$20 Home Depot Rocker Panel Repair Ford Ranger Foam Alternative

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[@Thumper-qe7nu]

Why do the repair halfassed. Do it right the first time!! This is the stupidity of young people

[@redneckcomputergeek]

Glad to know I look young at 40 in this video :) PS: turn the hearing aid up and rewatch the video. I clearly said I was fixing it just to get a year out of it. I actually got 2 years :)

[@bradnichols8667]

Screw you SOY BOY. He does awesome work princess. You must be a Democrat. Your world is changing real quick. OCT 2024.💪🩸👊

[@bradnichols8667]

Good job brother.🇺🇲💯✌️​@@redneckcomputergeek

[@tinkertable1977]

@@bradnichols8667Prepare to be wrong again. 😂

[@bradnichols8667]

@tinkertable1977 I'm never wrong SOY BOY. You're probably a DEMORAT.🇺🇲👊🩸💪

[@DVolvoguy777-x7o]

Nothing more permanent than a temporary repair that works…..

[@johnnymack8442]

Well it will get you through a inspection. I am so glad we only have them every 2 years now!

[@uuulaalaa]

Am glad i don't have inspection any more crazy what moving to a small town can do

[@ofp8574]

Bro picked the most expensive way to do the least structural repair. For anyone doing this, don't do this in the way shown here. If you know somebody with a welder, borrow it. I got my welder for $40, it doesn't have to be fancy. Get yourself a 55 gallon burn barrel for $10 or $15, cut a strip out of it. A two foot diameter barrel has a six foot circumference, enough to do three entire rocker panels. Cut it between the ribs, you want the kind with two ribs and is pretty much smooth elsewhere. It will be a bit difficult to work it, I would suggest hammering the crown into it with it sitting in the dirt, then hammer it out around a telephone pole, piece of wood, whatever you have. Factory rockers are spotwelded in place, just clean the paint off the parts you are welding and burn through the steel with the welder so that it burns through it on top of the metal you're trying to weld it to, which effectively spot welds it. Get some brush on paint and primer, little $8 cans. Saves masking off. Cheaper than this, even if you buy a second hand welder. More work, but a thicker, longer lasting repair. The method shown in the video is quick and relatively easy.

[@theupscriber65]

I’ve cut one of those barrels up to make a pizza oven and it was the sharpest, sketchiest, dangerous metal I’ve ever worked with.

[@PonkyKong]

You can buy the part. For like 28 to 40 dollars.. order a rocker panel. Weld it in. They're cheap. Pre made.

[@buzzedalldrink9131]

wheres your video??? arm chair mechanic

[@PonkyKong]

@@buzzedalldrink9131 bro. You watched a guy weld in a substitute for a 40 dollar part. Rockers are cheap. Just buy rockers.

[@buzzedalldrink9131]

@@PonkyKong I agree but I find it annoying when people have a lot to say when someone makes a video for other people to possibly learn from. That’s who my comment was directed towards if it were me, I would just buy the correct panels, however showing an alternate way to do it and this long message about he should’ve done this and he should’ve done that my answer is where is your video? why din’t you show us how to do it ?

[@walterbrezden4329]

Have a 04 Rumblebee. My rocker’s are getting this treatment to nurse her along. Runs great but the rust is taking its toll. Thanks for the technique.

[@andrewwadas2180]

I think I used the Harbor Freight rust prevention enamel and truck bed rubberized coating for underneath. Def thicker than the Rustoleum version. And I have used the Herculiner truck bed coating for everything. That is the best, strongest, and best looking coating. Imo. And it’s matte finish. Hard to scrape and nick but easy touch up if marred. Blends right in. Basically have done this same thing on a couple vehicles now. A lot of the damage is from the salt but also not having mud flaps/splash guards on these older vehicles that needed the work. Tires throw the crap up into the chassis rails and any drain holes or weight saving relief holes. So I do the same as U basically and add good mud flaps/splash guards. So I obviously love this video. Good job!

[@aa-lr9zn]

You should coat inside of the rocker with fluid film or similar so it doesn't rust from inside out.

[@jerkofalltrades5430]

Well done, just got a sticker on the Forester today

[@roadsafeties-wg6hi]

like your desriptions, I am gonna do mine just like that. and Thanks for not playing loud background music👍👍👍

[@redneckcomputergeek]

I to dislike the back ground music videos.

[@psdaengr911]

It looks ok for a short term (3-4 year) repair. I'm in the rust (salt) belt so to make the patch to last longer I'd spray the back of the galvanized patch with instant cold galvanize before screwing and crimping it into place because folds weaken the zinc coating making creases the starting place for corrosion. If you had access to a metals warehouse or HVAC contractor you might have gotten a piece of flat galvanized steel for less, but then you'd need to be able to shape the curve.

