$20 Home Depot Rocker Panel Repair Ford Ranger Foam Alternative

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  • @Thumper-qe7nu
    @Thumper-qe7nu หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Why do the repair halfassed. Do it right the first time!! This is the stupidity of young people

    • @redneckcomputergeek
      @redneckcomputergeek  หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Glad to know I look young at 40 in this video :) PS: turn the hearing aid up and rewatch the video. I clearly said I was fixing it just to get a year out of it. I actually got 2 years :)

    • @bradnichols8667
      @bradnichols8667 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Screw you SOY BOY. He does awesome work princess. You must be a Democrat. Your world is changing real quick. OCT 2024.💪🩸👊

    • @bradnichols8667
      @bradnichols8667 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Good job brother.🇺🇲💯✌️​@@redneckcomputergeek

    • @tinkertable1977
      @tinkertable1977 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@bradnichols8667Prepare to be wrong again. 😂

    • @bradnichols8667
      @bradnichols8667 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @tinkertable1977 I'm never wrong SOY BOY. You're probably a DEMORAT.🇺🇲👊🩸💪

  • @DVolvoguy777-x7o
    @DVolvoguy777-x7o 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    Nothing more permanent than a temporary repair that works…..

  • @ofp8574
    @ofp8574 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    Bro picked the most expensive way to do the least structural repair. For anyone doing this, don't do this in the way shown here. If you know somebody with a welder, borrow it. I got my welder for $40, it doesn't have to be fancy. Get yourself a 55 gallon burn barrel for $10 or $15, cut a strip out of it. A two foot diameter barrel has a six foot circumference, enough to do three entire rocker panels. Cut it between the ribs, you want the kind with two ribs and is pretty much smooth elsewhere. It will be a bit difficult to work it, I would suggest hammering the crown into it with it sitting in the dirt, then hammer it out around a telephone pole, piece of wood, whatever you have. Factory rockers are spotwelded in place, just clean the paint off the parts you are welding and burn through the steel with the welder so that it burns through it on top of the metal you're trying to weld it to, which effectively spot welds it. Get some brush on paint and primer, little $8 cans. Saves masking off. Cheaper than this, even if you buy a second hand welder. More work, but a thicker, longer lasting repair. The method shown in the video is quick and relatively easy.

    • @theupscriber65
      @theupscriber65 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I’ve cut one of those barrels up to make a pizza oven and it was the sharpest, sketchiest, dangerous metal I’ve ever worked with.

    • @PonkyKong
      @PonkyKong 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You can buy the part. For like 28 to 40 dollars.. order a rocker panel. Weld it in. They're cheap. Pre made.

    • @buzzedalldrink9131
      @buzzedalldrink9131 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      wheres your video??? arm chair mechanic

    • @PonkyKong
      @PonkyKong 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@buzzedalldrink9131 bro. You watched a guy weld in a substitute for a 40 dollar part. Rockers are cheap. Just buy rockers.

    • @buzzedalldrink9131
      @buzzedalldrink9131 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@PonkyKong I agree but I find it annoying when people have a lot to say when someone makes a video for other people to possibly learn from. That’s who my comment was directed towards if it were me, I would just buy the correct panels, however showing an alternate way to do it and this long message about he should’ve done this and he should’ve done that my answer is where is your video? why din’t you show us how to do it ?

  • @johnnymack8442
    @johnnymack8442 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Well it will get you through a inspection. I am so glad we only have them every 2 years now!

    • @uuulaalaa
      @uuulaalaa 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Am glad i don't have inspection any more crazy what moving to a small town can do

  • @walterbrezden4329
    @walterbrezden4329 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Have a 04 Rumblebee. My rocker’s are getting this treatment to nurse her along. Runs great but the rust is taking its toll. Thanks for the technique.

  • @andrewwadas2180
    @andrewwadas2180 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I think I used the Harbor Freight rust prevention enamel and truck bed rubberized coating for underneath. Def thicker than the Rustoleum version. And I have used the Herculiner truck bed coating for everything. That is the best, strongest, and best looking coating. Imo. And it’s matte finish. Hard to scrape and nick but easy touch up if marred. Blends right in. Basically have done this same thing on a couple vehicles now. A lot of the damage is from the salt but also not having mud flaps/splash guards on these older vehicles that needed the work. Tires throw the crap up into the chassis rails and any drain holes or weight saving relief holes. So I do the same as U basically and add good mud flaps/splash guards. So I obviously love this video. Good job!

