[Black 'Hawk]

I am looking into making a set of rock rails for the wife's 'hawk, and have it mostly figured out, but HOW DO THESE FACTORY PLASTIC ONES COME OFF? Metal, and fab is easy, but tiny plastic clips stump me...

They are little rectangle clips, but I don't see any sort of release... ??? I'm lost!

If any of y'all have exp with these I would appreciate the help.

AND, I don't want to damage them getting them off!

 

[Gator]

I know what ya mean, I've been working on the rear end and it's a puzzle!
google has helped me

today I removed the accessory power outlet only after figuring it out by googleing ....

 

[Nalcyon]

I ripped one off offroading this weekend all try and get a pic that may help u.

 

[ua_who]

I ripped one off offroading this weekend all try and get a pic that may help u.

And THAT's how it's done. D:

I too will most likely get some rock rails as my first serious mod.
Knowing how to get the plastic pieces off will be a big help.

 

[Black 'Hawk]

I ripped one off offroading this weekend all try and get a pic that may help u.

Thats how I would like to take them off, but I would probably loose half of everything I own shortly thereafter!!!

Shoot us a pic when you are able!

 

[Ol'Greg]

Thats how I would like to take them off, but I would probably loose half of everything I own shortly thereafter!!!

Shoot us a pic when you are able!

I'm sure I will get crap for this but I have been seeing it over and over again on the forums:

Loose vs Lose

Loose is an adjective, the opposite of tight or contained.

My shoes are loose

I have a loose tooth

There's a dog running loose in the street


Lose

Lose is a verb that means to suffer the loss of, to miss.

I win! You lose!

Don't lose your keys

I never lose bets

 

[Black 'Hawk]

Ahhhhh!!! Crud! That is a pet peeve of mine too.. I usually proofread my posts, but was in a hurry... My fingers got a little carried away. You sir are absolutely correct, that is like people saying they want new rims (not wheels)! You got me.. Dang I lose...

 

[Black 'Hawk]

Oh, I almost forgot...
SMART ASS!!! Haha

 

[Nalcyon]

I hope these help. The trim piece is actually still out on the trail somewhere. You can see how that bottom molding took some big scratches so my door didn't. It did itsbjob but rock rails are definitely in order for this vehicle and its style of wheeling.

 

[Black 'Hawk]

Thanks for posting the pictures! It sure clears up the mystery for me, now to fab the rock rails!

Thanks!

 

[barnettd]

lost

Oh, I almost forgot...
SMART ASS!!! Haha

I like the pictures of the TH with the plastic ripped off. That's earning your stripes!

 

[Nalcyon]

I like the pictures of the TH with the plastic ripped off. That's earning your stripes!

Thanks. I think rock rails don't necessarily need to be factory standard but anyone wheeling these hawks should get them. The ground clearance makes it a different wheeling experience and I find myself not worrying so much about break over angle as I did in the jk but now utilize the full skid plates to just slide over or teeter totter over obstacles. It was a matter of time before the side trim got ripped off to be replaced by rock rails and I'm surprised they lasted this long. Btw the skidplates work very well. They've taken a lot of hard hits with no damage.

 

[Black 'Hawk]

Btw the skidplates work very well. They've taken a lot of hard hits with no damage.

That is great news!