Jeep WJ: Iron Rock Off Road Premium Rock Slider

[@charlesgast3988]

"It's a jeep thing, you wouldn't understand!" That gap alignment is a mopar thing. We all understand. Love the channel!

[@geraldolmstead1335]

I'm a believer in sliders because they saved my sons life. when he was making a left turn with a line traffic behind him a speeding truck come up and decided to pass everyone tee boning my sons truck the sliders prevented the speeding truck from penetrating the cab but took the front end off the truck but saved my son from severe injury,

[@SuperSrjones]

For the bolts, you can use a cutoff wheel and make a slot in the shank and use a flat tip to hold it while you get started.

[@schwartzenheimer1]

They look great. For blind spaces like the unibody, rivet nuts are a great solution. They come in many different configurations, and have worked well for me on many off-road vehicles. Looking forward to this build. I know it's going to be fun...thanks for the videos!

[@MWestern-m4g]

That is the cleanest bottom of a jeep I've ever seen!!! Are you sure your not DREAMING???????

[@ronkennedy213]

NO Rust underneath, Pure Heaven. That won't last, enjoy it while you got it.

[@Honeypot-x9s]

im a simple man.. i see Eric O posts a video and i click play and watch..

[@twiz8789]

Jeep build and Eric O. Great combo. I would not even think twice about using those self-tappers, nuts n bolts fer sure

[@SteveH-g4w]

I've been watching your videos for some time now. I have really enjoyed them and learned a lot. But I am very excited for you and your new WJ. It's an amazing condition and I can't wait to see the finished product. I have four wjs myself

[@adamtrombino106]

People in my neck of the concrete woods would say 'What stupid looking running boards? You can't step on them at all!' LOL Good vid. I have that same flexi magnet bought about 20 yrs ago off the Mac truck. Invaluable.

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

*@**25:28* I'd bet Nut-serts (Riv-nuts) would be excellent here. By installing these bars- you're essentially adding a "frame" that substantially strengthens and gives integrity to the Unibody. Nice job!

[@tommyinla]

Man, that thing is in really good shape!

[@marcshaner3658]

That was one clean install. I doubt too many DIY’ers installed them that nicely

[@tomsawyer4776]

Love this series of Jeep project. I went through two trucks (army surplus Dodge, then short bed Ford "77 351 Cleveland) before I decided that off road mudding as a hobby was too expensive for my taste. I then bought Chevy 4x4's that were able to use 31 or 33 inch tires with no lift...( I have always had a Chevy for on road) , for occasional mud on the way to the deer stand. I still have my '04 Z71 with 200K....in fine shape for on road or light off road. My wife uses a Jeep Grand Cherokee as a daily people hauler...and she loves it.

[@mrred123]

Give those hills, rocks and trees the beans😉👍

[@davidb.fishburn9338]

Those are nice. I think that the pinchweld issue is a Chrysler/Jeep manufacturing issue rather than any kind of damage in the past. It all looks so clean and all original. Usually, when there's been some bodywork done, there's some kind of evidence somewhere in the area of repair.

[@anothernoob6539]

I cant believe how clean that thing is underneath

[@markraymond2221]

Eric, you're doing this with every mechanic's tool available and a lift!.....can you imagine a harry homeowner getting these things to fit after ordering them online and doing this in his driveway?! ha!!

[@sierravortec2629]

Can’t get over how clean that thing is. I wanna see some off roading videos of this beast

[@L8terdays]

They look clean. Not overwhelming in the way bar. Very nice! Have fun man.

[@aleblanc3547]

I guess bolts and nuts are better than industrial glue, eh? Thanks Eric...it's always fun no matter what you're working on.

[@robertmiller341]

It's always nice to see you use dealer parts.

[@Phantomas2011]

Don't know how many words can be written in the comment area, but probably not enough... Eric u r the man, u rock dude! I really enjoy watching all of your videos, Scannerdanner and Ivan as well! I WISH I could have you do all of my Ford van repairs (I've had my share, and still doing them) but I'm too far from you, I'm in Los Angeles...

[@richardspees841]

On blind bolts, I typically use a split lock washer on the blind side. That usually works pretty well when you have to break them loose later, but then again, I don't live in the salt/rust belt. I know there was reason I never moved to the northeast. :) And by the way, no car manufacturer has ever built a straight car, and some manufacturers are worse than others, and like you mentioned, 4-year old jigs and tooling can mean a lot of slop.

