How to replace rocker panels and cab corners on an 09-22 Dodge Ram truck

[@nathanobrien6875]

Money well spent for sure. It’s so great that you always go the extra mile for your customers and do the job right

[@Johnnymidnight]

Thanks, I appreciate it 👊🏼

[@xaq148am-ee7gd]

It's the little things that make a big difference - Another good quality repair. Enjoy your channel.

[@Johnnymidnight]

Thank you 👊🏼

[@JeffSchumacher-k1k]

John, very much enjoyed from your video. Appreciate how you document the process all the way through and throw in your personal tips. Not coincidentally, I have a silver Dodge Ram very much like this with exactly the same issue. Your video has given me a good reason to think through the ‘fix and keep it’ option. New trucks? $$$$$$$ Anyway keep up the good work. Well done!

[@Johnnymidnight]

Thank you, glad you found the video helpful 👍🏼

[@danbuchner1494]

You really explain the process well The people that say Why are the ones that dont care about vehicles and would rather spent 80 grand they probably dont know anything about cars or trucks

[@willlothridge3197]

Doing the extra small things = happy customers. Good for business

[@joeycrooker1282]

I have been glueing them for over 25 years with Fusor 108 B with great success

[@southron1861]

Enjoyed the video! John, you're my kinda guy brother! Really like all the extras you do for your customers. Again, if I lived near you, I wouldn't hesitate to bring you my business and have you do the work on my 1990 Chevy C1500. Glad your channel is growing; it is well deserved 👍🏻

[@Johnnymidnight]

I appreciate that!

[@Eunapossecomisso]

Good video John, truck looks good. I always enjoy these videos. Nice to see the older vehicles being taken care of so they last longer. Also, congrats on the KZbin success I hope it keeps growing. Well deserved. Cheers

[@Johnnymidnight]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@danamcintyre3565]

John I purchased one of those door lift fixtures and man what a back savor !

[@Johnnymidnight]

Right? I can’t believe I waited this long to buy one!!

[@randyhoepker5528]

I fixed my own 04 Ram about four years ago, so I can really relate to your repair of the rockers and corners. I also replaced the inner rocker on the drivers side. Took a lot of work and hours to do it all, but it turned out great. Can’t tell it was all replaced. I also fixed the bed around the wheel arches.

[@lambchopLSX87]

I need to do my 04 right now. Were you able to purchase the inner structure? If so can you tell me where you got it from?

[@cenmike82]

Your not a average body man your an excellent one good show mate

[@FluffyTheGryphon]

My '12 ram is doing this too and it's getting bad. The salt they use on the roads here is some fierce stuff. Thank you for making this video.

[@TallStarlite]

Excellent work, But I'm sure you know this that Those fender flares trap water and moisture that cause rust to form sooner than later. But the customer gets what the customer wants. Great job !

[@Johnnymidnight]

Yes, In this case the customer is aware that it’s not a solution, just a way to make her look good for a few more years 👍🏼👍🏼

[@DAVE52956]

I really enjoy your videos. Thank you.

[@Johnnymidnight]

Thank you, I appreciate that very much!

[@winstonalpha1286]

Wow buddy. Nice work....looks great.

[@mike-yp1uk]

I have to do mine and I have done some but this one has got to be done for longevity and restoration level. Thanks for the great professional level show.

[@nixon1204]

Really great job man! Very informative, awesome to see the whole process here. I’m hoping the shop that’s working on my 09 Ram currently can do work as nice.👍

[@Johnnymidnight]

Thank you, I think some of these videos are good simply for folks to see what’s involved in some of these kind of repairs👍🏼

[@tracyrenko4171]

Another great job and congratulations on your channel growing

[@evilash570]

Good looking repair!

[@paintgods]

Belt works great get a good 60 grit belt and it’ll take out all the spot weld on one belt

[@Johnnymidnight]

I definitely need to get some better quality belts, although I can probably do 100 trucks with one drill bit 😁

[@dustyderrik6358]

Looks great i really need this exact job done on my truck. How much do you charge for a job like this?

[@Johnnymidnight]

They’re all a little different, but typically rockers and cab corners run around 4000 (Canadian)

[@dustyderrik6358]

@Johnnymidnight that's a decent price especially for the way you go above and beyond with the rust proofing. I live in Niagara Falls NY the salt tears everything up. I'm also debating on trying this myself. But I have no clue how to paint and body fill.

