<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PhilD:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by OrangeCrush:
What exactly did you use, the stock steps?
</div></BLOCKQUOTE>No, they wouldn't be strong enough. Ric-H2 designed them and we used some 1.5" x 3" box he had, although some 2" x 4" may work better and give you a wider step area. U section would be ideal, otherwise you will have to cut on edge off. 3/16" or 1/4" wall will work well. Just weld it to the stock rocker protection, fill the ends and bedliner it.
It works great as a step and as a rock slider. There is some flex in the stock rocker protection, but I've had one side of the vehicle off the ground and slid along the slider with no problem.
I was going to plate the whole area underneath, but have never had any issues, so opted not to add the extra weight. The stock rocker protection is heavy, even heavier with some box section fixed to it, covering the whole area underneath with 1/4" plate would make the whole thing very heavy. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
As soon as I get settled in Va. I will be making some for my jeep, and trying to get a hold of HIHUMMERS' H3 to make a set too!