[@JPilot2]

G'day, Mr. O! Fabulous job! I noticed, "They only stick out maybe 1" from the body, so they're really nice, tucked away, and provide a lot of protection underneath." The powder-coated finish is excellent, too. The Rock Sliders look like they are seriously, designed to take some ABUSE!! Big thumps up, I'll look forward to seeing more, the Jeep "W.J." mods! Thank you! Well done! Cheers! 😊✌🏼🚙❤️

[@TheCowgirlNiamh]

They look great! Kudos to anyone doing that on their driveway!

[@ALZ2526]

Hvac tech 26 years good call on the self drill screws they never hold.

[@daveogarf]

ALZ2526 - I Agree! When I was an electrician's apprentice, I remember installing self-drilling screws, only to have them "sit and spin" at the bottom of their travel.

[@cbsctomh]

That '01 is so clean...I bought a '99 XJ back in '03 when my kids were 12, 10 and 3. I crawled under the Jeep with a hose and a rag and washed the underside and then sprayed it with clear bushing lube. We drove it up to Eagle River , WI from Brookfield, WI pulling a trailer with camping gear. My bride never complained but it was snug with those kids. Going up is not the problem, enthusiasm dulls the lack of room. Coming back is a different story. The kids are grown but they still remember going back to the high lines and through the woods and water holes exploring the trails! I had Goodyear Wranglers on that truck and it could climb a tree in 4WD! I bought my first new car in '07 and gave my son the Jeep to commute to school. His friends though he was so cool. Within three months he was rear-ended at a stoplight by a cute cheerleader (putting on makeup) and the Jeep was totaled. Oh well...it was fun while it lasted!

[@SouthMainAuto]

Did he get her name ;) haha jk'in!

[@j.c.smithprojects]

Transformation begins. that is such a nice clean jeep. the best way to start a project......RUST FREE!

[@SteveH-g4w]

I used some 4X 6 Galvinized tubing for my rock sliders. I welded them tight and installed an air Chuck and drain and I use them as an air tank for airing back up and using air tools

[@AP9311]

Had to see it twice lol. It's great thing to have patreon to see it early before anyone sees it. Love this video. Very precise and good bolt up. Great job, Eric O!!!

[@KevinJohnson-fx6wq]

Yeah, if only everything went perfectly, but would be the fun in that, lol. Gotta be able to adapt in this world and you do just fine. They look really good. Thanks for sharing all your little tips on coping with the inconsistencies.

[@Dapsters]

This makes me miss my WJ, 99 with the 4.0 i6. We named him Jerry, had to put him down a few months ago -- bad transfercase, electrical system and much more. Had a drinking problem too, opted for something much more efficient. I'll be getting another one eventually

[@sneakysnake109]

If 2's good, 4 has to be better, lol. I'm the same way. Why not, you're already there! Thanks for the install video! They look good too.

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Nice - now the Jeep is just about ready for a relentless pounding in the woods! Lift kit is next, I'd bet. 😉 👍👍

[@davetopp105]

Might have been a good idea to pre-load the body by having the weight on the suspension before installing any frame connecting equipment. Bodies can flex and settle. When I built frame connectors for my Charger, I built raising boxes out of 2x4s to keep the body pre-load before welding it in place. Helps prevent any problems with doors closing and the like. I'd also tack weld your assembly if you don't plan on removing it. It'll make it much more stronger and rigid.

[@Carlos-ip2ir]

I mean it's on the lift so it's already loaded your thinking to much he's not cutting the frame

[@ripprind]

mate, the way you put the video together, and the amount of practical details you put in (holding the end of the bolt, or friction being enough to do it) is SO good for the people who don't have the day-to day practical experience. Many skim over this stuff because I guess it seems too trivial. This video really made me think I can do it! (Y) thank you!

[@hawaiianf1504]

Bruddah that is one stout guard. Just hearing it bang a bit when you set it up on the lift. Bruddah, it sounds as tuff as all get out.

[@joelspivak6622]

Dude your Jee looks so great! Those Rock Sliders really enhance the look! And the undercarriage is rust free! My WJ is not quite as clean underneath, I'm going to be taking it to a place near my home that rust proofs the Chassis! It cost around $300.00 well worth it!

[@bumpadoesthings]

Eric "The Bling" O. Looking good so far. Will watch the rest of the videos.