[@forestthompson3141]

Looks great, but be mindful with fender flares, dirt and salt from the roads gets under them and rot out your fender/wheelarch. My truck had them stock and still rusted out

[@Johnnymidnight]

Temporary band aid in this case, already pre-rusted under flares 😉

[@BassManStrikes]

Nice job, I have a 2012 that needs same treatment, tho my rocker panels are not as bad as that one.

[@morrieatkins5503]

Ray Bucks Auto Panels has most panels bought panels for my Ram 2010 for around the gas tank and lower panels they carry the rocker panels also for most all vehicles and classic cars

[@clterry07]

That's where I found my rockers and can corners at. Now need them installed.. lol

[@442olds7]

Looks great!

[@MrHugawa]

Don't spend all that KZbin money in one place :). Nice job, looks good. Customer should have the lower portion of the front bumper painted black as well. Underneath looks great on the old gal, well worth a new set of rockers and cab corners. Thx for the video sir, it is appreciated.

[@Johnnymidnight]

You betcha, customer mentioned doing the bumpers black , I’m actually pretty stoked to be making 100 bucks a month extra 😁😁

[@marioSanchez-vu3xd]

Thank you for explaining everything and the tips to.

[@Johnnymidnight]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nunyabusiness2294]

Thank you for the content! Great video

[@omegajohn7503]

Hey guys I gotta question will the rocker panel for a 2015 ram 3500 fit a 5500

[@Johnnymidnight]

I believe so, as far as I know the body panels are the same

[@omegajohn7503]

@@Johnnymidnight thanks man god bless

[@wryanddry2266]

38:45 Do you recommend periodically flushing the inside of the rockers with water? Is there foam or anything inside the rockers like there is inside the wheel arches?

[@Johnnymidnight]

I don’t think it would hurt, they get wet inside anyway, best to do in hot weather then once dry treat inside with oil

[@mikepersons2858]

Hello, my name is Mike and I have a 2005 dodge ram 1500. It is in really good condition almost mint the guy that owned it before me was restoring it all I have to do is get rocker panels and cab corners. Where do I sign up?

[@Johnnymidnight]

Come on by for an estimate 😉

[@BassManStrikes]

After I get mine done, fluid film will be going in there every fall before winter 😁

[@Johnnymidnight]

Its the best preventative maintenance for sure!

[@kevinward1411]

Hello loved the video, i also have a 2010 dodge ram 1500 with the same issues, asked a body shop for a quote and they said up to $7000, is that about right?

[@Johnnymidnight]

Around $4500 in my shop, using the OE style rockers, not the cheap slip inside. 7 is definitely pretty steep…..

[@adventuresoffinnandfarley8858]

Where r u located

[@Johnnymidnight]

In Quesnel BC

[@ryanvarner6520]

I need to do rockers on my 2015 RAM. Approximately how many hours did it take you to install the panels to the point that you were ready to paint? Great video!!!

[@Johnnymidnight]

I usually bill 12 hours a side 👍🏼

[@andybryant935]

Love your channel I have a 2013 ram it's starting to bubble up. Just wondering what does a job like this coast?? I want to save my truck

[@Johnnymidnight]

They’re typically in the $4000 range (Canadian) My shop rate is $75, but I’ve heard of collision shops charging 6-7K for the same repair

[@ricoc.127]

So do you not have to sand away some of the POR15 where you spot welded? Thank you.

[@Johnnymidnight]

I try not to get it on the flange that I’ll be welding to, but coat that area with weld through primer

[@marlonmartinez136]

John where are you located and how much you charge for these jobs?

[@Johnnymidnight]

I’m in Quesnel BC, every job is different, but rockers and cab corners typically end up being in the 4500 range

[@politorres9280]

​​I couldn't afford to pay that much money I'm just gonna cut it off my side rocker panel and leave it's like that wide open on mi Nissan frontier I make sure don't get rusted any more😢t​@@Johnnymidnight

[@Johnnymidnight]

@@politorres9280it can’t rust if it’s not there 😁

[@samvelez8941]

I love your channel. Just wondering where are you located I have a 2004 dodge ram 1500 that needs the same job done. 🤔 I would like it if you can fix my truck and I'll buy the rocker panel.

