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Jeep Rock Sliders And Body Armor Pieces Powdercoated
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Jeep Rock Sliders And Body Armor Pieces Powdercoated
Once all of the appropriate holes were drilled in the body of our '03 Wrangler Rubicon, the ORE crew removed the Rokmen Mercenary sliders and corners and sent them to a local powdercoater. Scientific Spray Finshes in Fullerton, California, did an awesome job of applying a flat black powdercoat finish and got the parts back to us in record time.
Jeep Rock Sliders And Body Armor Silicone
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Jeep Rock Sliders And Body Armor Silicone
Before installing the freshly coated parts, they applied black silicone to the backsides around the bolt holes and across the upper edges. This was done to lessen the chance of rust or corrosion by keeping moisture from seeping in.
Jeep Rock Sliders And Body Armor Secure Corners
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Jeep Rock Sliders And Body Armor Secure Corners
The crew at Off Road Evolution then secured the Rokmen sliders and corners using the provided stainless steel hardware. The Allen bolts were tightened from the inside of the body so as not to damage the fresh powdercoat.
Jeep Rock Sliders And Body Armor Secure Sides
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Jeep Rock Sliders And Body Armor Secure Sides
The remaining corner bolts were installed until all were secured.
Jeep Rock Sliders And Body Armor Secure Sliders
The Mercenary sliders were... 
   
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Jeep Rock Sliders And Body Armor Secure Sliders
The Mercenary sliders were also secured using the provided hardware.
Jeep Rock Sliders And Body Armor Slider Backing Plates
Rokmen supplies backing plates... 
   
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Jeep Rock Sliders And Body Armor Slider Backing Plates
Rokmen supplies backing plates to provide extra strength to the mounting of the sliders.
Jeep Rock Sliders And Body Armor Rear Corners
The rear corners feature bolt... 
   
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Jeep Rock Sliders And Body Armor Rear Corners
The rear corners feature bolt holes for mounting the factory fender flares.
Jeep Rock Sliders And Body Armor Complete
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Jeep Rock Sliders And Body Armor Complete
As a final step of the installation, the tailgate and stock taillights were installed. Metal plates are provided to space out the tailgate hinge the same degree as the corners.
Jeep Rock Sliders And Body Armor Sliders Complete
The stock front flares were... 
   
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Jeep Rock Sliders And Body Armor Sliders Complete
The stock front flares were installed over the Rokmen sliders. No trimming was necessary for fitment.
Jeep Rock Sliders And Body Armor Sliders Corners
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Jeep Rock Sliders And Body Armor Sliders Corners
With the Rokmen sliders and corners in place, this Wrangler Rubicon is much more prepared for the trail. The sliders and corners will resist body damage from trail obstacles.
Jeep Rock Sliders And Body Armor Tube Guards
The DOM tube guards on the... 
   
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Jeep Rock Sliders And Body Armor Tube Guards
The DOM tube guards on the corners create a great handhold for squeezing between the Jeep and the edge of the trail and will also aid in resisting body damage in many off-road situations.
Off Road Evolution
www.offroadevolution.com
Scientific Spray Finishes
Fullerton
CA
Rokmen Manufacturing

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