Cracked rockers
02-28-2010, 04:31 PM
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Cracked rockers
I've been reading about the problem with rockers cracking. So today I go out to the back garage and uncover the R/T. Sure enough the rockers are cracked and it's not been run since mid Oct. It's just been setting and they also cracked. Looks like I'll be going to Dodge tomorrow to see what they are going to do. I probably won't be able to get it out for at least another month though. Anyone else have this problem? It seems to be a cold weather problem I think.
03-01-2010, 04:01 AM
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I've been reading about the problem with rockers cracking. So today I go out to the back garage and uncover the R/T. Sure enough the rockers are cracked and it's not been run since mid Oct. It's just been setting and they also cracked. Looks like I'll be going to Dodge tomorrow to see what they are going to do. I probably won't be able to get it out for at least another month though. Anyone else have this problem? It seems to be a cold weather problem I think.
i will have to go out and look at mine, my cars been parked for the most part since early November, had it out 3 times since with the last being the day i installed the new wheels and tires which was January 9Th.
I gotta tell you though, i sure am itching for a drive and with any luck it will be this coming weekend if the rain mid week is hard enough to wash the salt off the road.
03-01-2010, 02:08 PM
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Cracked Rocker Panels
The cracked rocker panel problem is very common. On another forum, 48% of all Challenger owners polled have experienced this. Some of the suspected causes are:
1. Cheap plastics.
2. Body flex.
3. Cold weather.
4. 1/4" too short.
5. Garage car lifts.
If you go to the dealer, they should cover the replacement under your warranty. To be safe, print out the many complaints on the forums and take them with you. You should complain to customer service to document your problem. There is a writing campaign that is starting to make Chrysler produce better engineered replacements.
I have a cracked passenger side rocker and intend to get it replaced in the Spring.
1. Cheap plastics.
2. Body flex.
3. Cold weather.
4. 1/4" too short.
5. Garage car lifts.
If you go to the dealer, they should cover the replacement under your warranty. To be safe, print out the many complaints on the forums and take them with you. You should complain to customer service to document your problem. There is a writing campaign that is starting to make Chrysler produce better engineered replacements.
I have a cracked passenger side rocker and intend to get it replaced in the Spring.
03-01-2010, 03:29 PM
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The cracked rocker panel problem is very common. On another forum, 48% of all Challenger owners polled have experienced this. Some of the suspected causes are:
1. Cheap plastics.
2. Body flex.
3. Cold weather.
4. 1/4" too short.
5. Garage car lifts.
If you go to the dealer, they should cover the replacement under your warranty. To be safe, print out the many complaints on the forums and take them with you. You should complain to customer service to document your problem. There is a writing campaign that is starting to make Chrysler produce better engineered replacements.
I have a cracked passenger side rocker and intend to get it replaced in the Spring.
1. Cheap plastics.
2. Body flex.
3. Cold weather.
4. 1/4" too short.
5. Garage car lifts.
If you go to the dealer, they should cover the replacement under your warranty. To be safe, print out the many complaints on the forums and take them with you. You should complain to customer service to document your problem. There is a writing campaign that is starting to make Chrysler produce better engineered replacements.
I have a cracked passenger side rocker and intend to get it replaced in the Spring.
03-02-2010, 03:55 AM
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im leaning towards the plastics compound or body flex/mounting method.
people in warmer climates have the problem and i doubt its
due to a garage lift because some of the guys cars have never
been on one unless the dealer puts them up to inspect before sale
people in warmer climates have the problem and i doubt its
due to a garage lift because some of the guys cars have never
been on one unless the dealer puts them up to inspect before sale
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All four corners are cracked on mine. I got my at the end of April last year and it has less than 5,000 miles on it. It has been setting outside this winter but has not been driven for a few months now. This sucks.