I'm looking to getting some rock rails. I'm trying to decide between a few different ones... my top choices being Purejeep (PJ) Rock Rails and Shockworks rails for my 2 door X.

So which type of mount is stronger?

• Frame Mounted
• Body Mounted
• Pinch Seam Mounted

Here is a Pic of the PJ's that I like I think they are body mounted and Hides Pinch Seam.


Here is the pic of the Shockworks Rail that I like (Frame mounted and doesn't hide pinch seam )

 

Like this one....





There definitely are a lot of benefits to going this route. Certainly, in addition to strength, they provide a hell of a lot more clearance than the other types. But, you will need to be willing to drill into your body.

 

I'm not ready to drill into my tub yet... only made 4 payments so far???

But how do those body tub mounted ones far as far as rust on the tub?

 

You just need to make sure to apply silicon all along the edges of the rails, let it dry (if you care if it sticks to the paint), install them and they will work great as a gasket to prevent mud and dirt from getting in between the body and rails (ultimately what causes damage to the paint can cause rust).

 

I'd much prefer frame mounts for strength...but I like PJ's step treatment, to provide a flat area for footing between the out rigger bar and the body.

 

Actually, I think you'd be surprised at how strong a good set of body mounted rocker guards are. I've been running a set on my TJ for years and all they have to show for damage are a few scratches in the powder coating. I should also point out again that a good set of body mounted rocker guards will give you significantly more clearance than frame mounted ones and more often than not, you won't even touch them where a frame mounted set might actually get you hung up.

 

Are the PJ rocker guards going to be available for the Unlimited?

 

Yup.......

 

I have a set of frame mounted (Shrock) rock rails...they are higher than the bottom of the frame...so the frame's bottom is the low point...

So, how can a body mounted rock rail give more ground clearance...isn't the frame still the limiting factor?

I have a 2" BL though...and Shrock's rails curve up to the rocker panels, if it matters.

 

If nothing's below the frame though...the sliders won't impact ground clearance...maybe you had frame mounted sliders that mounted to the frame's bottom?