XJ Rock Rails

[Triple-XJ]

Ok guys, I had a Tonsillectomy Oct.-11 and I'm board out my mind :rolleyes:
and the computer is gonna keep me out of the shop.

The tools that are needed for a STOUT set of XJ Rock Rails are;

1) Chop Saw or something to cut the steel with,

2) Welder, doesnt need to be anything fancy. I built my first set with a Craftsman 110 mig and flux-core wire.

3) Drill

4) a grinder would be nice but its not needed.


Lets get started,
I used some 3x3x 3/16" sqaure stock for the slider piece.
Whatever size you use, just make sure its at least 3/16" thick
All the steel I used was in the scrap pile out in the weather, but it cleans up just fine
I placed them on jack stands and worked my way inward

http://members.cox.net/threebadjeeps/Rock%20Rail%20Install/RR_moch-up1.jpg

The two pieces of angle iron I cut mount to the Uni-Body, they will need to be pre-drilled for self-tappers. The little piece will be a tab for bolting to the leaf spring mount.

http://members.cox.net/threebadjeeps/Rock%20Rail%20Install/RR_moch-up2.jpg

For the two pieces of steel that attach the Angle iron to the square slider, I used 2x2x 3/16", just cut to your desired size.

http://members.cox.net/threebadjeeps/Rock%20Rail%20Install/RR_moch-up3.jpg

This is the trick to STOUT,
A) min. 3/16" thick material
B) The tab at the rear, it attaches to the leaf spring mount with a nut & bolt.

C) this is important, use a piece of 1x1x 3/16" square stock to run the length of the XJ pinch seam, you will need to bolt it through the pinch-seam lip in 3 to 5 locations. When landing on the slider, this peice of 1x1 will distribute the load along the entire pinch-seam, this is where most of the strength will be and also why self-tappers are the min. needed at the frame.

http://members.cox.net/threebadjeeps/Rock%20Rail%20Install/RR_weld-up1.jpg

[Triple-XJ]

Paint em up, mount em up and go test em :)

http://members.cox.net/threebadjeeps/Rock%20Rail%20Install/RR_painted-up1.jpg

http://members.cox.net/threebadjeeps/Rock%20Rail%20Install/RR_mounted-up1.jpg


They work :eek:

http://members.cox.net/threebadjeeps/Rock%20Rail%20Install/RR_in-use1.jpg

[Dave@desertfab.com]

Nice write up Geno.. Hows the throat feelin ??? Dr recommends Jim Beam and Gatoraid to reduce the swelling and numb the throat.. :D

[azdesertrhino]

Nice write up Geno.. Hows the throat feelin ??? Dr recommends Jim Beam and Gatoraid to reduce the swelling and numb the throat.. :D

I thought it was Southern Comfort and 7 UP but I still have my tonsild so I can't speak from experience. :D

Oh, and great write up. That's a mod coming up on mine real soon.

[Triple-XJ]

You guys could keep the Jim Beam and So. CO.,

I'm rev'n on 100% LIQUID OXYCODONE :eek:

Now thats a PARTY :D

[extreme96xj]

Paint em up, mount em up and go test em :)

http://members.cox.net/threebadjeeps/Rock%20Rail%20Install/RR_painted-up1.jpg


Paint them good, to hide those welds!!!! You can hardly tell you used a 110.

They work :eek:

http://members.cox.net/threebadjeeps/Rock%20Rail%20Install/RR_in-use1.jpg

If you would have capped the ends, you would have slid right over, and not had to use a jack. You can see where the end of the scrap is what held you up on the rock.


Extreme96

[Triple-XJ]

If you would have capped the ends, you would have slid right over, and not had to use a jack. You can see where the end of the scrap is what held you up on the rock.


Extreme96

:rolleyes:
Trust me, That would not have happened. capped or not.

You have NO idea whats on the other side, do ya :rolleyes:

You cant see the rock that the D-44 is hung up on, can ya ?
Axle tube and diff ;)

The mark you pointed out was from attempting to back up and standing the boulder on end, wedging it between the fender and the tire :eek:

By the way, Cliff didnt want to take the time capping them, but your more than welcome to do it to yours :cool:


Oh and, The pic was to show how stout they are, and that a highlift could be used on them

[Hackle]

Why do you need rock rails on a Grocery Getter? Even my tow rig can go over the speed bumps at Fry's without rock rails. Am I missing something?:D :D
Jim F.

[Triple-XJ]

Why do you need rock rails on a Grocery Getter? Even my tow rig can go over the speed bumps at Fry's without rock rails. Am I missing something?:D :D
Jim F.

So after I go over the speed bump at Fry's,


My door will still open :eek: :D

[FrenchChili]

Hey Geno, the 1x1x3/16 is on the inside or outside of the pinch seam?

[Triple-XJ]

Hey Geno, the 1x1x3/16 is on the inside or outside of the pinch seam?

Its on the outside, under the rocker panel.
I'll try to round up a pic for you.