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blindzebra
02-21-2007, 07:51 PM
Is there any drilling required for the gm rock rails?
stagger_lee
02-21-2007, 09:40 PM
Not as far as I know. I dont think you have to drill for the rocky road rails either. Maybe check those out too, they are reasonbly priced and I read on here that the factory slider are a joke. :beerchug:
I read on here that the factory slider are a joke. :beerchug:
Where'd you read that. It is false! I've chrashed down on them with the entire weight of the H3 and they didn't bend in the slightests. And they use (4) point attatchment while Rock Road uses 3. I think you ment that the manik ones are a joke.
and there is no drilling required. However, 2 of the holes are sometimes covered by the lable of the frame.
stagger_lee
02-21-2007, 10:12 PM
Where'd you read that. It is false! I've chrashed down on them with the entire weight of the H3 and they didn't bend in the slightests. And they use (4) point attatchment while Rock Road uses 3. I think you ment that the manik ones are a joke.
I stand corrected, I did mean the manik ones. I read about those getting smashed up into the door panels. Can you post some pics of the factory ones, or the ones you are referring too. I am ordering some this week, and was going the RR route, but yours sound convincing. Thanks for the clarification. :beerchug:
stagger_lee
02-21-2007, 10:33 PM
I was going to rock rails till I found these! :dancingbanana:
http://www.realwheelsacc.com/images/h3_404-4.jpg
BWAAAHAHAHA
:beerchug:
usetosellhummer
02-21-2007, 10:39 PM
Depends on how hard you like to pund it. i got the manik, no problems yet.
stagger_lee
02-21-2007, 11:42 PM
Depends on how hard you like to pund it. i got the manik, no problems yet.
Well I still have the ghey lux steps on there, not having rails is the only thing keeping me from pounding it good.
Viet Nam Vette
02-22-2007, 01:44 AM
Dem Dare "Rocky Road Sliders" look pretty salad.. Hitch Steel.. strong stuff.
http://www.rocky-road.com/H3rockrail.html
What-da think..about GM or anyone elses compared to the Rocky Roads.:D
I'm think-en bout get a set for wheelen.
Sewie
02-22-2007, 02:23 AM
The Manik's are junk, stay away. The GM rails are solid but will still bend/dent if abused. Trust me. ;) The RR rails are pretty solid and stick out farther than the GM ones, but only use 3 supports. Definitely a decent option compared to the GM rails.
Bully13
02-22-2007, 05:32 AM
The Manik's are junk, stay away. The GM rails are solid but will still bend/dent if abused. Trust me. ;) The RR rails are pretty solid and stick out farther than the GM ones, but only use 3 supports. Definitely a decent option compared to the GM rails.
X2. I love my GM rails. Many of us remember what happens to Maniks when you use them for their intended purpose...
http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18796
Bully13
02-22-2007, 05:34 AM
I was going to rock rails till I found these! :dancingbanana:
http://www.realwheelsacc.com/images/h3_404-4.jpg
BWAAAHAHAHA
:beerchug:
Those will look great for going to the mall!
timgco
02-22-2007, 05:44 AM
the GM ones are great! I've slammed onto rocks, ledges, and no bends yet. I do have one little dent, but that was really slamming down on it.
Wu Jen
02-22-2007, 05:46 AM
Maybe Humbebe can comment on hers. (http://www.trailduty.com/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=52&products_id=379)
westhillsat
02-22-2007, 05:50 AM
X2. I love my GM rails. Many of us remember what happens to Maniks when you use them for their intended purpose...
http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18796
X2 I love my GM's also, but Bab's RR's were pretty cool and sturdy.
Mine
36682
GPan099
02-22-2007, 11:16 AM
I opted for the RR rails. Even with only 3 attachment points they are quite sturdy to the frame and seem very strong.
An added bonus for me is that, though a bit tricky, they can be used as an assist step as well (they are higher than a typical step or bar and angled slightly up.)
If you were considering purchasing the GM rails and assist steps, you would save a decent amount of $$ going with the RR rails if you can live with the unconventional step.
This was a factor in my choice because the bride prefers a step and I was not looking foward to removing the GM assist steps every time I went offroad.
stagger_lee
02-22-2007, 04:22 PM
I opted for the RR rails. Even with only 3 attachment points they are quite sturdy to the frame and seem very strong.
An added bonus for me is that, though a bit tricky, they can be used as an assist step as well (they are higher than a typical step or bar and angled slightly up.)
If you were considering purchasing the GM rails and assist steps, you would save a decent amount of $$ going with the RR rails if you can live with the unconventional step.
This was a factor in my choice because the bride prefers a step and I was not looking foward to removing the GM assist steps every time I went offroad.
My thoughts exactly, having a vertically challenged wife myself, something of a step would be convenient. :beerchug:
BuzzH3
02-22-2007, 04:48 PM
Man, RR is getting proud of those rock rails!! They are up to $419 now.:confused: I sure hope that their quality has improved with the price. When I bought my set, they were $369. The challenge is getting a set that will actually match up to the mounting holes on the H3 and getting the correct bolts. Mine weren't even close, so I returned them and got my money back. I am going with the GM ones or I may have a set custom made by a local shop by me.
usetosellhummer
02-22-2007, 05:23 PM
I just don't have the bank roll but the others are stronger. If you got the money honey then buy the best.
HummBebe
02-22-2007, 06:55 PM
Maybe Humbebe can comment on hers. (http://www.trailduty.com/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=52&products_id=379)
Oh, sure you mean these????
I love them. They work great so far. I haven't been off road too much since they were put on. But as far as functionality goes, my kids love them, I love them, and my clients love them.
HummBebe
02-22-2007, 06:55 PM
They also fit with the GM mud flaps, and help keep dirt/mud off the sides.
Sewie
02-22-2007, 10:14 PM
Oh, sure you mean these????
I love them. They work great so far. I haven't been off road too much since they were put on. But as far as functionality goes, my kids love them, I love them, and my clients love them.
But don't those just bolt onto the GM rails? :confused:
HummBebe
02-22-2007, 11:25 PM
But don't those just bolt onto the GM rails? :confused:
Uh I don't know, do they???? :fdance:
GPan099
02-23-2007, 04:53 AM
Man, RR is getting proud of those rock rails!! They are up to $419 now. I sure hope that their quality has improved with the price. When I bought my set, they were $369. The challenge is getting a set that will actually match up to the mounting holes on the H3 and getting the correct bolts. Mine weren't even close, so I returned them and got my money back. I am going with the GM ones or I may have a set custom made by a local shop by me.
I ordered mine in January and had no problems with the alignment of the mounting holes or the bolts. They went on very easily, so maybe their QA has improved.
Wu Jen
02-23-2007, 05:18 AM
They also fit with the GM mud flaps, and help keep dirt/mud off the sides.
I didn't think you had the OEM mud flaps on yours, do you?
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