Bushwacker rocker panel protection

[Ravjay12]

Really? Didn’t realize that. Wonder why they don’t make it for quad cab?

I suppose you could just cut the front part of the back piece off. It comes in four pieces.

 

[blackbeautyhemi]

I suppose you could just cut the front part of the back piece off. It comes in four pieces.

Yea I don’t think it would be hard to customize since it comes in 4 pieces, just sucks to spend the coin for all of it if ya don’t need it lol

 

[joeygster]

Finally got mine installed since we have a couple days in the 70’s and 80’s for the 3m adhesive to cure. They fit great and look really good. Will def help against rocks flinging against the rockers. View attachment 125486 View attachment 125487

Those look great. Do you have a pic of the view looking at the sill where you step?

 

[blackbeautyhemi]

Those look great. Do you have a pic of the view looking at the sill where you step?

Here ya go front and back. Needs cleaned up lol.

 

[joeygster]

Here ya go front and back. Needs cleaned up lol.
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That looks really slick & well finished.

 

[blackbeautyhemi]

That looks really slick & well finished.

Yea they fit perfectly, very happy I got them.

 

[2010 Infantry Vet]

Seems like a great idea, but kinda looks like they will only look right on a black truck.

 

[blackbeautyhemi]

Seems like a great idea, but kinda looks like they will only look right on a black truck.

They are paintable according to the bushwacker instructions. Just would have a slight textured look to it.

 

[Addicted2fishing]

Issue with these is tiny micro pebbles get in there and water. It essentially will work its way through paint. Just like those spats. If you take them off or peel them back just a touch you’ll see tiny Little Rock’s. Like dust but bigger. At least it’s an issue in my area Because they use sand and salt.

I love the idea of things like this and my OCD is between a rock and a hard place. I want to keep my truck pristine (I know. It’s a road princess) but at the same time a lot of these products have negative aspects to them. Sometimes outweighing the very reason for installing them in the first place. Fender flares are a perfect example. Also, my trusted husky liner flaps with protective film appear to be doing damage. I’ll have to investigate further when weather plays nice.

I have buddies that are always in and out of my truck and I swear their feet weigh 235 pounds each as they drag they’re damn feet in. Scratching all paint on rockers. So it lead me to products such as this, however, I’m hesitant. So with that said I’ll let you be the guinea pig [emoji12]



Mods: EGR matte black bug deflector, Westin HDX drop steps, rough county bull bar with 20” LED, custom made NW seat covers in real tree camo, husky liner mats, husky liner mud guards, undercover LUX tonneau cover, Tailgate assist, flowmaster super 40 with resonators, tinted 15% front, LED C shaped tail lights.

 

[2010 Infantry Vet]

They are paintable according to the bushwacker instructions. Just would have a slight textured look to it.

Yeah but then ya gotta worry about the paint chipping on the door protectors. After thinking about it, color matched line-X seems like the best option sprayed over the factory paint.

 

[Addicted2fishing]

Yeah but then ya gotta worry about the paint chipping on the door protectors. After thinking about it, color matched line-X seems like the best option sprayed over the factory paint.

I wish it weren’t the case. But I think that’s the only true way to protect that area thoroughly. Only real downside is cleaning it. Unless I’m sure for some big money you can get glossed, painted smoother etc. I’m gonna do some research on this and read reviews and go from there.

Next best thing would be self healing protective film


Mods: EGR matte black bug deflector, Westin HDX drop steps, rough county bull bar with 20” LED, custom made NW seat covers in real tree camo, husky liner mats, husky liner mud guards, undercover LUX tonneau cover, Tailgate assist, flowmaster super 40 with resonators, tinted 15% front, LED C shaped tail lights.

 

[2010 Infantry Vet]

I wish it weren’t the case. But I think that’s the only true way to protect that area thoroughly. Only real downside is cleaning it. Unless I’m sure for some big money you can get glossed, painted smoother etc. I’m gonna do some research on this and read reviews and go from there.

Next best thing would be self healing protective film


Mods: EGR matte black bug deflector, Westin HDX drop steps, rough county bull bar with 20” LED, custom made NW seat covers in real tree camo, husky liner mats, husky liner mud guards, undercover LUX tonneau cover, Tailgate assist, flowmaster super 40 with resonators, tinted 15% front, LED C shaped tail lights.

Yeah if your truck isnt black, that seems to be the best route. curious to see how much line-X would charge to do the rockers in paint matched smooth paint.

 

[blackbeautyhemi]

Yeah if your truck isnt black, that seems to be the best route. curious to see how much line-X would charge to do the rockers in paint matched smooth paint.

Probably more than the $170 I paid for these guards lol

 

[2010 Infantry Vet]

Probably more than the $170 I paid for these guards lol

Hey your fine, your truck is black! Haha

 

[Rugged]

I customized mine for my quad cab. I need to get my rockers replaced but didn’t/ couldn’t swing the 1600 shops wanted to do both sides so used them to cover up my rusted rockers temporarily. I actually used black silicone to seal in all the entry points where water will come in from the top to slow down the rust a little which seemed to help quite a bit.

It takes a lot of cutting but being it’s plastic not real difficult just have to plan it out so your seam lands right and though step part for the back door is too long as well. Once done can’t really tell. I used my miter saw to get a nice straight cut on the seam between the doors and a multi tool for the rest then filed down any burred edges.



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[joeygster]

I customized mine for my quad cab. I need to get my rockers replaced but didn’t/ couldn’t swing the 1600 shops wanted to do both sides so used them to cover up my rusted rockers temporarily. I actually used black silicone to seal in all the entry points where water will come in from the top to slow down the rust a little which seemed to help quite a bit.

It takes a lot of cutting but being it’s plastic not real difficult just have to plan it out so your seam lands right and though step part for the back door is too long as well. Once done can’t really tell. I used my miter saw to get a nice straight cut on the seam between the doors and a multi tool for the rest then filed down any burred edges.



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Great job on that. It's a shame you've got rust because your Ram looks immaculate.

 

[GIJoe2010]

Odd that the front doesn’t cover all the way up to the front fenders, looks unfinished but that’s on Bushwacker.

 

[2010 Infantry Vet]

Great job on that. It's a shame you've got rust because your Ram looks immaculate.

I was thinking the same thing. Rusted all the way thru? Mine is a 2010 and was from Canada and it's not rusted. When I get my truck repainted it's getting a set of these.

 

[2010 Infantry Vet]

I customized mine for my quad cab. I need to get my rockers replaced but didn’t/ couldn’t swing the 1600 shops wanted to do both sides so used them to cover up my rusted rockers temporarily. I actually used black silicone to seal in all the entry points where water will come in from the top to slow down the rust a little which seemed to help quite a bit.

It takes a lot of cutting but being it’s plastic not real difficult just have to plan it out so your seam lands right and though step part for the back door is too long as well. Once done can’t really tell. I used my miter saw to get a nice straight cut on the seam between the doors and a multi tool for the rest then filed down any burred edges.



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You did a great job man!!!

 

[OC455]

Anyone used these?

https://m.ebay.com/itm/14064-Bushwa...806317&hash=item5d6d076373:g:RcQAAOSwUKxYfo1m




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They work well. They do have drains at the bottom.