[@Johnnymidnight]

Located in Quesnel British Columbia

[@Cumminsproject01]

Is that raptor liner that you used and then painted and cleared over?

[@Johnnymidnight]

Just Rockguard then paint

[@Cumminsproject01]

@@Johnnymidnight you should try raptor liner sometime if you've never used it before ive sprayed it on a few things look greats holds up great and doesn't have to be top coated and if you want to paint match it you can buy white stuff and tint it with color.

[@Johnnymidnight]

I’m honestly not a fan of putting it in the exterior of vehicles, it seems to always end up with moisture getting under and causing more issues, and makes future repairs extremely difficult

[@Boonie_R6]

So I’m going to be buying my rocker panels here soon but I noticed that there are 3 panels and the only kits I can find are the inner and outer rocker panels, so I was wondering what is that middle panel called and where I can get it or if I just have to fabricate it

[@Johnnymidnight]

I don’t believe that center one is available aftermarket, I’ve always just left it out and just replaced the inner and outer

[@shawndoe2834]

Hi John, just curious on what a 'few more years' is after a repair like this? I know theres lots of variables but can you give a time frame from your experience from shortest to longest survival time for these repairs?

[@Johnnymidnight]

I would expect using these cheap parts that they would probably be a 4-5 year repair, really dependant on upkeep. If kept clean I think they definitely last longer than less cared for vehicles. If using the better quality OE style parts, I feel they will last just as long as the originals did

[@jasonlotzer1088]

How much did this cost. Curious because I am getting an 04 that needs similar work.

[@Johnnymidnight]

In my shop typically $4500-5000, I’ve heard of collision shops telling people as much as $12000 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@toylightning2324]

HELP !! What amp would I need for the panels and I am having a hard time deciding tig or mig

[@Johnnymidnight]

I just have a Miller 130, 110 volt mig. You don’t need a big machine for sheet metal

[@Mariovlogs-pf4jl]

Looking great how many hours did this take you

[@Johnnymidnight]

I usually bill 12-14 hours a side labor, and a few hours of paint time.

[@burtondueck843]

What brand Epoxy primer do you use?

[@Johnnymidnight]

I use PPG DP401 epoxy

[@TR1CKSHOTS31]

Just out of curiosity how would you fix the spots where the running boards mount to? On my ram 1500 the bolts looked like they were ripped off.. and I wanted to reinstall the steps but the mounting surface of the truck are shot. Rusted and the holes are ripped, with metal sticking out.

[@Johnnymidnight]

You would either have to replace the inner rocker, or you could probably drill and weld nuts to some 16 gauge plates, and weld to the inner rocker where the old mounts were

[@TR1CKSHOTS31]

@ thank you sir.. I’ll definitely look into both options

[@aristeidis8226]

Does the rear wheel well have foam 09-22 4th gen? My 15 has rust in rear wheel well and krown rust proofing don’t want to cover the cost to repair cause they says their is foam, but I think it’s the generation before mine.

[@Johnnymidnight]

I don’t think they do

[@aristeidis8226]

@@Johnnymidnightthank you

[@Boonie_R6]

What do you do if the bottom panel that you have to weld the rocker to is gone?

[@Johnnymidnight]

Then you need to replace the inner rocker as well

[@graemecroft6275]

Where did you buy the replacement panels my friend? I’m looking to do this exact job. Thanks.

[@Johnnymidnight]

I get everything through LKQ Canada, they don’t sell to the public, but any parts store will be able to order

[@kylefergus8722]

Fixing old cars and keeping them out of the scrap yard is better for the environment than replacing with electric cars

[@Johnnymidnight]

Absolutely man, it just makes sense 👊🏼

[@shanenice5380]

I am not a big fan of electric cars.they always be gas.i heard stories those electric cats it's liked a cell phone type

[@wryanddry2266]

How do water and salt get inside the rockers in the first place?

[@myblueheavennn]

Can I ask what you charge for that job? I have the same problem.

[@Johnnymidnight]

With the OEM style rockers they typically run around $4000 (Canadian)

[@myblueheavennn]

@@Johnnymidnight Wow, thanks.

[@purecbr]

what is the rust paint you are using?

[@Johnnymidnight]

I usually use either Krylon or POR15

[@MrTuberguber]

By rust paint do you mean RustOleum type paint? Nice cat.

