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malekogirl

06-15-2011 02:15 PM

Rocker panel?

Can anyone tell me or show me, preferably, what the rocker panel on the fender actually is? Thanks in advance and I apologize for my stupidity!! :D

virgin1

06-15-2011 02:26 PM

No worries, but a rocker panel is not on or part of a fender. It is what you likely step over every time you get in or out of any vehicle. It's that long thin panel beneath the doors of a vehicle. It adds strength to the vehicle, and in modern unibody cars is actually part of the "frame" of the vehicle.

malekogirl

06-15-2011 02:31 PM

Mahalo for any information! Taking it to an autobody shop to repair the driver's side after an accident. The 5 is looking sad right now.

So what is the difference between that and the "rocker molding"?

virgin1

06-15-2011 02:39 PM

Molding is for appearance, usually made of thin, plated metal or plastic. It offers no support for the body.
Icing on the cake is all.

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