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Project: installing Power Wagon rock rails

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3.6K views 13 replies 6 participants last post by  BruceStarcrest  
#1 · (Edited)
So…this has been interesting. I have 2020 Ram 2500 Crew (see build thread). I purchased a set of the Power Wagon rock rails to install on my truck. They came off 2020 Crew PW. The cabs are identical for all Crew HD. There were holes in the underside of the cab of my truck that perfectly align with the PW rock rails. So I put threaded nut-certs in the holes and tried to mount the rails. Oddly enough, they are mounted 2in too low and therefore when you step on them they flex really bad. Not what I was hoping.

so frankly I don’t really know what to do. My cousin owns a body shop. He recommended that I oblong the rock rail holes so that I can adjust the rails tighter to the body.
 
#2 ·
Looks like a truck with seats to me, do have any pictures that would be useful such and pictures of the rock rails you're asking us to help you with???? How about a couple pictures of the underside of the body and how the rails connect to the body.
 
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I believe he is referring rock rails to running boards.

Never heard them called that before, regardless the pictures provided make it confusing and aren't much help for suggestions
 
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Seats look nice though
 
#7 · (Edited)
Clearly I did a poor job explaining this. Sorry, the photos were on the phone, I thought they were the ones that showed it mounted on my passenger side. I realize it caused a lot of confusion. Here is a photo of what I am talking about. The white truck has "running boards" and these are VERY different than off road rock rails designed to actually protect the rocker and can take considerable amount of abuse before they buckle, unlike tube steps or "running boards". These are NOT running boards. Call them what ever you want, I really don't care. But at the end of the day, they don't fit my cab. I will get one mounted and take a picture. But suffice it to say, mine DO NOT mount this close to the body, there is a gap. I have already regretted asking anyone here if they have had a similar issue because the comments just prove everyone is a critic... LOL :p

In case you cannot open the attachment, the TUBE STEPS or running boards are on the left and the "rock rails" or whatever you want to call them are on the right.

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#9 ·
And for just FTR, https://store.mopar.com/ram-display3-rockrails; right here on the MOPAR website, they are call ROCKRAILS ... just saying, do your homework before you criticize everyone

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Help absorb impact and protect lower bodyside panels both on-road and off-road. Their stylish and functional design is engineered to meet stringent loading and durability. Constructed of aluminum and attach to the vehicle using high-strength steel brackets. The black powder coat texture seamlessly blends with vehicle aesthetics, allowing for any easy ingress/egress through the integrated step pad.
 
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I’m well aware of what rock sliders are, I’ve had them on several vehicles. Your post was confusing because there were no rock sliders in your original post. FWIW the Mopar rock rails aren’t really rock sliders as they mount to the pinch weld and not the frame like true rock slider. Frame mounted is much stronger.
 
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Thanks for the reply. I agree, they are not as good a "real true" rock sliders, but I didn't call them that, they are "rock rails" and further, I agree, a picture would have helped, that was my fault. Also, I don't need "real true" rock sliders as the most off road this truck gets is back country MT and WY when we take it out west to hunt. These do not mount to the pinch weld though, they mount to the back side of the body. Albeit NOT MUCH BETTER, LOL. I will get a photo of one mounted. It is a PITA but I will try to do it tonight. I will post photos of the mounting holes as well.