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rock rails

Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2014 10:54 am
by verdesardog
I never thought I would have to say this but I think a set of rock rails for my truck would be a good idea. I have twice now almost knocked the passenger side running board off.
Does any one have plans to make a set or maybe some for sale for a 2006 2500?

Re: rock rails

Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2014 12:41 pm
by Cactus Red
There was a set for sale here a while back. They are rare as hen's teeth...

There are a couple companies building aftermarket sets - should be plenty of info here on the White Knuckle products.

If you wish to have a set fabbed up, I can recommend a guy in Phx to do that - Rob Bonney Fab 602 370 7955

Re: rock rails

Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2014 12:45 pm
by FirerescuePW
White Knuckle sliders will fit your truck. You actually have more room around the frame on the driver's side than a Hemi truck. They bolt/clamp around the frame and can take quite a hit. Trust me on this one...

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Re: rock rails

Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2014 1:00 pm
by verdesardog
I would have to move my OBA from the frame rails to inside the tool box. But I have been wanting to do that anyway.

Re: rock rails

Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2014 1:10 pm
by leo72987
FirerescuePW wrote:White Knuckle sliders will fit your truck. You actually have more room around the frame on the driver's side than a Hemi truck. They bolt/clamp around the frame and can take quite a hit. Trust me on this one...

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I have to agree the White Knuckles would be your best bet and you can't be the simplicity of the install. I'm mounting my factory sliders in the spring that I bought from Midnight. But ya they are rare as hell... and if you find them you still have to think about how you're going to mount them lol. Since most people loose the brackets inside the frame rail :lol: I have been meaning to go to my local trailer hitch installer down the road to see what they had for carriage bolt brackets but just haven't had the time.

Re: rock rails

Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2014 2:13 pm
by Cactus Red
Michael, you've seen my sliders with the step added, and that's one thing Rob could do for you to replace the ones you have. It really does make access easier and offers a bit more protection from body damage in rocks like Smiley Rock.

Re: rock rails

Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2014 8:56 pm
by verdesardog
A disconnecting anti sway bar would be nice too......

Re: rock rails

Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2014 9:25 pm
by Cactus Red
There's a cure for that...

I use that way more than the lockers. It really does help smooth out the ride.

I suspect the weight of the diesel would cause a lot of sloshing tho. You'd be better off with a less stiff bar. Not sure if something from Currie (they make excellent aftermarket stuff) would be available.

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Re: rock rails

Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2014 12:58 pm
by TwinStick
Sup (what's-up), V-dog ! I do have a complete set of hen's teeth, but sadly, they are not for sale. IMHO, you would be better off having a set made for your truck, that way you can have the side nerfs put on as well. A lot of people use the side nerfs more than the sliders.

You are lucky to live where you do. When i mention "sliders, rockrails, nerf bars" I get : :wtf: are those, or, why do you want those !!! :doh:

Re: rock rails

Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2014 9:36 pm
by Throttle 8
TwinStick wrote: why do you want those !!! :doh:
My wife asks me this all the time.

BECAUSE THEY MAKE IT! is my standard response :rofl:

Re: rock rails

Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2014 8:04 pm
by 2wagons1driveway
verdesardog wrote:A disconnecting anti sway bar would be nice too......
Thuren fab swaybar ? Nice and thin and the links disconnect....:) manual labour but I don't think you'll ever even pull the links it will ride nice nice supposed to be the single biggest ride improvement over leaf springs for a dodge ram


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Re: rock rails

Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2014 9:36 pm
by TrueCowboy426
verdesardog wrote:A disconnecting anti sway bar would be nice too......
I don't run a front sway bar at all on my 2nd gen diesel, and I honestly don't notice any excessive body roll, nor does the truck feel at all unstable. I do still have the rear bar on though, but I can't see it doing much as it is pretty small.

Re: rock rails

Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2014 9:48 pm
by w2dodge

Re: rock rails

Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2014 10:13 am
by verdesardog
thanks to all who have replied with offers but the major problem is money right now. This thread was really a rant on how I need rock rails on my CTD that I never thought I would take where I have gone....

Re: rock rails

Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2014 1:20 am
by Pit Slave
Do you want the plans to build the factory style rock rails like on the PW? If I remember correctly you weld so it could be the best bet for you.

Re: rock rails

Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2014 12:10 pm
by verdesardog
Pit Slave wrote:Do you want the plans to build the factory style rock rails like on the PW? If I remember correctly you weld so it could be the best bet for you.
Sure send me the planes, I have a pile of raw materials in my back yard.......maybe just enough for what I need.

Re: rock rails

Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2015 3:30 pm
by TailLights
No affiliation with these - just saw the ad when I was looking for some parts locally here in Denver.
http://denver.craigslist.org/pts/4786415989.html