Rock Rails, Manik Loses Big time!

[HummBebe]

Originally Posted by ChasH3

HummBebe, you already have those nice Manik rock rails... Us that don't have them need to go first... Humm, but he want to hold on to a H3 for 3 to 4 days... Okay you go first

Uh, mine are OEM.......another CRACK SMOKER!

[westhillsat]

Originally Posted by BABHUMV

The results are in! Manik Rock Rails do not hold up like the Hummer OEM rails. Here are some pictures of my Rock rails and Sewie's after 2 days on the Rubicon.
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I am going to write Manick and see what they say. They did protect the body, but now they need to be replaced. Big waste of $$$$

http://www.manik.com/

Call them at Technical Support: 1.800.987.8393

Listen to the options and press the number for technical support.
There is a Mark at the technical support, ask him is there is anything
they can do for you.

[Ipedog]

I wonder what Manik would be willing to do. I wonder if the see this as a cosmetic item or an actual piece of protection. If they sell it as protection then they should do something for you. A rock rail should not be a one trip, disposable item.

[HIHUMMER]

I was wondering....does anyone have the Manik Step Bars along w/ the Manik Rocker Rails? I do and talk about a design flaw! The stepbars have to be mounted to the brackets before the rocker rails are. So yes..in order to just have the rails on, you have to removed both steps and rails then reinstall the rails. Talk about a PITA! I haven't even put my stepbars back on since Paragon (Memorial Day).

I wonder if the guys at Manik realize the F-k up?

[HummerNewbie]

Originally Posted by lotus4s

GM accessories direct has them for $459. I asked my dealer if they would match the price and they did! Bought them yesterday and installed last night.........

Guess they are starting to wake up and realize their accessory pricing is way out there. I asked them to match that price back in March and they said no

Originally Posted by HIHUMMER

I haven't even put my stepbars back on since Paragon (Memorial Day).

I haven't put mine back on since Tellico in March
Tired of hearing the bitching from the GF though

[BABHUMV]

Originally Posted by DDWH

Looks like one of the 3bies needs to go 2 days early on the MOAB trip to obtain a FREEBIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Done deal

I just made the plans to go up early and let Rocky-Road have the rig for a couple of days to fabricate and design a set of rock rails for it. Can't wait. This also means I will be in Moab on Friday, not Saturday for those who need to know.

[BABHUMV]

Update from Manik.

They did call me back. Their response was that the Manik Rock Rails were built as "decorative items only". My response was they are not martketed as "Decorative Rock Rails" and therefore I was under the assumption (we all know what happens when we ASS-U-ME) they were rock rails, not decorative tubes.

Long story short, they are sending me a set of the 2nd generation taillight guards free as compensation.

So if you want a decorative tube under your body, get the Manik tubes. If you want something that works, get the OEM or wait a couple of weeks and Rocky-Road will have a version of tuff rock rails fabricated from my rig.

[bjc]

Originally Posted by BABHUMV

Update from Manik.

They did call me back. Their response was that the Manik Rock Rails were built as "decorative items only".

That's got to be one of the dumbest things I've heard in awhile. Almost as bad as simulated beadlocks. Maybe Manik will bring us a faux e-locker next.

Originally Posted by BABHUMV

If you want something that works, get the OEM or wait a couple of weeks and Rocky-Road will have a version of tuff rock rails fabricated from my rig.

Nice job. I feel like this forum is really starting to push the aftermarket for the H3 offroad. I wonder what will be left for Amstar when they finally get their act together.

[NEOCON1]

WTF is a " decorative tube " glad you let them know you tested them they should call them " Mall Tubes "

[BABHUMV]

Originally Posted by NEOCON1

WTF is a " decorative tube " glad you let them know you tested them they should call them " Mall Tubes "

No $hit

[Sewie]

Originally Posted by BABHUMV

Done deal

I just made the plans to go up early and let Rocky-Road have the rig for a couple of days to fabricate and design a set of rock rails for it. Can't wait. This also means I will be in Moab on Friday, not Saturday for those who need to know.

Cool!! Can't wait to see them.

Kinda figured you'd get that response from Manik, but at least they offered you something.

[westhillsat]

Originally Posted by BABHUMV

Update from Manik.


Long story short, they are sending me a set of the 2nd generation taillight guards free as compensation.

If they're sending you the chrome ones, they better send me mine
first.
I've been waiting since like March to get a replacement set.
On the first set the weld was in the wrong place on the driver
side one. Talked to them a couple of days ago, now they should
come when I'm in Moab. I wanted them for the first time I was in
Moab.

Glad they offered you something, but jeeeshh decorative rock rails - Glad your truck survived the Rubicon