09 tahoe rocker panel rot..issues finding parts

[suedburger]

my rocker panel is rotted apart...the only thing i found was this https://www.worldpartsdirect.com/oe...vPXRhaG9lJnk9MjAwOSZ0PWxzJmU9NS0zbC12OC1mbGV4 but the only part i really need is the very bottom of it..is there a more affordable option out there( short of fabricating it)?

 

[Fless]

LMC Truck?

Steel Body Parts

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www.lmctruck.com

 

[OR VietVet]

LMC Truck?

Steel Body Parts

Shop from thousands of parts and accessories to help you restore, maintain, and customize your Chevrolet, GMC, Dodge or Ford truck or SUV. Keep 'em on the road with the right part, right price, right now.

www.lmctruck.com

My first thought as well. Used to be able to drive there in 20 minutes and get what I needed.

 

[suedburger]

they (lmc) only has the rocker panel for the suburban...apparently according to the dealer i called gm only had a "door opening frame"..

 

[wjburken]

Is this more like what you’re looking for?

https://www.carparts.com/rocker-panel?&vehicle%5Byear%5D=2009&vehicle%5Bmake%5D=Chevrolet&vehicle%5Bmodel%5D=Tahoe&vehicle%5Bsubmodel%5D=LT&vehicle%5Bcylinders%5D=8&vehicle%5Bliter%5D=5%2E3

 

[suedburger]

Is this more like what you’re looking for?

https://www.carparts.com/rocker-panel?&vehicle%5Byear%5D=2009&vehicle%5Bmake%5D=Chevrolet&vehicle%5Bmodel%5D=Tahoe&vehicle%5Bsubmodel%5D=LT&vehicle%5Bcylinders%5D=8&vehicle%5Bliter%5D=5%2E3

they are the inners...the part that you see when you open the doors and has the upright flange that the gasket goes on, is what i need......i did start the fab them up, it's a slow process but the passenger side isn't much better

 

[Charlie207]

Try here? https://raybuck.com/panels/chevrole...hevrolet&fwp_model=tahoe&fwp_year_single=2008

Make sure to clear the filters for your specific rig.

 

[swathdiver]

Check GMPartsDirect and GMPartsGiant as well.

 

[sub08]

I would avoid GMPARTSGIANT - They sent me DORMAN 4WD actuator instead of OEM as I was expecting and I had to pay restocking fee and shipping for it. I will say away from them. I also read lots of people had bad experience with GMPARTSDIRECT.

 

[B-train]

@sub08 I agree with your statement. They are shady and hard to deal with. I will never do business with them again.

Valleyparts.com seems like a good option I've used before. You can actually talk to a parts guy at the dealership.