  • @roadsafeties-wg6hi
    @roadsafeties-wg6hi 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    like your desriptions, I am gonna do mine just like that. and Thanks for not playing loud background music👍👍👍

    • @redneckcomputergeek
      @redneckcomputergeek  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I to dislike the back ground music videos.

  • @aa-lr9zn
    @aa-lr9zn ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You should coat inside of the rocker with fluid film or similar so it doesn't rust from inside out.

  • @lukequigley121
    @lukequigley121 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sweet, Have used rectangle duct for thicker metal..Thin for dog legs , wheel openings ,fender lower.. ALSO 3m makes a structural adhesive for fenders to gkue in.. Stuff is very strong.. 40.00 for 2 part aplicator gun and cartradge.. A few screws to hold in place while glue sets .. Remove screws and glass the front and end .. I like U-pol raptor 2k trk bed coating for undercoat..Hard as a rock , won't chip, mix up only what you will use and shoot..

  • @jerkofalltrades5430
    @jerkofalltrades5430 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Well done, just got a sticker on the Forester today

  • @davedeatherage4902
    @davedeatherage4902 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You're a great thinker,
    Ignore the troll's.
    Trolls are like dandruff,
    Everybody got it.
    Thank you, and God bless you're gal, and baby on the way👍 keep up the creativity young sir!

    • @Spiritof_76
      @Spiritof_76 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Everybody doesn't have dandruff.

  • @psdaengr911
    @psdaengr911 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It looks ok for a short term (3-4 year) repair. I'm in the rust (salt) belt so to make the patch to last longer I'd spray the back of the galvanized patch with instant cold galvanize before screwing and crimping it into place because folds weaken the zinc coating making creases the starting place for corrosion. If you had access to a metals warehouse or HVAC contractor you might have gotten a piece of flat galvanized steel for less, but then you'd need to be able to shape the curve.

    • @richcombs4805
      @richcombs4805 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Out of Ontario you could have a product delivered that basically creeps super well and stopped the rust on my door bottoms...I did have to spray every fall and spring, but I use it up in rockers and behind panels etc..Corrosion Free 3000

  • @gusswenson7811
    @gusswenson7811 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That is a great idea..
    Thanks for sharing this project and information with us. 👍
    Cheers

  • @roadsafeties-wg6hi
    @roadsafeties-wg6hi 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What techniques did you use to bend the edges? Can you make a video of that? Does the heating duct steel rust quickly if not sprayed with anti-rust paint? I like the shine. thanks for your response

    • @redneckcomputergeek
      @redneckcomputergeek  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      2 vice grips and 2 pieces 4ft angle iron press it over with a 2x4 and a rubber mallet. In Maine salt 2 or 3 years when painted I never run one unpainted.

    • @psdaengr911
      @psdaengr911 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Preformed duct sections are usually galvanized, but the zinc layer is quite thin.

  • @edrushford7773
    @edrushford7773 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I did that before and it works for awhile

  • @freedomdesign4688
    @freedomdesign4688 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've replaced rocker panels in much the same way. I usually used a roll of roof flashing for the metal and many pop rivets to attach it. If the rocker panel wasn't completely rusted away, if it had holes through it but also still had enough of it left to act as a form and give it shape, then I would just install a piece of fiberglass mat right over the holes, and not patch it with metal at all.

  • @donaldbaker6961
    @donaldbaker6961 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Man nice work 😊very good quick fix I remember a while back when you got your lift I remember you had it covered but that didn’t work out I see it’s out does leaving it out cause any problems or does it seem fine I would like to get one but I would have to leave it outside as well I’m down in Massachusetts so we sometimes have the same weather minus the snow this year hope you still have the van truck I loved that build great job 👍👍👍

    • @redneckcomputergeek
      @redneckcomputergeek  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The lift is starting to show some sun damage. The pump staying fully covered is the big thing. All the grease point have ben switched to boat trailer axle grease. One of the cables has a bit of rust but they are only $100 each or so to replace.

