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    Rocker Panel Replacement - No Welding, No Bondo

    I assume you are looking for the full rocker and not the slip on? Mine were Keystone "OE Style" and they matched up perfect. I had better luck using "02-05" in my search. I think your body style might be 06-10. So maybe try "2006-2010" or "2006-10" or "06-10". I used rock auto to find the part...
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    Rocker Panel Replacement - No Welding, No Bondo

    I wasn't trying to get all technical. I was actually trying to agree with you and just pass on some info I got from my local collision repair shop about some of the newer body-on-frame designs. While this repair on this vehicle passes the state safety inspection, it might not be ok on a newer...
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    Rocker Panel Replacement - No Welding, No Bondo

    I'm obviously working on a 2003 here. But I was also told that some of the NEWER body-on-frame vehicles DO use the rockers as part of the structural integrity of the cabin... combined with crumple zones, side airbags, breakaway points, etc. So, just know what you're working on and when in doubt...
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    Rocker Panel Replacement - No Welding, No Bondo

    We need an annual state inspection here in Pennsylvania, so I contacted two local state inspection shops before I started this project. I didn’t think it would pass with the panels rusted through, and I was curious about the slip-ons, safety, etc. I also talked to two very reputable collision...
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    Rocker Panel Replacement - No Welding, No Bondo

    I'm not sure what gauge, but they look just as thick as the original panels. I used the OE style full panels meant to be welded in place. I basically just installed them like a slip on, only I wanted a more permanent fix that looks good too.
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    Rocker Panel Replacement - No Welding, No Bondo

    Like many people, I had to do this project in my driveway with some basic tools. I have about $300 in the whole project, not including the tools. I bought full panels at $125 each on amazon. I have another $50 in paint, primer, rustproofing, undercoating (all aerosol spray cans). You can use...
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    Power window problems fixed ( with pictures)

    After lots of testing switches, pulling fuses, etc, etc... I found this site and this thread. I've found a lot of great information on this site. All 4 windows stopped working on mine... Repaired broken wires... Problem fixed. Apparently this is a common problem on ford explorers and trucks...
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