How to replace 07-13 GM rocker panels

[@barryhunt5357]

That truck turned out like new! Great repairs and great video!

[@Johnnymidnight]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@AlazarAnbesaw]

Excellent description of what I'm going to be against when replacing mine!! Will also check out the older truck video. Very well done and excellent work!

[@Johnnymidnight]

Glad it was helpful!

[@philipdecatanzaro1822]

I have followed this guy's process on the 99 to 06 inner and outer replacements. I have to say that his guidance helped me through the dark side of the job. Not only because of his determination to get the job done, but how not to be afraid of making a few little missteps. I tried to pay someone else to do this for me however I was unsuccessful. I took it on myself. It isn't something that a lazy or unskilled person should do. I had to replace the entire inner rocker floor flange as the rust was getting into the floor. One thing that I would recommend... buy hard metal drill bits to drill out your welds. Titanium bits (or Princess Auto/Harbor Freight ones) are no good. Buy the $20 hard metal ones. They cost a lot but save time. I blew out my first el-cheapo air chisel. Most of the replacement rockers are made in PRC. They won't fit 100%. I will guarantee that the cab corners won't fit 100% by the time you get to welding them on. I had to make small filler panels to fix voids on the back of the cab. Be prepared to make your own patch repairs once the rockers are on. This can be done by using hunks of metal from the pieces you don't use or by implementing other filler method. I used a coat hanger along my B post to fill the voids and used 20 ga. to fix other voids. I suggest watching welder techiniques on body panel repairs before getting into this. Now that I'm done, I'm very grateful for Midnight Paint and Body for giving me confidence to see this repair through. I'm a better welder and far more confident with the help of these videos.

[@TheGolfaholic1]

Nice work well done the truck looks great.

[@streamersonfire]

What grinding discs do you use on your angle grinder?? I have been using some dewalt discs on a 2012 Tahoe and taking forever to cut through! Thanks for the video!

[@Johnnymidnight]

I use a brand called Fokus for zip cuts and flap discs. I get them off Amazon, for a good price

[@streamersonfire]

@@Johnnymidnight thanks!!

[@TheInterwebhustler]

Great video!

[@Johnnymidnight]

Thank you 👊🏼

[@MacdoNaldi67]

What site did you order the rockers from? I like the set you got

[@Johnnymidnight]

I order directly from LKQ, I only use the OEM style rockers on customer vehicles. Any auto parts store should be able to get them

[@MacdoNaldi67]

@@Johnnymidnight ok sweet! Thank you for the reply. Doin good work, my friend. 🤙🏼😬

[@idamay2463]

do you paint the inside of the new panel before welding it on

[@Johnnymidnight]

Most often, yes, and I also treat inside the panels with oil once everything is painted

[@derekshew]

Great video, what would a job like this typically cost?

[@Johnnymidnight]

These are pretty pricey, parts are expensive (I won’t use the really cheap parts) and pretty labor heavy, they’re typically in the range of $4000 to do rockers and cab corners.(Canadian dollars 😉)

[@michaelniedwick1255]

I always believed Mopar shit was rust buckets. GM is now running a close second!

[@clterry07]

Dam good job. ... How about I ship my 09 ram to ya. ... Rockers need restoration bad ... Lol

[@Johnnymidnight]

You betcha, actually just put out a video couple weeks ago doing rockers on a 2010 dodge

[@Sugarkryptonite]

Great job

[@alexisbussiere-joanis4886]

How much paint woud you need for a job like that.

[@Johnnymidnight]

If just rockers and cab corners, a pint would probably do it

[@alexisbussiere-joanis4886]

@@Johnnymidnight tanks

[@benprice4021]

What would you do if the inner rocker is rotted out but the customer doesn't want to replace the inner rocker?

[@Johnnymidnight]

I personally probably wouldn’t do the job if the customer didn’t want to do it properly. I understand everyone has a budget, but it takes a lot of work to build a reputation for doing quality repairs

[@benprice4021]

@@Johnnymidnight I understand that, but if they didn't want to do the inner rocker what would you do to tie the outer rocker so it's not flapping around? Would you take a few pieces of metal and just weld to the outer rocker then to whatever you can on the underside

[@cjcote3490]

What would you charge for a job like this?

[@Johnnymidnight]

Rockers and cab corners are typically 4500-5000

[@dapetik]

What is the price charged for this?

[@Johnnymidnight]

Typically rockers and cab corners are in the 4500-5000 range

[@KM_59]

Who in western PA does this exact work ???

[@Johnnymidnight]

Can’t help you there, I’m in British Columbia……

[@KM_59]

@@Johnnymidnight I hear you guess but a welder and do it myself !!

[@AN-jz3px]

Lol good luck. You’ll pay 12K for someone to do this here. Everyone is into collision work.

[@alexbernal4988]

What a pro. Hat of.

[@Johnnymidnight]

Thank you 👊🏼

[@danielb-c9100]

Can you make a new video Is replacing bed sides 08 chevrolet silverado

[@Johnnymidnight]

I don’t have anything booked, but if one comes up I will for sure 👍🏼👍🏼

[@danielb-c9100]

How did you fold the bedside off when Top spot wells what food did you use to bend it and move it out of his position

[@Johnnymidnight]

I usually use an air chisel to separate the welds after they’ve been drilled

[@danielb-c9100]

No. I am talking about the tool that you use to separate it from the other panel after you get the spot wells out

[@Johnnymidnight]

@@danielb-c9100 yes, it’s an air hammer with a chisel bit installed, same as hammer and chisel but much faster

[@ohiooutdoors4332]

What is the ballpark price to have that done by a professional? Price with painted and price with the owner doing the painting

[@Johnnymidnight]

In my shop typically $4500-5000 range, about $750 of that is paint time. I’ve heard of collision shops telling people as much as 12000🤦🏻‍♂️.