Anyone going to install Mopar Performance Rock Rails on their Rubicon?

[Rubidouxit]

Could anyone comment on the install? Fast? Easy? One person job or no?

Install was easy. Took about 45 minutes or so. I had my wife and daughter help me hold the rails coming off and new ones going back on. An extra set or two of hands is very helpful but two people could do the job. The new rails are heavy for sure. They look good and we like them so far.

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[Jeep007]

I just installed them, it was easy and straight forward. Did it myself & took a little over an hour to do. First picture is with the original rock rails.

 

[sost1sg]

I just installed them, it was easy and straight forward. Did it myself & took a little over an hour to do. First picture is with the original rock rails.

Man those look great. You’re making it hard for me not to order. How did u manage as one person install?

 

[Jeep007]

Man those look great. You’re making it hard for me not to order. How did u manage as one person install?

It wasn’t that bad. Took the 3 bolts out underneath first then I unscrewed the 6 nuts that are on the rails that are horizontal. It then comes straight out. The screws attached to the rails is what makes it easy because it holds everything in place before you attach all the bolts to it.

 

[Matthew/E36]

What Jeep007 said. I had a wife and two small kids "helping", which was really fun actually!

Just be careful when you install them if you're doing it alone so when you slide them on the holder bolts, it doesn't pop off. It's even easier with 2 people. Think it was about an hour or less taking my time, getting sockets out, putting my old rails back in the MOPAR box, etc.

I have pics of mine over in the granite thread.

 

[sost1sg]

Thanks for the info gents. I’ll prolly order them.

 

[stingGreyNJ]

Do you think these limit the ability to put 35s on stock Rubi. They go into the wheel well a bit in front. Enough to matter at full lock, sway bar disconnected and full articulation?

 

[SUP N]

Do you think these limit the ability to put 35s on stock Rubi. They go into the wheel well a bit in front. Enough to matter at full lock, sway bar disconnected and full articulation?

I haven't tried "fully flexed" but I've got 35s with no lift (Rubicon) and haven't experienced any rubbing at all with the rock rails (I've been off road with sway disconnected, full lock, etc. without issues). But like I said, don't think I've been fully flexed off road yet, so I can't speak specifically to that.

 

[Jeep007]

Do you think these limit the ability to put 35s on stock Rubi. They go into the wheel well a bit in front. Enough to matter at full lock, sway bar disconnected and full articulation?

Here are pictures of the rear and front fender well.

 

[Kadonny]

Great, will be on my early mod list. Thanks for the info and great pics from everyone.

 

[Gnomad]

Installed mine today. Easy one person job...hour max.

Below are pics with the rubi rail and then the new rail. Running on the stock 33s.

They are the exact same length...don’t think rubbing would be an issue.

 

[JayO]

After reading through this thread, I decided to purchase these Mopar rails/steps. I found a great deal on Ebay...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/MOPAR-BODYSIDE-82215165AB/273034751304?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

The only catch is they are not offering shipping, and the rails need to be picked up. But, it turns out he let me set up a UPS pickup through my company, so I can still get the rails from TX to MA while getting a great deal and saving on the sales tax. Also, the price automatically adjusted from $693 to $740 overnight, but he honored the original price. Although, even at $740, it still seems like a good deal.

 

[sprk33]

I didn't like the MOPAR ones....I went with Rough Country...

 

[sprk33]

I didn't like the MOPAR ones....I went with Rough Country...

$349 from Rough Country

 

[Kadonny]

I just installed them, it was easy and straight forward. Did it myself & took a little over an hour to do. First picture is with the original rock rails.

That right there is the perfect pic to show them and I really like the look. Functional step, functional protection for rocks, functional protection for stone chips/mud and reasonably priced. Well, 3 out of 4 anyway, they are expensive. Still, I think this is the route I'm going. Thanks for all the information ITT.

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