DAMN!

THey look to sttick ou around 3" or so also. I think that's fine. It will keep your door panels a little more away from rock...esp. when you are on a sideslope.

I concur, they are lined up nicely with the sidewall

[PARAGON]

3 inches is, if anything, not enough. Mine are at 5" and are angle up at 10 degrees but are round tube. I am going to come back and plate the top for steps at some point.

Having them out there making wheeling nice since you feel like you can lean on them a little more with that extra width.

[CO Hummer]

So I've made some progress....

Cut the brackets off the original rails:


Then, cut out some extensions using 2x2 1/4" box tubing:


Lined it up and tacked it all it. Hope to weld it solid tonight:

[ROX]

I can't believe you really weld.

IMO, the rails should stick out about as far as the outside of your tires, but farther than the stock rails. 3 inches looks about right. Taper the corners and have them come back toward the rear tire a little farther. (like 4 or 5 inches) I would use a little thicker tubing for more strength.
Remember that your pant leg will rub the dirt off everytime you get in and out of the door, too.

I'm not going for new rails, I'm just going to buy a paint gun.