Pinch Weld?

[fyrefight]

Hey folks. I've seen several posts mentioning a pinch weld. I've searched with no luck. Can someone please post a pic or two of this? Before I look into swapping out the sliders on my truck I'd like to know what I'm looking at in that respect.
Thanks in advance.

Sponsored

 

[Georgia Jeeper]

The little ugly part circled in this picture is the pinch weld.

 

[Jonny A]

I don't have a photo handy. But I believe what you are talking about is the lowest part of your jeeps body below the doors that is painted you body color. It is flat and about an 1/8 of an inch thick. You may see small circular indents, they are welds. Pinching the panel. I have a Rubicon, with rock sliders as included, so I do not see the pinch welds unless I get down and look for them. On a stock trim Sport, no rock rails or steps, you will see the pinch weld under the doors.

 

[Jonny A]

The little ugly part circled in this picture is the pinch weld.

Ya beat me to the explanation by 30 seconds!

 

[fyrefight]

The little ugly part circled in this picture is the pinch weld.

Well that makes sense, and it it a bit unsightly. I guess if/when the time comes I'll have to mask it off and spray with bedliner coating. Thanks

 

[teamblkdog]

Some sliders (Rock Hard 4x4) will use the existing holes in the pinch weld as extra mounting points, concealing it altogether.

 

[fyrefight]

Some sliders (Rock Hard 4x4) will use the existing holes in the pinch weld as extra mounting points, concealing it altogether.

I currently have the Mopar sliders on my Willys. I'm just thinking of swapping them out for something with steps to assist the wife getting in/out.

 

[rr11]

I have the factory rock rails, wife wanted steps. I installed the MORE Offroad hidden steps, I am please with the product. That said they are expensive and a bit of a PIA to install but very high quality and give my wife the step she wanted.

 

[canjeep33]

I have the factory rock rails, wife wanted steps. I installed the MORE Offroad hidden steps, I am please with the product. That said they are expensive and a bit of a PIA to install but very high quality and give my wife the step she wanted.

Do you have a picture of these steps installed?

 

[rr11]

will try to get pictures, will be at hospital next two days.

 

[whiteglad]

check out the Rock Hard page and imbedded video that is on youtube:
Rock Hard 4x4™ Patriot Series Tube Slider Rocker Guards - Angled Up for Jeep Gladiator JT 2020 - Current [RH-80104]

Sponsored