    • @donaldbaker6961
      @donaldbaker6961 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@redneckcomputergeek thank you I may have to put one outside as well

  • @thedriver02
    @thedriver02 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I used some sheet metal screws, a can of rovker gaurd and a piece of eavestrough to close in my rockers. it's mint if ya squint!

  • @thomastieffenbacherdocsava1549
    @thomastieffenbacherdocsava1549 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Time , money and lack of experience brought me to this video. Interesting comments on why you shouldn't do this. LOL! Had similar idea with ductwork as I have some. Thanks!

  • @MattC-i5p
    @MattC-i5p 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Iv got a work beater that needs some hack bodywork.
    I might have to give this a try.

  • @c50ge
    @c50ge 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Air conditioning supply houses sell 2 thicknesses of sheet metal the slightly heavier gauge steel. If you are welding, remove the galvanized coating with sand paper. (Don’t breathe fumes when welding galvanized metal)

  • @paulmurphy5964
    @paulmurphy5964 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have some duct pipe and never thought of using it for a patch panel.
    Thank
    Good job

  • @murrayjonasson
    @murrayjonasson หลายเดือนก่อน

    That's a great idea, but you could also go to any sheet metal shop to buy it cheaper and thicker, cheaper doesn't really matter but a heavier gauge of sheet metal would probably be better

  • @TiMneR-tx1ys
    @TiMneR-tx1ys 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    under new Ontario canada cert laws. if its not a proper steel thickness and welded in every 2 inches. it fails certification

  • @paulwhite4855
    @paulwhite4855 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video and it provides great ideas for quick fixes for rust problems!😊😊

  • @callmecuz
    @callmecuz ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Although I would like to actually see how you bent the metal to form the rocker

    • @michaelwork5399
      @michaelwork5399 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s a round pipe was already pretty much the right shape

    • @noone-zq7my
      @noone-zq7my หลายเดือนก่อน

      He used two 4' pieces of angle iron clamped over a 2x4 using vise grips, i thick.

  • @joelexz4982
    @joelexz4982 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That is a great job, And good ideal.

  • @callmecuz
    @callmecuz ปีที่แล้ว +2

    No BS ! Getting it done cheap but still right ! Great Job !

  • @johndoe-mm3jk
    @johndoe-mm3jk หลายเดือนก่อน

    Made the rockers on my Cherokee out of the reflectors from them ceiling heats big warehouses have thick aluminum and the bend was already perfect last for years and years

    • @flowergarden1426
      @flowergarden1426 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Can you explain a little more what reflectors you are talking about?

  • @liljoeii6091
    @liljoeii6091 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That look awesome thank you for the video

  • @COFFEE-e3p
    @COFFEE-e3p 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    thank-you brother , another fine example of yankee inenuity !!

  • @Marco-li2mt
    @Marco-li2mt 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Rivets instead of screws ?

  • @aboveaveragejoe6291
    @aboveaveragejoe6291 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video and great work!

  • @roadsafeties-wg6hi
    @roadsafeties-wg6hi 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How did you bend the angles of the sheets?

  • @thekiller1090000
    @thekiller1090000 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    awesome job

  • @billhacks
    @billhacks ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That pipe is too expensive. a smashed car/tractor hood and plasma cutter are cheaper in my opinion. Still a great short-term repair though.

    • @joebruggman
      @joebruggman ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Good lucking making a nice radius out of that…

    • @timelordnoah5179
      @timelordnoah5179 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Short term? That’s forever

    • @joemendyk9994
      @joemendyk9994 หลายเดือนก่อน

      A plasma cutter isn't expensive?......

    • @billhacks
      @billhacks หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@joemendyk9994 The dude has several of them. companies send them on a regular basis.

  • @adammosher1115
    @adammosher1115 ปีที่แล้ว

    I should have done this instead of using the really wide duct tape and cans of foam it worked for the most part but was Ripley instead of smooth

  • @jamesv924
    @jamesv924 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice work my friend

  • @brainimplants
    @brainimplants ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've got a fever, and the only prescription is... wait, never mind it's zinc fever there is no prescription. :)

    • @C0Y0TE5
      @C0Y0TE5 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      he did not weld

  • @stevenmorris2293
    @stevenmorris2293 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m impressed and jealous he has a lift .

