Jeep Rocker Guard Installation

JEEP TJ/YJ/CJ-7 ROCKER GUARD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Some design changes may have been made since this article, but the methods are accurate.

Tools Required:

Electric Drill

3/8” Drill Bit

1/2" Wrench or Socket with ratchet

3/16” Allen wrench

Two or Three C-Clamps

Floor Jack and Some Wood

Safety Glasses

A helper will come in handy, but in a pinch they can be installed solo.

Please make sure that all hardware is present. If there is something missing, please e-mail or call us ASAP!

Included with complete kit:

2-rocker guards(one left and one right). The four-hole pattern on the bottom fits forward.

12-- 1” long 5/16” Countersunk stainless steel bolts. (18 for Unlimited models)

8-- 2 ¼’ long 5/16” Countersunk stainless steel bolts.

20 – 5/16” Washers. (26 for Unlimited models)

20 – 5/16” Nylock Nuts. (26 for Unlimited models)

Step One – Vehicle Prep: Remove stock fender flare extensions (if they are still on there). Using a 10MM wrench or socket, remove the last 3 fender flare bolts from the front fender flare extension. YJ owners must also remove the lower 2 bolts from the front and rear fender flares, if you are still using flares, so the rocker guard can slide under. Move the wiring harness from the inside of the tub, no need to remove it, just get it out of the way. Prep any pre-existing damage to deter further rusting.

Step Two – Test Fit and Pre Load: Put the rocker on the Jeep, center it front to rear and clamp the sides with your c-clamps with soft rags or cardboard between the c-clamp and rocker guard to protect the powdercoating . . . be careful not to cover any holes on the side. Take your floor jack and some wood and jack up on the bottom of the guard to fully seat against the bottom of the Jeep. Don’t jack the jeep off the ground, just enough so its starts to raise the jeep. *NOTE* The procedure above is called “preloading” and is an essential part of an effective rocker guard system. By doing this you virtually eliminate gaps between the rocker and the guard. Make sure the rocker guard is level with the door jam. The rocker is now as close to being part of the tub as possible.

Step Three – Drilling: Wear your safety glasses. Using a 3/8 drill bit or a center punch, mark all of the holes on the side and underneath to drill. The front four-hole pattern on the bottom only uses two of the four holes in a staggered pattern, like in the picture below. (Note that the bolts are installed backwards for clarification)

Step Four – Final Drilling: Remove the rocker guard from the jeep. Drill out all holes to be used and drill straight and square. Debur, prime, and prep the holes to remove obstructions and prevent rust. Be careful not to drill into any wires or other stuff on the inside of the tub.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL TJ MODELS FROM 2003 AND NEWER WILL HAVE TO DRILL AN ACCESS HOLE FOR THE REARMOST HOLE ON THE INSIDE OF THE TUB SINCE JEEP MADE THE SEATBELT BRACKET LARGER. WE HAVE FOUND THAT A 1” HOLESAW WORKS BEST AND LETS YOU COVER THE HOLE WITH A DRAIN-HOLE PLUG LIKE IN YOUR FLOOR. HERE IS A PIC OF THE DRILLED HOLE: