Rock Rails, Manik Loses Big time!

[BABHUMV]

The results are in! Manik Rock Rails do not hold up like the Hummer OEM rails. Here are some pictures of my Rock rails and Sewie's after 2 days on the Rubicon.



I am going to write Manick and see what they say. They did protect the body, but now they need to be replaced. Big waste of $$$$

[Sewie]

Nice side-by-side. Even the OEM ones took a beating, but they definitely held up better. One side with a little dent and the other side pushed up a little bit.

It will be interesting to hear how Manik responds.

[HummBebe]

It's going to be interesting just getting them off the truck!

[DRTYFN]

Somebody give me an H3 for 3-4 days and I'll make some.

[HummerNewbie]

Don't think there will be anyone that is surprised they didn't hold up as well as the OEM but damn, you beat the hell out them

[Ipedog]

Wow! I'd say they didn't hold up! Those things look like tin foil!

[evldave]

Originally Posted by DRTYFN

Somebody give me an H3 for 3-4 days and I'll make some.

I volunteer! Need a set myself and haven't had time to make them. I'm thinking 1" round tube DOM, w/.250 wall thickness. Will weigh 800#, but would never bend.

[Sewie]

Originally Posted by DRTYFN

Somebody give me an H3 for 3-4 days and I'll make some.

Hmmmm, how is Oregon this time of year?

[evldave]

Originally Posted by Sewie

Hmmmm, how is Oregon this time of year?

Finally cooling off - around 85 today.

You are welcome to crash at my place & drink beer while he's working on your rails. Of course, I get first dibs!

[ChasH3]

[quote=DRTYFN]Somebody give me an H3 for 3-4 days and I'll make some.[/quote

I think DRTYFN has a great idea..... The dealer wants $600.00 for the rock rails....

[lotus4s]

[quote=ChasH3]

Originally Posted by DRTYFN

Somebody give me an H3 for 3-4 days and I'll make some.[/quote

I think DRTYFN has a great idea..... The dealer wants $600.00 for the rock rails....

GM accessories direct has them for $459. I asked my dealer if they would match the price and they did! Bought them yesterday and installed last night.........

[westhillsat]

Originally Posted by BABHUMV

The results are in! Manik Rock Rails do not hold up like the Hummer OEM rails. Here are some pictures of my Rock rails and Sewie's after 2 days on the Rubicon.
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I am going to write Manick and see what they say. They did protect the body, but now they need to be replaced. Big waste of $$$$

http://www.manik.com/

Call them at Technical Support: 1.800.987.8393

Listen to the options and press the number for technical support.
There is a Mark at the technical support, ask him is there is anything
they can do for you.

[Ipedog]

I wonder what Manik would be willing to do. I wonder if the see this as a cosmetic item or an actual piece of protection. If they sell it as protection then they should do something for you. A rock rail should not be a one trip, disposable item.

[HIHUMMER]

I was wondering....does anyone have the Manik Step Bars along w/ the Manik Rocker Rails? I do and talk about a design flaw! The stepbars have to be mounted to the brackets before the rocker rails are. So yes..in order to just have the rails on, you have to removed both steps and rails then reinstall the rails. Talk about a PITA! I haven't even put my stepbars back on since Paragon (Memorial Day).

I wonder if the guys at Manik realize the F-k up?

[HummerNewbie]

Originally Posted by lotus4s

GM accessories direct has them for $459. I asked my dealer if they would match the price and they did! Bought them yesterday and installed last night.........

Guess they are starting to wake up and realize their accessory pricing is way out there. I asked them to match that price back in March and they said no

Originally Posted by HIHUMMER

I haven't even put my stepbars back on since Paragon (Memorial Day).

I haven't put mine back on since Tellico in March
Tired of hearing the bitching from the GF though