Repair body parts- lower rocker panel ?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Ship_shape, Jun 30, 2025.

  1. Ship_shape

    Ship_shape Junior Member

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    IMG_2609.jpeg Has anybody seen for sale , pre formed , sheet metal body parts for repairing the rocker panel behind the rear door ? This seems to be a standard place where rust eats through on many of the early Prius gen 1 & 2 .

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    Yes that should be available outter rocker panel replacement
     
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    I’m hoping to find a corner piece that extends up the side a few inches. I’ve seen these repair corners for U.S. pickup trucks, but not for the Prius.
     
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    Because you just call down south to a salvage yard for 1/4 rocker cut out. They send exactly what you talking about . I used to cut em out many yrs ago at Southside auto parts Durham NC
     
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    Isn't it unusual for a Texas vehicle have rust like that? What else is rusty under there?
     
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