[@richcombs4805]

Out of Ontario you could have a product delivered that basically creeps super well and stopped the rust on my door bottoms...I did have to spray every fall and spring, but I use it up in rockers and behind panels etc..Corrosion Free 3000

[@davedeatherage4902]

You're a great thinker, Ignore the troll's. Trolls are like dandruff, Everybody got it. Thank you, and God bless you're gal, and baby on the way👍 keep up the creativity young sir!

[@Spiritof_76]

Everybody doesn't have dandruff.

[@lukequigley121]

Sweet, Have used rectangle duct for thicker metal..Thin for dog legs , wheel openings ,fender lower.. ALSO 3m makes a structural adhesive for fenders to gkue in.. Stuff is very strong.. 40.00 for 2 part aplicator gun and cartradge.. A few screws to hold in place while glue sets .. Remove screws and glass the front and end .. I like U-pol raptor 2k trk bed coating for undercoat..Hard as a rock , won't chip, mix up only what you will use and shoot..

[@MattC-i5p]

Iv got a work beater that needs some hack bodywork. I might have to give this a try.

[@thedriver02]

I used some sheet metal screws, a can of rovker gaurd and a piece of eavestrough to close in my rockers. it's mint if ya squint!

[@murrayjonasson]

That's a great idea, but you could also go to any sheet metal shop to buy it cheaper and thicker, cheaper doesn't really matter but a heavier gauge of sheet metal would probably be better

[@gusswenson7811]

That is a great idea.. Thanks for sharing this project and information with us. 👍 Cheers

[@freedomdesign4688]

I've replaced rocker panels in much the same way. I usually used a roll of roof flashing for the metal and many pop rivets to attach it. If the rocker panel wasn't completely rusted away, if it had holes through it but also still had enough of it left to act as a form and give it shape, then I would just install a piece of fiberglass mat right over the holes, and not patch it with metal at all.

[@thomastieffenbacherdocsava1549]

Time , money and lack of experience brought me to this video. Interesting comments on why you shouldn't do this. LOL! Had similar idea with ductwork as I have some. Thanks!

[@edrushford7773]

I did that before and it works for awhile

[@c50ge]

Air conditioning supply houses sell 2 thicknesses of sheet metal the slightly heavier gauge steel. If you are welding, remove the galvanized coating with sand paper. (Don’t breathe fumes when welding galvanized metal)

[@donaldbaker6961]

Man nice work 😊very good quick fix I remember a while back when you got your lift I remember you had it covered but that didn’t work out I see it’s out does leaving it out cause any problems or does it seem fine I would like to get one but I would have to leave it outside as well I’m down in Massachusetts so we sometimes have the same weather minus the snow this year hope you still have the van truck I loved that build great job 👍👍👍

[@redneckcomputergeek]

The lift is starting to show some sun damage. The pump staying fully covered is the big thing. All the grease point have ben switched to boat trailer axle grease. One of the cables has a bit of rust but they are only $100 each or so to replace.

[@donaldbaker6961]

@@redneckcomputergeek thank you I may have to put one outside as well

[@roadsafeties-wg6hi]

What techniques did you use to bend the edges? Can you make a video of that? Does the heating duct steel rust quickly if not sprayed with anti-rust paint? I like the shine. thanks for your response

[@redneckcomputergeek]

2 vice grips and 2 pieces 4ft angle iron press it over with a 2x4 and a rubber mallet. In Maine salt 2 or 3 years when painted I never run one unpainted.

[@psdaengr911]

Preformed duct sections are usually galvanized, but the zinc layer is quite thin.

[@paulmurphy5964]

I have some duct pipe and never thought of using it for a patch panel. Thank Good job

[@callmecuz]

Although I would like to actually see how you bent the metal to form the rocker

[@michaelwork5399]

It’s a round pipe was already pretty much the right shape

[@noone-zq7my]

He used two 4' pieces of angle iron clamped over a 2x4 using vise grips, i thick.

[@TiMneR-tx1ys]

under new Ontario canada cert laws. if its not a proper steel thickness and welded in every 2 inches. it fails certification

[@johndoe-mm3jk]

Made the rockers on my Cherokee out of the reflectors from them ceiling heats big warehouses have thick aluminum and the bend was already perfect last for years and years

[@flowergarden1426]

Can you explain a little more what reflectors you are talking about?

[@paulwhite4855]

Great video and it provides great ideas for quick fixes for rust problems!😊😊

[@adammosher1115]

I should have done this instead of using the really wide duct tape and cans of foam it worked for the most part but was Ripley instead of smooth

[@joelexz4982]

That is a great job, And good ideal.

[@Marco-li2mt]

Rivets instead of screws ?

[@stevenmorris2293]

I’m impressed and jealous he has a lift .

[@pacheco464]

Teach a us how make bends on metal ? On home

[@thekiller1090000]

awesome job

[@callmecuz]

No BS ! Getting it done cheap but still right ! Great Job !

