Anyone BCBroncos Rockskis ?

[78Scronco]

Do you have them? how do you like them? 1/8" or 1/4"? pics installed? I've been thinking of ordering them. THanks!

 

[73stallion]

you won't be disappointed. i have the 1/8", like the way they hug the pinch seam better.

 

[66fora69er]

I have the 1/4" ones and love them

 

[78Scronco]

you guys have pics far away and close up? Thanks!

 

[66fora69er]

installed pictures

 

[Dano 407]

I had a pair of 1/4" R.S. for several years. They are a well made product; they do what they say they will do. But I pulled them off during my current rebuild and sold them on Ebay.

1. There is no really good way to put those 40lb chunks under there without just welding the piss out of them. They come with some 1/4" sheet metal screws that are more of a joke than anything useful. I used RivNuts and machine screws with more success.

2. If you need that much protection you probably dont care about the looks of the stock Bronco, just hack the rockers and run square tubing. It will look better, give better clearance, be cheaper, weigh less and go on easier.

 

[Dogdare]

Got the thiiner ones myself. Have held up very well, including numerous Big Bear trails, and a ride through Dusy.


Herb

 

[66Bronco]

I've been running the 1/8" BC protectors for awhile now and I've been very pleased with them. I too mounted them with nut inserts.


-Terry

 

[Broncobowsher]

Ran the 1/4" ones for years.

I never got the inner screws in place on the drivers side, never got around to pulling the drivers side tank to do so. After a few years of running I ainted the truck and during prep I welded nuts to the body and changed to button head allen screws (countersunk would be better)

They are full length, you do need to cut to match the cut rear fenders.

If I were building another to play in the rough stuff I would do it again. The 1/4" stuff is weight down low and centered over the vehicle. I will even say I felt the body was a bit stiffer after bolting them on the first time. Hardest part, getting the lazy UPS driver to pull them off the truck and leave them behind. They rode the truck for 3 or 4 days. I had Chuck complain to UPS (since he was the shipper and that is all UPS cares about) and UPS ate the shipping charges for the delay. These are parts I don't think UPS could damage (although they may damage other boxes on the truck, don't order wine glasses to be delived the same day).

I did use them hard. I used it as a high lift point to pick the whole side of the truck at once. I slammed down on them hard many times. When I did the paint job one of them had the slightest hint of a dent that could only be seen looking down the edge while off the truck. Chuck wanted to see it because he had never seen one of the 1/4" dented before. One the truck you couldn't tell. I know it saved the body and kept the doors functional. I have seen plenty of unprotected Broncos that the rocker and door sill were bashed up several inches.

Personally, the best part, it keeps the Bronco body lines. Looks stock. Not a grafted on chunk of industrial box tubing.

 

[tcb42]

I've had the 1/8" ones for about five years now. Unfortunately they are still in the corner of the garage and getting rustier as time goes on. I'm sure you don't want pics of that.=)

Tim

 

[nhopman]

I ran the 1/8" ones and managed to bend them up pretty good.

If you are going to run the rocks and typically beat up the rockers, then go with the 1/4" or cut the rockers and put some rec tube in their place.

The 1/8" will take some hits, but not aparently really hard ones, but they do look more original than the 1/4" ones do.

Nick

 

[chuck]

I had a pair of 1/4" R.S. for several years. They are a well made product; they do what they say they will do. But I pulled them off during my current rebuild and sold them on Ebay.

1. There is no really good way to put those 40lb chunks under there without just welding the piss out of them. They come with some 1/4" sheet metal screws that are more of a joke than anything useful. I used RivNuts and machine screws with more success.

2. If you need that much protection you probably dont care about the looks of the stock Bronco, just hack the rockers and run square tubing. It will look better, give better clearance, be cheaper, weigh less and go on easier.

Did you try installing them per the instructions? I have ran all the old hammer trails, the con and Moab +++ on the evey first pair with the screws and never have a screrw come loose. A few don't have the philps hole any more but they are tight. And I think only one person ever told me they had a screw come loose. I'm not trying to dis you I just need to know if the problem is installation or design. Anyone else? PS the stock rockers help keep the door hole right when you cut them you lose that.

 

[Broncobowsher]

I had mine stay on for years with just some of the screws installed (limited access to the inner screws and skipped a few). Screws do work. Although I do prefer something better which is why I welded nuts in the rockers during the paint job. Never had an issue either way. Just felt better with the welded nuts (and I owned a new welder too).

 

[AZ69EB]

I have the 1/4" Skis for about 5 years or so. They fit so tight, I had to grease the rockers to help with installation as they fit so tight. Heck I don't think I need any screws to hold them in place.

However, I did countersink the front side, used allen head cap bolts with nut-zerks for a cleaner install. Propably the stongest point on my bronco except for the 1/4" plate Proto Fab rear bumper.

I've also beat the heck out of them over the years.

Don't powder coat them, that way you can scuff and re-rattle can them. This keeps them looking great.

Thanks Chuck for such a great looking, functional, peice of metal that looks great on my truck.

Happy New Years to everyone!

 

[78Scronco]

Thansk for the reply's everyone! I am curious though on the 1/4" ones-does alot of gunk get stuck inbetween the ski and the rocker bottom? like mud and dirt and other htings to make the bottom of the rocker rust out?

 

[AZ69EB]

The bottom of the 1/4" Ski is more "V" shaped than the original rocker panel. The "V" cannel does pick up mud and dirt.

When I wash my truck I power wash down between the edge of the 1/4" Ski and body to push the dirt down to the bottom of the "V". Then I power wash the "V" area from front to back a few times. Cleans it up quick.

Great product. I use them to lift the truck and have hit a few trial objects with them out in Sunny Arizona.

 

[mortimersnerd]

I had mine stay on for years with just some of the screws installed (limited access to the inner screws and skipped a few). Screws do work. Although I do prefer something better which is why I welded nuts in the rockers during the paint job. Never had an issue either way. Just felt better with the welded nuts (and I owned a new welder too).

I hate it when I weld my nuts. And you thought getting superglue off your fingers was bad...

 

[chuck]

The bottom of the 1/4" Ski is more "V" shaped than the original rocker panel. The "V" cannel does pick up mud and dirt.

When I wash my truck I power wash down between the edge of the 1/4" Ski and body to push the dirt down to the bottom of the "V". Then I power wash the "V" area from front to back a few times. Cleans it up quick.

I left that V open just for that reason, glade to see it being used.