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Andrew
09-24-2009, 02:23 PM
Hey JG members,
I thought I'd share with you my next modification besides the door moldings which are still in progress and being painted as we speak.

Dreamer was selling his Overland Rock Rails and I decided to buy them.

I wanted to get an idea of what my 99 WJ Laredo would look like without the skirts, so I popped one off and wiped it down. I must say, the jeep looks even better. Now it's only missing the Rock Rails. Check out the pictures!

Heres with the Side Skirt on:
http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/97/l_5fbcf5296db844d380d053e517335122.jpg

Heres the side skirt off, laying on the ground:
http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/8/l_03e13e818d5d46ea9f92c8239923ba86.jpg

Heres the almost complete look, just waiting on the Overland Rock Rails :)
http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/82/l_10dc69707c164770ab743d6f3ef74f37.jpg

Closer look, likey likey? :p
http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/67/l_887b8662b02249b1b9a0095064e4cbfd.jpg

As you can see, where my finger is pointing (touching) the Rock Rails will cover that up? Kinda?
http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/59/l_c4282a0252804c8e967655609092b5f6.jpg

Another view closer for the front. Can't wait for the LAREDO to be gone!
http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/85/l_e4272b73cf3946f9bbd4892d0976faf2.jpg
Dylans3960ccs
09-24-2009, 02:45 PM
Did it come factory hiding that all that skin(paint)!?!
Andrew
09-24-2009, 02:50 PM
Did it come factory hiding that all that skin(paint)!?!

Yes Dylan, :) I was surprised too. Theres little scratches here and there because its an old vehicle. But yes, painted underneath.
Dylans3960ccs
09-24-2009, 02:56 PM
I'll have to pop mine off and have a look for my self later :D
Andrew
09-24-2009, 03:10 PM
Theres one screw on each end, and then 6 snap in for each side skirt. Becareful, its a Bitch to get off. Use something soft in between the plastic and paint so you dont scratch it. :)
NHWK05
09-24-2009, 05:09 PM
That looks so good dude. Jeep never seemed to understand how many rust problems were caused by those plastic rocker covers. The rock rails will bolt up near that seam(pinch weld) and cover it up nicely for you.

You jeep is looking great, cant wait to see all the nice new body moldings on.
Dylans3960ccs
09-24-2009, 05:18 PM
The side skirt does cover up and save the paint from rocks and stuff though :)
NHWK05
09-24-2009, 05:20 PM
They make good paints for that kind of stuff. The side skirts on the WJ holds in moisture and makes rust more commonly. Go look at most ZJs they will most likely have rot behind them and WJs too now.
dreamer1213
09-24-2009, 05:20 PM
Looks awesome Drew....its gonna look great with the rails too!

They cover up that nice paint so that the bottom of the rocker panel will match the gray plastic....thats funny!
Andrew
09-24-2009, 06:54 PM
Yeah, I was surprised that the paint was in that good condition. :)
Very please with the results so far! Makes my jeep look more like a Limited!
I can't wait to get my hands on the Rock Rails.

I'll be painting the Rock Rails AFTER I get it installed on my jeep so I know its ready to go and situated when it's actually painted (finished).
Dylans3960ccs
09-24-2009, 06:57 PM
your gonna . . . paint? the rocker rails?
Andrew
09-24-2009, 07:43 PM
Yes, I'm painting them the same color as my jeep. :)
Dylans3960ccs
09-24-2009, 07:56 PM
^^ Ok . . . well I guess I'll just have to wait to see how it looks when you get some pics :thumbsup:

best of luck to you.

Dylan
Andrew
09-24-2009, 08:00 PM
When I receive it, I'll put it on, get the holes drilled and i'll take pictures. then i'll take it off and get it painted. :)

Thanks Dylan! :D