[@quadpit]

That's a really clean WJ. I had a 2003 GC Overland edition and really loved the smooth-shifting transmission, HO V8 and the combination of off-road capability while still having good road manners. The bad was unibody and door rot that was too far gone for me to invest in repairing so I sold it and bought a used FJ Cruiser that was in better condition. The never-ending issue I had was electrical-related gremlins mainly due to corrosion and bad grounding. Fixed a lot of that but if your dash or other weird things go wonky be prepared to track the grounds all down and fire up the wire brush. ;-)

[@aaronphx420]

It looks really nice Eric. Job well done, wife and kids should love it.

[@SuperDave21]

Sliders look nice on your Jeep Eric.... awesome project!!

[@Michael-ll3rk]

we have a 5.9L Limited still in the family. thing is a beast. Great vid Eric. Thanks!!!

[@davidrobins4025]

This series will be really enjoyable to watch. I trust the progress goes well.

[@limuemu4364]

I thought you said self made auto channel the first time I heard it. My daughter is into the Hemi Jeep thing. She had the Dodge SUV with Hemi until someone crashed it out and ins said it was to old to fix. Great channel thanks for the vids.

[@ironeagle2526]

That thing is going to be a beast when u are done with it life is a lot easier when u have all the right tools

[@pookatim]

Suggestion: When you have drilled holes in metal to accept fasteners, instead of paint or fluid film, try bedding compound. Bedding compound is a thick paste that comes in tubes and is used in a marine environment. It prevents electrolysis between dissimilar metals and completely seals water out. It is like a kind of caulk on steroids. Available at any marine supplier. I think it would do a much better job of preventing those freshly drilled holes from rusting out. Comes in tubes and is available in white or black color.

[@SouthMainAuto]

I am googling now for future use! Thanks for sharing this tip!

[@pookatim]

I always went with 3M. Works great even in saltwater environment. www.westmarine.com/search?Ntt=bedding+compound

[@R.E.HILL_]

For this install, a much better option would be using butyl tape. little to no mess and that stuff never drys.

[@pookatim]

I tried that on an application on one of my SUVs but didn't have good results. The road salt sticks to it and forms rust around the tape. It is too tacky.

[@MH-ev3wr]

So, this one? www.westmarine.com/buy/3m--5200-fast-cure-polyurethane-adhesive-sealant-tube-white--292592?recordNum=5 Are all the ones on that link considered "bedding compound"?

[@mikesaljasper4867]

Excellent choice 👍🏻 😃 have fun in building her

[@throttlebottle5906]

i bet folks with earphones/earbuds just loved this video :))

[@AM-021]

Ah Yeah, let the fun begin. Hard work pays Eric O. Your a living example! P.S. I think you'll love how much of a difference just the wheels spacers will have on the overall look.

[@TAWSlautter]

Very good video. I like that you show what it takes to get er done when there issues. It seams there are always some issue when installing modified equipment.I have watch all of your videos on modifying the WJ, and am receiving my Rough Country 4" lift today. Your video inspired me to go a little outside my comfort zone and install myself. Wish me luck.

[@B.E.Long.63]

Damn that thing is clean under there, even the exhaust looks new... Don't find that stuff in Minnesota..lol...

[@daviddelle774]

I bought a 99 WJ in about the same condition as yours to do almost exactly the same mods you have planned. But sadly, I decided to donate it to my daughter as a trade-in on her Tundra TRD Rock Warrior. Watching with great anticipation for the rest of your build videos!

[@davidschwandt9741]

The rails are nice and shinny no battle scars yet

[@bigdaddypat3697]

Looking Good Mr Eric, can't wait for the finished produte

[@MrFredboy]

