How to replace rocker panels and cab corners on a Dodge Ram mega cab

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@lawncuttingplusdelta 6 ай бұрын

Shops like yours are a dying breed …. any customer who gets you to do a job is getting great work and amazing value

@Johnnymidnight 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate that 👊🏼

@eboi8209 5 ай бұрын

This is perfect, I’ve had my Mega Cab over a year now. I could not find any videos at all on this truck for these repairs. The two I did was like a minute video should have never been posted, however this does give me hope as the truck is sentimental to me. Also my passenger side will be a little rough as it was part of an accident but let’s just hope it goes well

@jasonhill6074 6 ай бұрын

Wish you lived closer! I got a 2nd gen sport that needs a bunch of love! Love the channel man, very informative clear info!!

@Johnnymidnight 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate that 👊🏼

@Nilezy 6 ай бұрын

This was just what I needed to see! I'm going to attempt this exact fix on the exact same truck (year and model) with the exact fender and rocker rust, but is worse on the outer skin. from limited inspection, the mid rocker panel and inner have minimal surface rust so hoping to get the same parts and repair in the same way. I also have the bed to do, but as mentioned, found a bed with rust only at the top of the arches. Rest of the box is straight and clean. Awesome work!

@Johnnymidnight 6 ай бұрын

Awesome, always glad to hear the videos are helpful 👍🏼

@captaintroll6802 3 ай бұрын

love these rust repair videos!

@Johnnymidnight 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!!! Glad you dig ‘em, hopefully they’re helpful 👊🏼

@HunterHartl-b9o 6 ай бұрын

Great video, I plan on doing the same thing on my mega cab this weekend

@Johnnymidnight 6 ай бұрын

Nice, hopefully it comes in helpful 👊🏼

@delbertgrubb1341 6 ай бұрын

Mega nice job making it look easy.

@Johnnymidnight 6 ай бұрын

I’ve honestly done so many that it becomes muscle memory 😂

@kathyrobmaglio4501 4 ай бұрын

Great looking work truck!

@billhowe6180 6 ай бұрын

Welcome back from Hollywood Jon

@Johnnymidnight 6 ай бұрын

Had my 15 minutes of fame, back to reality 😁

@billhowe6180 6 ай бұрын

@@Johnnymidnight Was pretty Cool, you can show it to your grand kids some day!

@dominics8171 5 ай бұрын

Thank god i just started doing the rockers on my mega cab. Was having some serious doubts

@Johnnymidnight 5 ай бұрын

Hopefully the video is helpful 👍🏼👍🏼

@lawncuttingplusdelta 6 ай бұрын

25:56 - angle cut just like FITZEES. cut n butt 👍🏻💪🏻

@warchildcustomcreations Ай бұрын

My 07 mega needs this exact same TLC

@warchildcustomcreations 18 күн бұрын

Can you tell me was the dash 2 behind all RRP numbers means? Example. Whats the difference between RRP3950 and RRP3950-2

@btbird57 2 ай бұрын

Like the door dolly.

@harryyoung7076 Ай бұрын

Thanks for walking me through my 2004 3rd gen rocker panels. I live in Nl where corrosion is king Lol. I am going to take your advice and go with full OEM outer panels. I have to replace the inner/centre also, but my problem is that the inside floor is lip is also corroded and has to be replaced. I do not see them anywhere on line. Do you make your own, and if so can you post the template, W/ dimensions for your viewers. Also what after market replacement panels do you find best? I have seen some very thin off shore junk out there. There use to be a company in Ont that made good ones, but their name eludes me now, or if they are still in business? I am putting all this together now for next spring. I just had a hip replaced, I am not a lazy arise, its just that it will be that long before I can get onto a concrete floor again to take the inside floor measurements. So if you have a template made up to share, it would be greatly appreciated as it has a lazy curve to it . Thank's for sharing your knowledge, Cheer's H

@Johnnymidnight Ай бұрын

I typically just make pieces as needed, rebuilding that flange should be fairly straightforward. I get everything through LKQ, they don’t sell to the public, but most auto parts stores will deal with them. It seems no matter who supplies the parts, they all come from the same factory, just stay clear of the really cheap parts.

@jeffglasman19 Ай бұрын

Do you put the two coats of epoxy primer ,and the two coats of high build on at the same time or do you have wait overnight between the two types. And can you spray the primers on right out of the can ,or do they have to be thinned , and what type of thinner ,what is it called. Thanks. I really like your work. I hope I can get the same results.

