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Offline blacktrack99

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RRO rockrails?
« on: September 19, 2005, 05:33:16 PM »
Greetings from another newbie.  I'll post a picure of BlackTrack soon: '99 w/ a RRO suspension lift, 235's, and a removable hard top from Rally Tops.  Went w/ the '99 for the styling and the DOHC 2.0. 

I want to install some rockrails or sliders. Leaning towards RRO's.  Looking for input.  I wish someone fabbed decent skisplates for the 99+ models, and the dealer wants an insane price for the flimsy factory stuff, but anything's better than nothing.

Also torn on what to do w/ the rear diff.  Air locker's pricey.  Worried about drivability w/ a LockRite (Mrs. likes to drive it occasionally).  Probably going to do a limited slip from Calmini.  Once again,  any input is welcome.  This is primarily a trail rig. No real rock stuff, although I do live right next door to Johnson Valley OHV area in Landers, CA, so it's tempting.
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Re: RRO rockrails?
« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2005, 06:15:10 PM »
i'll tell you this right now, if you are even thinking about doing  Johnson Valley OHV  then just get a locker, becuase if you think about it long enough, you will do it.

as for lockers, if you want to get a air locker and have the cash, then do it, but if your on a budget then just get the lock right.  i would encurage you to save your pennys and try getting a air locker for the front if you where going to buy one.

Stu
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Offline Terry329

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Re: RRO rockrails?
« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2005, 08:54:55 PM »
The RRO rockrails are cool.  I've seen them on a kick just last weekend.  Another possibility (although I don't know if they are done with the creation process)  is Shrockworks.  They have been saying that they were making skid plates and rocksliders for the kicks.  I got a new front and back bumper for my sammy from them and they are totally hot.  Just a thought...
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Re: RRO rockrails?
« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2005, 09:20:15 PM »
Quote from: 1bigtracker on September 19, 2005, 06:15:10 PM
i'll tell you this right now, if you are even thinking about doing  Johnson Valley OHV  then just get a locker, becuase if you think about it long enough, you will do it.

I had a '98 F-150 that I took to the annual Search & Rescue run last Oct. in Johnson Valley.  That was one of the main catalyst's for me getting the Track.  I was rarely driving the 150 (fuel costs), and it was just too big too be nimble on the trail.  I was one of only three who actually FINISHED the run ;D.  After the first couple of scratches, those pretty Chevy's bailed.

Sold the 150 for $9k; bought the track for $5k.  The extra's slowly (and carefully) going into the build-up.  Thanks for the input on the locker's.  I'll  keep posting as the Track progresses and hopefully make  it to a Zukiworld run in the near future.
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Re: RRO rockrails?
« Reply #4 on: September 20, 2005, 04:05:50 AM »
Quote from: blacktrack99 on September 19, 2005, 09:20:15 PM
Quote from: 1bigtracker on September 19, 2005, 06:15:10 PM
I'll  keep posting as the Track progresses and hopefully make  it to a Zukiworld run in the near future.
yea me too :D  some day

Stu
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Offline Frank84

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Re: RRO rockrails?
« Reply #5 on: September 20, 2005, 11:44:17 AM »
I've got the RRO rockrails on my '01 2 door tracker and love them.  They're well made and a good price.  Mount to both the body seam and frame and install was quick and easy.  Powder coating seems good - they survived one salty winter without any rust so far (except where I scraped the paint off).  If you have a body lift make sure you tell them when you order them.  They are made to order so take a few weeks but are worth the wait.
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Offline blacktrack99

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Re: RRO rockrails?
« Reply #6 on: September 20, 2005, 08:24:10 PM »
Thanks for the input on the rails. No body lift. Just RRO suspension.  Really happy w/ it, except the local alignment shop was clueless on dialing in the camber bolts.  Plenty of room for 235's.  I could easily clear 30's, too, but I like the wheel travel w/ the 235's

...And I live in the Desert in SoCal; so, no worries w/rust on the rockrails
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Re: RRO rockrails?
« Reply #7 on: September 20, 2005, 09:10:11 PM »
Just make some sliders. ;D
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