And so it begins! The first video on the WJ Wyatt brought up to me from Tennessee. In this video I start out by installing the Iron Rock Off Road Premium Rock Sliders. The job goes pretty well with some minor modification to the drivers side. All in all very happy with the fit and function. -Enjoy!
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50 thoughts on “Jeep wj: iron rock off road premium rock slider”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Dave Cody says:

    You did a good job !!

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Dave Cody says:

    That's a bad design !!!

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars dchawk81 says:

    That Jeep is almost too clean to take off road.

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars JJ TT says:

    Ask a machinist friend for a ( center drill ) bit for starting holes after center punching it / it will not walk all over the place

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars SC Flooring says:

    Awesome video and great job as always!! Keep them coming!! You really need to stop making everything look so easy…!!

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars David SCHWANDT says:

    The rails are nice and shinny no battle scars yet

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Neill J says:

    Why not tap a thread into chassis

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jamey Barisoff says:

    What ever happened to this Jeep? I never see videos anymore on it. I think you buggered it up and its not safe to drive now.

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Steve says:

    They look clean. Not overwhelming in the way bar. Very nice! Have fun man.

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars steve jones says:

    For the bolts, you can use a cutoff wheel and make a slot in the shank and use a flat tip to hold it while you get started.

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tom Sawyer says:

    Love this series of Jeep project.
    I went through two trucks (army surplus Dodge, then short bed Ford "77 351 Cleveland) before I decided that off road mudding as a hobby was too expensive for my taste. I then bought Chevy 4×4's that were able to use 31 or 33 inch tires with no lift…( I have always had a Chevy for on road) , for occasional mud on the way to the deer stand. I still have my '04 Z71 with 200K….in fine shape for on road or light off road. My wife uses a Jeep Grand Cherokee as a daily people hauler…and she loves it.

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Andrew ROBINSON says:

    Loved it

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars ROBERT R Penny says:

    Eric nice GCbut aren't those 4.7l engines a bit on the weak side for durability? What are you going to put in when that blows up?

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Doug Kubash says:

    Where the braces bolted to the frame nut-serts or riv-nuts would have worked good. Not quite as good as a bolt and nut but a hell of a lot better than the tek screws. Good job! they look good

  15. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Sonia Nicole M. says:

    Hey Eric o I have a question, could you please make sure you record and upload a video if you work on a 2003 Mercedes Benz cl 500… thank you

  16. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars RL Chick says:

    How many miles were on this when you bought it? Was the lack of rust the most important thing you looked for alomg with no bkdg damage? I want to buy one. Do you have a video on what to look for and on what order (of importance)?

  17. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Acapulco Ron says:

    maybe the rails are backwards reason they didnt line up good?

  18. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Rodney Bailey says:

    Mr O, what's your rust proofing plan for this presently rust-free Jeep?

  19. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Bryan Mcentush says:

    Be it a year ago ,, just wondering how has those rocker rails held up in the weather, ?? I want to get some for my wj conserned about the snow and salty roads for the rust out ??

  20. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Wayne Young says:

    What year Is yours, will the kit fit a99wj 4.0 4×4 grand Cherokee Laredo, what does the kit cost?

  21. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars RantOmizer says:

    mate, the way you put the video together, and the amount of practical details you put in (holding the end of the bolt, or friction being enough to do it) is SO good for the people who don't have the day-to day practical experience. Many skim over this stuff because I guess it seems too trivial. This video really made me think I can do it! (Y) thank you!

  22. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Paul Sommers says:

    Eric, I would have used 1/4" pop rivets.

  23. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Kevin Fowler says:

    Uni body on a Jeep makes me feel sick.

  24. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Matthew Haddon says:

    Could have used rivnuts on the inner fixings ? More money though I suppose, but easier to remove if desired.

  25. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars David Robins says:

    This series will be really enjoyable to watch. I trust the progress goes well.

  26. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Rick Ross says:

    3 m RUBBERIZED under coating dries hard and is paintable and will not come off! No other brand works!
    Where did you get your light.? I would do the bottom in bed liner.

  27. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars John Ops says:

    Grind it weld it done

  28. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars sam says:

    Would be funny if you did all that work and then the doors didn't open on one side cause of hitting the bar

  29. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Matt Man Productions says:

    I never liked these rock rollers, if they bolted more into the frame and not into the rocker panels it would be WAY better

  30. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Larry Fry says:

    A 1/4-20 bolt is not fine thread. 1/4-28 is fine thread.

  31. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Larry Ehrlich says:

    I always pre drill with a small drill bit then drill to final size. I've always done it this way…not sure why…but I have more control this way.

  32. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Phil Lully says:

    Nice toy Eric O. Guess you'll have a few rock climbing video's when it's all done and up for the task.

  33. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars loranga japp says:

    I have an overland in the xact same color 🙂

  34. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Bugsnstuff says:

    I've used rivet nuts on uni body. Works great.

  35. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Robert Lee says:

    Adding a skid plate, lift kit and knobby tires, O.K.But fitting all that heavy gauge steel like bull bars, rock sliders, brush guards, luggage roof racks, and such is a waste of money. Looks cool? or looks like heavy garbage. I saw a factory Wrangler loaded with that crap, plus a farmers jack, winch, and an exterior jerrycan. Chrysler couldn't have charged that pigeon anymore.

  36. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars TAW Slautter says:

    Very good video. I like that you show what it takes to get er done when there issues. It seams there are always some issue when installing modified equipment.I have watch all of your videos on modifying the WJ, and am receiving my Rough Country 4" lift today. Your video inspired me to go a little outside my comfort zone and install myself. Wish me luck.

  37. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Gearhead Ted says:

    no brakleen,slipping into depression…:)

  38. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Robert Kohut says:

    Nice!!

  39. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mike Sal Jasper says:

    Excellent choice 👍🏻 😃 have fun in building her

  40. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Nathaniel's TPS Report says:

    Quality work as usual. It does, however, kill me to see a nice clean example get turned into Swiss cheese. It is only original once! I guess that it would be less upsetting to see an old stove getting drilled full of holes as they are a dime a dozen.

  41. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars y z says:

    nice project.
    I would have used a longer stainless bolt for the rocker to to frame fish it thtough the frame from inside and secure it with spring washer and nut. Since its long so I will use double nuts on the tip of the bolt. It is used to hold the bolt when tightening and removing the bolt.

  42. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars FirebirdA18 says:

    Did IRO discontinue these sliders?

  43. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Michael Williams says:

    Buy a welder…..

  44. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars ThePeopleVerse says:

    Instead of the self tappers I used nutsertson my boys jeep. Little extra time but worked nicely.

  45. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Gerry Rig says:

    Will You Be Installing Front and Rear Bumper Guard Tubing?

  46. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Shawn Ray says:

    you would think they would add a shim kit

  47. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Garth Clark says:

    "After Market Parts" ?? LOL

  48. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars ace1usmc says:

    Nutserts would have been the perfect solution for the mounting holes. I'm binge-watching this project's videos!

  49. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars jason tanner says:

    I like the video. If you don't mind me asking. How much did those rock sliders set you back

  50. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars J## S#####r says:

    For anybody else watching this. Never put rock sliders (or really anything that bolts to a unibody) unless the suspension is holding up the vehicle. Also make sure the work area is a level as it could be. The WJ was much more stiffer. But it was still kinda flexible.
    Now it still might be tweaked even with the suspension supported. But it might be straighter.

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