Rocker panel ??

Is the body part directly under the door called a rocker panel?

If so, mine is rotting out...

Is the best solution to cut out and weld a new piece?

My brother bought a MIG welder 2 years ago and he's getting better at it. We welded together a trailer for my 16-foot Jon boat last summer and it worked out pretty well.

Thx for your input !!

yep that is the rocker panel. you have the right idea of how to repair it too, just make sure you measure b4 u cut the old one off so ur new one will line up

cut it off and body drop it to the door. oh yeah.

So... bring a battery powered recip saw (aka Sawzall) with a metal blade with me to the wrecker and cut away ???

I was thinking of cutting maybe an inch longer on each end so I can trim to fit afterwards...

Suggestions?

sorry, no can do... this is a work truck, as well as a daily driver... or it will be next summer once we get some mechanical work done first.

be careful, the rockers are a structural part of the cab. if you mess that up you're doors will sag over time when they're open.
it's important to brace the area too.
cutting the new rocker a little big is better than too small... and cut your existing rocker too small is better than too big.

Uh oh,better get Bondo!