Mangled Rocker Panel

[05PhillyStang]

I swear, these things only happen to people who TRY to take care fo their cars...

I was backed in to the last parking space of the row. On my passenger side was the curb. It was "L" shaped (the L was at the front of the car). As I was pulling out of the space, I turned the wheel to the right too early. The front tire cleared the curb, but the point on the curb caught my rocker panel. I was actually stuck up on the curb because the rear passenger tire was barely touching the ground.

So, now that I have to buy a new rocker panel, I figured I'd get something nice. Any recommendations out there? Also, I'm assuming if i get aftermarket rocker panels, I'd have to get aftermarket front and rear bumpers so the height would be even all around, correct? Or is there a panel out there that keeps the same height as stock.

Thanks for the help

 

[jlisle01]

Can't help you with aftermarket rockers but if you want a cheaper fix try this:

http://www.v6mustangstuff.com/TakeOffParts.htm

 

[abouttobeglue]

i did the same thing to my passenger side rocker panel two weeks after i had my car. got stuck on a jagged rock going down a dirt driveway, i was careful but didnt see the dip after the rock. it was a sickening crunch. 260 dollars later for a new ford part painted and put on by the local dealership.

 

[67&05STANGS]

FYI, If you go with picking up the take off parts, you still need to buy new hardware. The plastic clips and push pins on the original rockers are one time use even if you are careful taking the old parts off.

 

[05PhillyStang]

FYI, If you go with picking up the take off parts, you still need to buy new hardware. The plastic clips and push pins on the original rockers are one time use even if you are careful taking the old parts off.

I was wondering that. can I get the hardware from the dealership?

BTW, thanks for the tips, everyone. Very helpful

abouttobeglue, I remember the crunch...horrible sound

 

[67&05STANGS]

The clips are available from the Dealer. They do come prepackaged.

 

[05PhillyStang]

I know this is an old post but I finally got around to getting a replacement rocker panel. How do I remove the clips underneath holding up the rocker panel?

Thanks.

 

[Emay]

I know this is an old post but I finally got around to getting a replacement rocker panel. How do I remove the clips underneath holding up the rocker panel?

Thanks.

I used an interior panel bar (like the door skin tools) for pulling those out so I could test fit my Cervini kit.