Hey Eric, check out MVF (Mountain Vista Fabrication) for stuff like skids, rock sliders, quarter panel armo and bumpers. They have quite a bit of selection for steel bumpers too. You have front winch bumpers, stinger bumpers, winch and stinger bumpers, bumpers with 3/8" water jet slotted plate that is formed with tight rigid bends at an angle to go down around the lower rad support and ties into the unibody on both sides with a section bent at a 90* angle with holes pre-drilled to go between the steering box and track bar mount and unibody, not only preventing either from pulling through the rail or swedging out the holes, but giving more rigidity right by the coil perches so the unibody is less likely to distort when articulating as well. Pretty sweet stuff, ran one on my ZJ and dropped it full force onto a sharp boulder, barely even a scratch in the powder coat that they also do for the same price in any color before they ship it out. They also do rears with swing out, flip down or hitch receiver style pinned spare tire carrier, rear winch, and hitch built in that has a C channel mounts that go all the way up to the coil perches, replace the OE shock and track bar mount and they put 6 sets of holes through the C's on each side mount 1;2" diameter with grade 8 bolts so you just have to drill the holes in the unibody and then it literally bolts AND sandwiches the C channel to the frame and you can also weld it for that much more confidence, even though you'll never pull 12 1/2" bolts through the unibody, which I also ran. Absolutely loved it. Quality USA steel and fabrication, needle bearing sealed fair leads with grease zirks, same with spare carrier hinge. They also do stuff like diff pumpkin armor and trusses, which are as good of if not better quality than Artec, but half the price. Another good fab shop/site I'd recommend is KOR (kevin's off road), he offers a lot more for WJ aftermarket. And last, just my opinion, but I would run Rubicon Express coils. Lifetime warranty, and Iron Rock coils just have way too hard spring rate and full compress to full droop IRO are shorter. I hated chasing my coil down hills lol. So RE uses progressive rate coils, and they decompress a lot further and you don't need limiting straps for just a 4-4.5" lift like you will with good long shocks ( ran Bilstein 5100 v1, perfect combo with the RE coils both at stock weight and with 600lbs worth of armor and bumpers and 35" spare..etc.

[@mechanicmike1236]

Jeeps going to be a cool multi use vehicle, great video as always!!

[@505xjk6]

Love the videos.We to have Wj with a IRO 4' LIFT.We are thinking about the front long arm up grade..We wheel the heck out this daily driver in the 4 corners .keep the videos coming..

[@j45acp69]

Love the video! Makes me want to go get a WJ!

[@ace1usmc]

Nutserts would have been the perfect solution for the mounting holes. I'm binge-watching this project's videos!

[@glmoore001]

That is a pretty nice, non rusty vehicle. You should consider having some sort of rustproofing such as "Corrosion Free" applied. They will guarantee no rust issues if you have it reapplied every 18 months.

[@scflooring8658]

Awesome video and great job as always!! Keep them coming!! You really need to stop making everything look so easy…!!

[@rrmech11]

Can't wait to see the finished product.

[@MWestern-m4g]

They look pretty pretty good!! Rock on Rock music! ha Mall to crawl--that's funny. I built my own for my H1 cause I'm CHEAP. Plus now I have something to stand on!

[@SouthMainAuto]

www.ironrockoffroad.com/ - BE SURE TO TELL THEM YOU SAW IT ON S.M.A.! Bendable Magnetic Pickup: amzn.to/2mrgT8v

[@scottgibson7534]

Hey Mr O every one to themselves, but Jeep build quality is the main reason that UK sales are ranked, best year for Jeep UK 2016, 2,300 units sold , plus's on the driver's side pinch wellds, personally once tolerances were known I would have slipped a peice of flat stock drilled out as shims , transferring heavy shocks to a washers out setscrew between mating faces is not going to go well. as mentioned each to there own, and great channel you have as well as Family, all the best.

[@chrisparenti2461]

Looking good Eric. Your camera is having an issue focusing, but all in all looking good. Can’t wait to see the finished project! 😁👍🏻

[@paulb5284]

Cool video, I agree I would not use the self tapping screws

[@CubasAutomotive]

Nice to see those braces so solidly built. The fact they're so heavy hopefully means quality.

[@jeremyanthony9300]

Cuba Rodriguez Did you hear the list of work he's already done on it?

[@CubasAutomotive]

Jeremy Anthony oh yeah, I'm a Patron so I heard the list. But he's only going to show the "fun" stuff!

[@jeremyanthony9300]

Cuba Rodriguez what do you mean patron? Like his patron channel

[@CubasAutomotive]

Jeremy Anthony well it's not a channel, it's like a private group, when you contribute a monthly amount. As little as a dollar a month or as much as you like.

[@jeremyanthony9300]

Cuba Rodriguez oh that's right. I forgot. Wth is wrong with me? Also what's your latest project?

[@consaka1]

Project Farm did a comparison article that fluid film scored very high in. Not so much as a penetrant but as a surface protector against rust.

[@throttlebottle5906]

i think the idea behind the word penetrant means it migrates into already rusted areas and helps seal it to slow/stop further rusting, not so much meant for breaking free rusted fasteners which have large forces applied and sealed tighter than a drum :) speaking of which, I see they started carrying it at some of the local home improvement stores, seen it at a "big orange" store not sure about the big blue place or others, but surely they'll have it

[@anthonyjcarolan3161]

That is so cool 😎 with jeep grand Cherokee iron Rock off Road is so good 👍 and good look with the new jeep

[@1992jordane]

The first vid got me hooked so I'm onto the playlist, also want a WJ now haha!

