DHC Offroad Rock Rails

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DHC Offroad Rock Rails

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As many of you know, I have built a few sets of what are known as Rock Rails for a few vans out there. I had an AS.com member (snapple) contact me about pricing a set that were a little more "custom". He wanted a set more for everyday use and not necesarily for severe rock crawling. He wanted to be able to use the side step for rocker protection as well as a side step to access the roof rack easier for loading and unloading kayak's and canoe's.

Once they were built it was decided that we would have them powder coated in a semi-gloss black for extra durability. These are actually the 3rd design and incorporated a full length rocker panel pinch weld seam mount to distribute the forces better, thanks to Lockdoc! \:D/

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These will stick out about 9" from the pinch weld seam so you can get an idea. The price for a set of these powder coated black is $450 and includes stainless mounting hardware and installation if you come to my place! They can be coated in basically any color you can think of! Once Bill comes up to mount these on June 22nd, I will post pics of them mounted on his van for your viewing pleasure.
Current rides:
2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition

Mileage spreadsheet

Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy

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Post by astrozam »

They looked great when I saw them before P.C they look even better now,you did a 1st class job welding those up Dean =D> they should look great on snapple's van

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Post by LiftedAWDAstro »

Bill stopped by and we got them installed! Here's the pics.

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Current rides:
2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition

Mileage spreadsheet

Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy

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Looks hott =D>
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Post by 9dawgs »

Those look great Dean! Will they fit with body cladding installed? I may have to spring for a set a little later on...gotta pay for my daughter's wedding in November...
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'98 Astro 4X2 (SOLD)

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Post by LiftedAWDAstro »

We'll find out when I build and install a set on my 03. I plan to do it in the Fall.
Current rides:
2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition

Mileage spreadsheet

Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy
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Post by 9dawgs »

Cool, keep us posted \:D/
Jim<><

'99 Astro 4X2, (RIP) 4" Overland Lift, 31X10.50/15 BF Goodrich AT T/A KO,
Rancho RS5000 shocks, Rockford Fosgate RFX9000, Red Top Optima, K&N Filter
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'98 Astro 4X2 (SOLD)

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Post by LiftedAWDAstro »

I made a set for CD0156's lifted 99 4x4 and he has the cladding. No issues that I recall installing them.
Current rides:
2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition

Mileage spreadsheet

Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy

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Post by BLAZER »

Good job Dean, look much better than my nerf bars hanging down, Wished I ad some extra $$$$$
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