  • @balkanlife1ak47
    @balkanlife1ak47 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where do you buy this ??

  • @michaelwaid5737
    @michaelwaid5737 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That wouldn't pass in Pennsylvania. The material has to be as thick as the existing material. Good temp fix but for your Pennsylvania viewers it won't work.

    • @Guillotines_For_Globalists
      @Guillotines_For_Globalists 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Will they know?

    • @dontworrywhatmynameis4111
      @dontworrywhatmynameis4111 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @michaelwaid5737 I also live in Pa. This will pass inspection. I have duct tape for a cab corner and rocker. It’s passed the last two years lol.

  • @Sweet68Camaro
    @Sweet68Camaro 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What’s the deal?? You have to fix rust holes to pass some sort of body inspection? What state is this?

    • @Guillotines_For_Globalists
      @Guillotines_For_Globalists 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Liberal states often have safety inspections AND emissions testing too.

    • @Sweet68Camaro
      @Sweet68Camaro 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Guillotines_For_Globalists Yea, when I was living in California, it was an exaggerated emissions test. Here in Texas it’s only a safety inspection. I never heard of a body rust inspection.

    • @highdesert50
      @highdesert50 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Guillotines_For_Globalists Inspections in rust belt states save people's lives. Vehicle design has moved to engineered shell construction with predictable deformation characteristics in a crash than older non-structural body bolted to a ladder frame. Hence the need to maintain structural integrity. Emissions testing is a PITA, but air pollution and climate change disproportionately impact children’s health for a number of reasons: their lungs are still developing; because they are smaller, they take in more air per surface area of their body, compared to adults; they also tend to do more running around outside. Facts, not politics.

  • @lostvisitor
    @lostvisitor 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    get roof flashing in 10 foot lengths.

  • @jeckhet8805
    @jeckhet8805 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    У вас в Америке проблемы с металлом?

  • @caseybinion806
    @caseybinion806 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks good to me 😊 awesome idea😮

  • @roadsafeties-wg6hi
    @roadsafeties-wg6hi 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Would you mind making a video the whole process, and I believe your followers like me would be appreciative

  • @BlairMacRae-xp7oj
    @BlairMacRae-xp7oj 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Not allowed screws for inspection where I am from must b welded

    • @michaelwork5399
      @michaelwork5399 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      In Vermont duct tape will pass just need to take it to the right place

  • @diegosilang4823
    @diegosilang4823 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Problem with the home depot, sometimes they dont have the right thickness available they often too thin. I can get a 20 guage for 40 buck from an auto parts store.

  • @boomstickkid
    @boomstickkid ปีที่แล้ว +1

    just buy real 2 part truck bed coating and a undercoating gun, a much better quality product and cheaper then getting bent over on spray cans.

  • @dannyfisher6681
    @dannyfisher6681 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Pure white boy genius... Proud to be one myself!

    • @TEMUJINARTS
      @TEMUJINARTS 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      What an odd thing to say..

  • @stanallport6746
    @stanallport6746 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    should have backfilled the metal with foam for rigidity..

  • @pstreetgarage7304
    @pstreetgarage7304 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good idea

  • @leorobinson5737
    @leorobinson5737 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks good to me

  • @b1gzdu32
    @b1gzdu32 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Système D 👌🏼😎

  • @Michael-lq3me
    @Michael-lq3me ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would do that

  • @michaelannen4168
    @michaelannen4168 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice

  • @peterjackson2658
    @peterjackson2658 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would not pass where i live ,but ok if your selling it,lol.

    • @joemendyk9994
      @joemendyk9994 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Note to self: Don't buy from this guy....don't hire this guy....don't let your daughter date this guy.....

  • @starrider4878
    @starrider4878 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Foam absorbs water and is not a good idea 😂

  • @stephenJones-fj8dr
    @stephenJones-fj8dr 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    wow

  • @stevemorris3710
    @stevemorris3710 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If Women don't find you handsome......