[@Techman4567]

Nice Job! I liked your bolt install method using the flex magnet.

[@frankslattery9962]

Judging how clean and rust free that jeep is I would get it to Krown rustproofing as soon as possible.

[@throttlebottle5906]

dip it in liquid cosmoline and put in on a rotating display :))

[@robinbanks5734]

@Captain Caveman AMEN

[@kevinstorm6009]

Corrosion Free is another company that has a great rustproofing system. They're the highest rated company of its type in Canada. They only require re-treatment every 18 months, instead of annually. It does cost a little more than some.

[@wyattoneable]

I think this is the first video from your channel that I actually skipped to the end. You got to love Patreon. Can't wait to see it in person.

[@buckzilla1466]

It's a good idea that they made them attached to the frame and pinch weld

[@dougkubash8673]

Where the braces bolted to the frame nut-serts or riv-nuts would have worked good. Not quite as good as a bolt and nut but a hell of a lot better than the tek screws. Good job! they look good

[@ccthepope]

"thanks for waachin", Eric, you are very welcome.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Them rock sliders look nice great video Eric O

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

*@**27:00* For those who don't know- that Delta icon is a designated lift point.

[@MR-je1jb]

You could also use nutserts for the holes that go into the frame. They are commonly used when installing running boards and side steps. They work great and are easy peasy. It always makes me wonder if the test vehicle they use to mock up their patterns for this sort of stuff is off a little bit. You always have to tweak this stuff to make it fit right.

[@SierraOne]

Brings back memories, music and job review at the end! Like it! Looks like a good candidate for a Crown vid, yea?

[@ATLOffroad]

They turned out looking good.

[@harles5000]

Hearing Protection my friend! I recommend it with Air Tools!

[@kensherwood4866]

Another great piece of work, as always given your attention to detail and care looks great.

[@grumpysgarage4790]

Guessing you are going to crown this project.

[@Don-lo9di]

Man that underside is clean you need to fluid film the underside to make it last longer.

[@mrkttrdr2919]

Wow, sma goes primetime, glad u didn’t go head to head against the all star game, I would have had a decision to make, not! A rock slider video is more watchable than Joe buck any day, thanks for posting🔧

[@larryehrlich8702]

I always pre drill with a small drill bit then drill to final size. I've always done it this way...not sure why...but I have more control this way.

[@bkon4675]

Black Butyl Rubber Sealant for sealing and covering up those bolts. Very sticky last forever. Should be able to purchase at your local hardware. Comes in a 10 oz caulk tube, never dries up. It will film harden on the outside once applied.

[@klwthe3rd]

I guess you can't wax the rocker panel anymore after you install these guards? Love the ingenuity that Eric O used on the drivers side to overcome the alignment issue. Great start to a great series.

[@phillully4472]

Nice toy Eric O. Guess you'll have a few rock climbing video's when it's all done and up for the task.

[@actualfreedom8]

Best of the best channels ever!

[@bugsnstuff5643]

I've used rivet nuts on uni body. Works great.

[@feltro19]

I like the jeep vids good show eric o had two 2 jeeps raised in the past so keep going brother

[@ThePeopleVerse]

Instead of the self tappers I used nutsertson my boys jeep. Little extra time but worked nicely.

[@hotsuace24]

I just bought me a 95 inline 4 wrangler. Its a dream car. Has been stored in a garage for 10 years with 75k miles. Jeeps are amazing.

[@throttlebottle5906]

try some fast cornering :))

[@hotsuace24]

throttle bottle 😆 ill think about it.

[@throttlebottle5906]

lol, jeeps love to play dead turtle on their roofs. my friends son rolled one about a year ago on a highway interchange , it went right over onto the roof and stayed that way. jeep liberty, but still they're well known for it and long before the ford explorer tire saga :))

[@hotsuace24]

throttle bottle ill def keep that in mind. 😳

[@yz8302]

nice project. I would have used a longer stainless bolt for the rocker to to frame fish it thtough the frame from inside and secure it with spring washer and nut. Since its long so I will use double nuts on the tip of the bolt. It is used to hold the bolt when tightening and removing the bolt.

[@mariusleo3856]

That sure is a nice Jeep Eric. Looking forward to some trail riding vids;)