Rubimon,

So, I have to ask. Why would you go from the shrockworks to the PJ? What was the advantage? I'm looking for pure function and don't really care about looks. The Shrockworks is attractive to me because it mounts to the frame. Any upward, or side, impact should be distributed to the frame. I need rock rails that will hold up to some serious abuse and work for a lift point for my hi-lift.

 

my post is gone.

 

Hey, what happened to Mcnaught6's post? It was really well stated.

 

It discussed a blacklisted manufacturer and was deleted.

 

I have wanted the PJ ones since I saw them in last years Orange Pure Jeep SEMA pics. (Can you believe they took that Jeep back after a period of time and crushed it ) The problem is they weren't going to be available for a while and I didn't want to wheel without protection, so I bought the Shrockworks which were my next favorite. Well, PJ needed a 2 Door Jeep to do a preproduction fit, and being the nice guy that I am, I offered to let them put them on my Jeep.(What a giver! ) Well, I happen to really like them alot (I would say LOVE but then my wife would get jealous); looks, clearance, the new added plate which gives me some splash guard protection, etc. I helped them install them, so I know how beefy they are. Plus there are crush sleeves through four different layers of metal and they feel like they were welded on. I cant say whether or not they would survue a 2ft drop on a rock or not because I haven't done it but I am not nervous about it if I ever get into that situation.

 

It would depend upon the type of impacts that may be encounctered.
Mild Whould be O.K. with body based protection.
Severe impact should be frame mounted protection.
Look at it this way-is your suspension on a vehicle like ours frame supported or body?
If you anticipate severe conditions I wouldn't want to transfer the potential shock loads through my body mounts to the frame they're attached to.
The descision in the end is entirely up to you but what is attached to the body other than the "creature comforts" e.g. the body itself?

 

The sq. tube sits below the pinch seam so you are "losing" about 2" there, and the round tubing is angled up. At the lowest point of the tube it is still 2" above the bottom of the frame. These are proven for their strength, the decision is up to you.

Nick

 

I think you first have to decide on what you want? Do you want Rocker Protection? Or do you want a Slider? The difference here is PureJeep has a Rocker that sits higher and is body mounted for protecting your rocker panels from big rocks; while the Shrockworks slider is frame mounted, sits lower and protects the rocker, but also allows the driver to pivot and slide over rocks.

Both PJ and Shrockworks are outstanding products. I have the Shrockworks Sliders because I wanted Sliders - I wanted my rocker protection to sit nearly level with the frame, so I could slide along the rock if needed and still protect my body. In addition, since the Slider sits 2" lower it works better from my Wife and Kids as a step.

I can tell you that you won't go wrong with the Shrockworks products. Jim (& Nick!) and Company are very good at what they do and take a great deal of pride in making the best product, period. Mind you, these are not "snap on" products, they do require some drilling and some time to install, but they are SOLID and the quality is second to none.

PJ, well I can think of 10 or 15 people on this board that run PJ rockers and I have seen WOL's rig in action and can say the folks at Full Traction (aka PJ) have really done a nice job in design and manufacture.

Bottom line is really think about what you're planning to do and what type of driver you are...

That's my 2cents.

 

It doesn't matter, because you're not losing any ground clearance. The Shrockworks rails don't extend below the frame. Am I missing something here?