boat siding a yj

[00harpdawg]

So I have been thinking about boat siding my YJ but i can't quite get myself to commit to it because of all the cutting but my question is has anybody out there done this before and do you have any tricks to cutting the tub and how did you mount your sides and keep it clean. Is there any disadvantage to doing this or should i just invest in a set of genright sliders

 

[1995zj]

This thread on Pirate may have some ideas....http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=633319

I personally really like the look of boatsides, and the clearance gained is very nice. However, I use my rock sliders quite a bit, and I don't know if I could get used to not having them. I guess the only downside MAY be that if you're on an obstacle like Rocker Knocker you have that much further to tip before your boatside catches you...which is probably too late anyways. But that isn't a very common situation either...

 

[jardine]

haha i should of never opened my mouth in moab now i really got you thinking.

 

[00harpdawg]

yes this is all your fault next time keep your mouth shut ha ha

 

[cjncustoms]

Go talk to the fellas down at ben hanks!! They will help you out!

 

[cheepin]

Mine is 1.5" square tube weld straight to the body with the same running down to the frame.Then skinned with 3/16" plate.

 

[1995zj]

I really like the above setup! Very simple and looks great too! Harper, go this route. Maybe 1/4" though....?

 

[sevenslats]

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Where is the body mount? In this picture the body is directly welded to the frame?

 

[Corban_White]

Where is the body mount? In this picture the body is directly welded to the frame?

Yep.

Mine is 1.5" square tube weld straight to the body with the same running down to the frame.Then skinned with 3/16" plate.

 

[cheepin]

No body mounts.Cage is welded to the plate along with the frame in back.Plate is 12" flat bar.I left the bottom open to let water and mud drain out.