fiberglass tub rocker protection

[robert1973]

i have a question about using these type of rocker guards on a fiberglass tub. CJ/YJ Rocker Protection, my question is most of the units like these require drilling through the tub, and it gives me concern about drilling numerous holes in a row. Isn't that setting up for a failure, basically a fault line sorta, even from simple light abuse? I'm also considering just frame mounted units like these TOMKEN MACHINE - Search Results
What are every ones thought on this issue, will a fib.tub hold up to the kind you drill through the tub?

 

[jamie]

i would think if you put a metal plate on the inside that was the same length as the rocker guard, you wouldnt have any problem, as long as it was thick enough.

 

[Kane]

I prefer the tomkens approach personally. They are direct to the frame and my old school nerfs have save my glass tub too many times. I like the newer square models like the tomkens set up.

 

[jamie]

i agree tht frame mounting is best, i was just giving an alternative method. if you run a body lift, it might be a bit of a gap

 

[IOPort51]

can you actually put a jack under these? and lift ??
I do like the design and the price is not that bad , if you start putting the numbers of a fab together.

 

[robert1973]

From every review or bit of information i've searched you can use the tomken's as a lift point. One of the reasons i like them too is for that fact they are attached to frame and not body. I'd rather lift on frame than just the body, specially being the fiberglass tub i have.

 

[Old Dog]

I went with the frame mounted gaurds (steps) on my glass body.
The only difference is mine are homemade and welded to the frame.
IO, I can jack my jeep up with mine.

 

[robert1973]

I went with the frame mounted gaurds (steps) on my glass body.
The only difference is mine are homemade and welded to the frame.
IO, I can jack my jeep up with mine.

Do you know off hand what you have wrapped up in cost on making yours?

 

[Old Dog]

Do you know off hand what you have wrapped up in cost on making yours?

That's not a fair question. I work in a machine shop and got the 2x4 tubing from the "extras" pile at work. The owner asked me for $50 for the tubing and some 2x2 tube for the braces. Than he helped me weld it up.

 

[robert1973]

Old dog, more like Lucky dog