[@roadsafeties-wg6hi]

Would you mind making a video the whole process, and I believe your followers like me would be appreciative

[@aboveaveragejoe6291]

Great video and great work!

[@liljoeii6091]

That look awesome thank you for the video

[@lostvisitor]

get roof flashing in 10 foot lengths.

[@brainimplants]

I've got a fever, and the only prescription is... wait, never mind it's zinc fever there is no prescription. :)

[@C0Y0TE5]

he did not weld

[@COFFEE-e3p]

thank-you brother , another fine example of yankee inenuity !!

[@billhacks]

That pipe is too expensive. a smashed car/tractor hood and plasma cutter are cheaper in my opinion. Still a great short-term repair though.

[@joebruggman]

Good lucking making a nice radius out of that…

[@timelordnoah5179]

Short term? That’s forever

[@joemendyk9994]

A plasma cutter isn't expensive?......

[@billhacks]

@@joemendyk9994 The dude has several of them. companies send them on a regular basis.

[@roadsafeties-wg6hi]

How did you bend the angles of the sheets?

[@diegosilang4823]

Problem with the home depot, sometimes they dont have the right thickness available they often too thin. I can get a 20 guage for 40 buck from an auto parts store.

[@balkanlife1ak47]

Where do you buy this ??

[@jamesv924]

Nice work my friend

[@michaelwaid5737]

That wouldn't pass in Pennsylvania. The material has to be as thick as the existing material. Good temp fix but for your Pennsylvania viewers it won't work.

[@Guillotines_For_Globalists]

Will they know?

[@dontworrywhatmynameis4111]

@michaelwaid5737 I also live in Pa. This will pass inspection. I have duct tape for a cab corner and rocker. It’s passed the last two years lol.

[@user-db4fp2tn2w]

Also in PA, this will absolutely work to pass an inspection at most independent auto shops that can do an inspection. Just go to a local shop for inspection, maybe one that looks a little run down or you’ve used previously. Old heads are better than young heads in that regard. Just don’t take it to a dealer and maybe avoid chain auto shops (Flynn’s etc.).

[@RustyZipper]

Ben Franklin does my inspections

[@Sweet68Camaro]

What’s the deal?? You have to fix rust holes to pass some sort of body inspection? What state is this?

[@Guillotines_For_Globalists]

Liberal states often have safety inspections AND emissions testing too.

[@Sweet68Camaro]

@@Guillotines_For_Globalists Yea, when I was living in California, it was an exaggerated emissions test. Here in Texas it’s only a safety inspection. I never heard of a body rust inspection.

[@highdesert50]

@@Guillotines_For_Globalists Inspections in rust belt states save people's lives. Vehicle design has moved to engineered shell construction with predictable deformation characteristics in a crash than older non-structural body bolted to a ladder frame. Hence the need to maintain structural integrity. Emissions testing is a PITA, but air pollution and climate change disproportionately impact children’s health for a number of reasons: their lungs are still developing; because they are smaller, they take in more air per surface area of their body, compared to adults; they also tend to do more running around outside. Facts, not politics.

[@RustyZipper]

PA and VT, also most of Canada

[@caseybinion806]

Looks good to me 😊 awesome idea😮

[@boomstickkid]

just buy real 2 part truck bed coating and a undercoating gun, a much better quality product and cheaper then getting bent over on spray cans.

[@jeckhet8805]

У вас в Америке проблемы с металлом?

[@stanallport6746]

should have backfilled the metal with foam for rigidity..

[@BlairMacRae-xp7oj]

Not allowed screws for inspection where I am from must b welded

[@michaelwork5399]

In Vermont duct tape will pass just need to take it to the right place

[@RustyZipper]

Ben Franklin gets it stickered

[@Michael-lq3me]

I would do that

[@pstreetgarage7304]

Good idea

[@dannyfisher6681]

Pure white boy genius... Proud to be one myself!

[@TEMUJINARTS]

What an odd thing to say..

[@RustyZipper]

The other day I was laying on gravel with Anti freeze running down to my armpit because I was changing the radiator in my $1000 1987 G30 Van. I was Wondering when my privilege card was coming, because I must have given them an old address 🤷‍♂️

[@leorobinson5737]

Looks good to me

[@michaelannen4168]

Nice

[@b1gzdu32]

Système D 👌🏼😎

[@stevemorris3710]

If Women don't find you handsome......

[@peterjackson2658]

Would not pass where i live ,but ok if your selling it,lol.

[@joemendyk9994]

Note to self: Don't buy from this guy....don't hire this guy....don't let your daughter date this guy.....

[@stephenJones-fj8dr]

wow

[@starrider4878]

Foam absorbs water and is not a good idea 😂

[@RustyZipper]

Ohh Yeah in 3 years this will start to fail ….