@Johnnymidnight Ай бұрын

I typically do 2 coats of epoxy, 10-15 minutes between coats, and same time before coating with high build. Each primer will have its specific hardener, and usually will require a set amount of reducer as well. Every product is different, so always best to request the technical data sheet from the supplier when you buy it if unsure

@jeffglasman19 Ай бұрын

When I buy the primer's , will the napa store have the mixing instructions . I didn't realize that you had to mix in a hardener with primers.

@Johnnymidnight Ай бұрын

@@jeffglasman19yes, it will be on the can, but you can also request the TDS (technical data sheet)

@RCCustomRepairs 6 ай бұрын

How much do you usually charge for a job like that out in your area, just curious? Out here in Manitoba the rust is crazy on rockers, fenders and truck beds. Love the videos 👍

@Johnnymidnight 6 ай бұрын

Rockers and cab corners are typically $4500-5000 range

@RCCustomRepairs 6 ай бұрын

@@Johnnymidnight thanks for the reply Johnny, I think I'm charging way too cheap out here, lol

@raymorrell284 4 ай бұрын

hi john great video were did you geat your door jack price too i;m from the us thanks

@Johnnymidnight 4 ай бұрын

I don’t remember which one I used in this video, if it’s the one on the floor Jack, it’s from Steck, couple hundred bucks, but if the other one, I recently bought it used

@jeffglasman19 Ай бұрын

I went to princess auto yesterday and they don't sell paint or epoxy primer that isn't in a spray can. I picked up a small paint gun that I thought might be good for this job. Rocker panels cab corners and 1/4 panels. It is called a Vapor LVLP gravity feed touch up spray gun.It has a 0.8 nozzle. Do you think it will be good enough for all materials ,epoxy primer, high build primer, paint ,and clear coat.

@Johnnymidnight Ай бұрын

The gun should work, will probably have to dial the fluid back for the base. You will need to get the primers from somewhere that sells auto body supplies, like Lordco, sometimes Napa, possibly KMS

@thejohnsonshy Ай бұрын

Where can you get the drain plugs for the back side of the rockers? My truck has 8 oval holes on each side.

@Johnnymidnight Ай бұрын

Probably check with your local auto parts store and see if they have a catalog

@jeffglasman19 Ай бұрын

I also looked for weld through primer at princess auto and Canadian tire, they didn't have any. I looked on line today and it looks like their are a lot of different kinds, what type do you use. Their is a postal strike so amazon doesn't look good.

@Johnnymidnight Ай бұрын

I use Dominion Sure Seal copper, Lordco always stocks it, if you have them where you are

@drforbin801 2 күн бұрын

Could you give me an idea what replacing rockers would cost (ballpark)? I already have parts but am too busy to do the work. Thank you in advance.

@Johnnymidnight 2 күн бұрын

In my shop typically 4500-5000, using the OEM style rockers

@jeffglasman19 Ай бұрын

What about the primer color. What is best gray, black ,red. And what about the different temp of the primer reducer mix, how do I know what to use their.

@Johnnymidnight Ай бұрын

Color doesn’t matter much, most epoxies are green or grey, most urethane is grey. Reducer speed just depends on the temperature you’re spraying in, if it’s hot out, use slow, if spraying in a cooler environment, use fast 👍🏼

@jeffglasman19 Ай бұрын

The plastic that you use for taping and painting, how do you buy that stuff ,does it come in big rolls .

@Johnnymidnight Ай бұрын

Yes, it’s a 3M product, specifically for automotive.coated on one side, which is extremely important for painting, as your paint doesn’t flake off of the plastic. Buy the 16” wide rolls because I work on a lot of trucks.

@jeffglasman19 Ай бұрын

@@Johnnymidnight So one side lets the paint stick to it better than the other, I am thinking so it doesn't get into your work.

@Johnnymidnight Ай бұрын

@@jeffglasman19yes, exactly, if you don’t use treated plastic the air pressure will blow the paint off of the plastic

@southron1861 5 ай бұрын

Hey John, I know there are some variables involved, but what range would you estimate a full repaint to be for a 1990 C1500, 2-door, short bed? I've already had the major rust repair done, but there might be some minor body work still needed.

@Johnnymidnight 5 ай бұрын

Really tough without seeing it, but it’s pretty safe to say about 100 hours for a complete. At my shop rate that’s 7500 to start

@CoreyOBrien-k2e 3 ай бұрын

I have a 2007 mega cab and its in rough shape. At what point do you say its just not worth it put a new cab on?

@Johnnymidnight 3 ай бұрын

I helped a friend do one recently (on my channel, and on Rust Bros official)it’s a ton of work, but definitely a nice way to do it, if you can find a clean cab, and have a 2 post lift. In this case the front of the roof was also badly rusted through.