[@Johnnymidnight]

Yep, I usually just use either POR 15 or Krylon

[@SenorBestiaOG]

I need this done

[@kennethgrossman1917]

What is the copper color you put before the spot welds

[@Johnnymidnight]

Weld through primer

[@kennethgrossman1917]

@@Johnnymidnight Thank You, looked awesome

[@davidjonah7402]

I never realized how much work I was getting into

[@Johnnymidnight]

They’re definitely a lot of work , but not overly complicated

[@christianmaheu9565]

would like to know roughly how much did you charge for this job ,tks.

[@Johnnymidnight]

Rockers and cab corners are usually always in the 4500-5000 range

[@cenmike82]

Where you located I would love to have do same job on my 1500

[@Johnnymidnight]

In Quesnel, British Columbia

[@TheMiniburton]

Is this possible to do with gasless flux core?

[@Johnnymidnight]

I don’t see why not, just a little more grinding and spatter to deal with

[@covertwayner]

All good stuff

[@swaggaboi8746]

Where are you located?

[@Johnnymidnight]

In Quesnel BC

[@ANPennsylvania]

I know I cannot do this like you, but ill be damned if im not going to try.

[@Johnnymidnight]

Take extra time with cleaning and fitting, you’ll get it 👍🏼

[@ANPennsylvania]

@@Johnnymidnightso - I got new Rocker Panels from Key parts. I see yours also has holes punched in the bottom? Are those drains or does the inner rocker fill those holes? Sorry, total amateur at this.

[@Johnnymidnight]

@@ANPennsylvaniathere’s a row of plastic plugs on this body style, I suspect they are meant to be able to clean out inside the rockers. The replacement parts usually have the holes as well

[@TheECKush]

What's the price on a job like this? I need it done myself on my 13.

[@Johnnymidnight]

In my shop, rockers and cab corners typically in the $4500-5000 range

[@marcoorihuela9672]

How much it's a work like this?

[@Johnnymidnight]

In my shop, typically 4500-5000

[@josebarragan6123]

Necesito eso en mi camioneta😢😢

[@samvelez8941]

Can you give us an estimate on a job like that, please 🙏 and I buy the parts what is the difference in price. Thank you 😊

[@Johnnymidnight]

Every job is different, always best to see the vehicle in person 👍🏼

[@benjamincassell9323]

Where are you located and round about how much do you charge

[@Johnnymidnight]

In Quesnel, British Columbia. Shop rate is $75

[@jimdeisley4017]

How much would you have charged for that

[@Johnnymidnight]

Typically in the 4500-5000 range

[@gcar2583]

How much would a job like this cost???

[@Johnnymidnight]

In my shop, typically in the 5000 range

[@alexhare6614]

How much did you charge for this?

[@Johnnymidnight]

These are typically around 4500-5000

[@Greenleaf99xl]

How much would this cost ?

[@Johnnymidnight]

These are typically 5-5500 range

[@t12goby2]

What's the cost if you do it.

[@Johnnymidnight]

Typically in the $4500-5000 range

[@ZenkaiGetBodied]

How much did you charge for this work. Just your time.

[@Johnnymidnight]

Labor and paint time would be around 3000

[@ZenkaiGetBodied]

@@Johnnymidnight ohh my soul hurt so much hearing that. im gonna do this myself and rewatch this like 20 times Thank you

[@Johnnymidnight]

Yes, there’s a lot of labor in these, typically 4500-5000 range total (Canadian), but with the right tools can definitely be diy👍🏼

[@SWATT101]

Did the wraps...when they fall off it will be time lol

[@jamesspader8126]

How much to do that

[@jamesspader8126]

I need my ram done

[@Johnnymidnight]

Typically ends up being around $4500 (Canadian)

[@clterry07]

​@@jamesspader8126lol join the dodge rust club lololol. I have the replacement panels. It's hard to find a good body man ...

[@billhowe6180]

The aftermarket rocker should incorporate the rocker and cab corner like the newer gms do

[@Johnnymidnight]

Yeah, good point, not like a guy would ever replace one without the other

[@jasnapon]

Sadly I hope I'm wrong but I think the car industry is going to implode

[@Johnnymidnight]

I have to agree, I think they need to go back to trucks being a piece of equipment, not a luxury vehicle, and cars just being efficient transportation