Overview
The Poison Spyder Rocker Knockers with Sliders, bare steel, part number 18-08-020, are body-mounted rocker guards with a tubular slider, written for the Jeep JK in 4-door models. They protect the rocker panel area while letting the Jeep slide over rocks and obstacles, and the body-mounted design is what sets them apart from the frame-mounted version.
Rocker panels are the most vulnerable part of a JK’s body, since they take hits from below and from the side on tight trails. These guards cover that area in 3/16 inch plate steel and add a slider that keeps the body sides away from taller rocks and trees.
Key features
- Body-mounted to the tub at 14 strategic bolt locations
- Mounting plate of 3/16 inch plate steel, precision brake-formed
- Tubular rocker rail of 1.75 inch by .120 wall DOM tubing
- Slider rail of CNC-bent 1.5 inch by .120 wall DOM tubing
- Removable outer slider skid with oval dimples
- Drain reliefs in the mounting plate to keep debris from collecting
Rocker protection on the trail
Rocker guards take contact on the sides of the body where rocks, stumps and tree trunks are common on tight trails. A body-mounted guard shares that load with the tub, while the slider keeps the Jeep moving over obstacles instead of catching them. Trail use puts repeated stress on the bolt points, so the guard should be checked as part of routine inspection.
Choosing between bare steel and a painted finish depends on how the Jeep will be used. Bare steel can be touched up with paint after welds or new scratches, and it can be coated later for more corrosion protection. Pair the guards with regular frame and mount checks, and plan the install around the cutting and drilling the kit requires.
- Check bolts and nut plates after every few trail trips
- Look for cracks at the bracket welds
- Clear mud from the drain reliefs
- Touch up bare steel to slow rust
Specifications
| Brand | Poison Spyder Customs |
|---|---|
| Part number | 18-08-020 |
| UPC | 614901727548 |
| Type | Formed plate guard with tubular standoff |
| Finish | Bare steel |
| Mounting | Body tub, 14 bolt locations |
| Mounting plate | 3/16 inch plate steel |
| Rocker rail | 1.75 inch by .120 wall DOM |
| Slider rail | 1.5 inch by .120 wall DOM |
| Outer skid | Removable, countersunk stainless flat-head screws |
| Installation | Cutting or drilling required |
Vehicle fitment
They fit the 4-door Jeep JK, the Wrangler from 2007 to 2018. Confirm your Jeep is a 4-door JK and check the body mounting points against your vehicle before ordering.
Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Installation involves cutting or drilling, since the guards bolt to the body at key areas and the mounting plate is fitted to the tub. The guards work with any suspension, including long arm kits, and they lift with the body when a body lift is installed.
The skid attaches with countersunk stainless steel flat-head cap screws, so the outer surface stays flush when the screws are tightened.
What’s included
Rocker knockers with sliders, removable outer skid, mounting hardware and installation instructions.
