What side steps / rock rails to add to JL Wrangler?

[OnNightfall]

OK. Installed the Roam steps to get a good look and photo's. Its pretty straight forward but I did need to drill out the holes a little in the pinch seam. Not a Roam problem but a Jeep inconsistency and not all needed to be bored out. To make it easier install the brackets and hand tighten the bolts. I used a rubber mallet to adjust as needed. Once the brackets are installed just set the rails on top. THIS WILL SAVE YOUR BACK and make this a one man or lady job.

For those that want to black out the Roam logo or hide the pinch seam you can just add that piece behind and it will cover. See photo. I tried it both ways and decided to black it out. You could also paint those to really have it stand out which I am kicking around.

Really impressed with how tight they get to the body and hide the seams like the Rubi rails. Solid as well.

Also...if you use these steps barefoot you can kiss your feet goodbye.

FYI...i did not hook up the lights. That is for another day and for TTEChris to handle.

How did you black out the Roam logo? and does this actually work as a step? Example will short women or older people get to that as a step? Thanks!

Sponsored

 

[Rubi-Zero]

How did you black out the Roam logo? and does this actually work as a step? Example will short women or older people get to that as a step? Thanks!

The Roam steps come with a blackout plate, and yes they will work as a step, but I guess it depends on how high your Jeep is lifted and the legs of the person getting into the Jeep.

 

[Cody6597]

How did you black out the Roam logo? and does this actually work as a step? Example will short women or older people get to that as a step? Thanks!

As mentioned they come with a plate that blacks out the logo.

Regarding the step I’m sitting on 37’s with a 2 1/2 inch RC lift and my 50 pound 4ft tall daughter can use them.

 

[jeremyjeep]

The Sidearm Step is the perfect compliment to your new Jeep JL!

https://shop.ironcrossautomotive.com/p/18-19-jeep-wrangler-jl-4-door-iron-cross-side-arm-steps-black

Do you have any better photos of these? The two on the website don't help much either. It would be great to have pictures that aren't so extremely close up and at better angles and lighting, like the ones posted to this thread for the other steps/rails.

 

[Sgt Beavis]

How did you black out the Roam logo? and does this actually work as a step? Example will short women or older people get to that as a step? Thanks!

My steps are arriving soon. My wife is only 5'4" so I'll let you know how much easier it makes it for her.

Of course I'm getting a 3.5" lift and 35" tires next week so I'm starting to think these steps may not be enough for her.. ha

 

[Jkohler]

Are you guys getting shipping notifications from Anthony? I was told mine where ready to ship Friday or maybe Monday I haven't received anything shipping wise from them.

 

[Sgt Beavis]

Are you guys getting shipping notifications from Anthony? I was told mine where ready to ship Friday or maybe Monday I haven't received anything shipping wise from them.

I got my shipping notice this morning from UPS

 

[MDG]

Are you guys getting shipping notifications from Anthony? I was told mine where ready to ship Friday or maybe Monday I haven't received anything shipping wise from them.

I exchanged emails with him on Friday 7/13 and he said mine would go out Monday 7/16. Guess what, today is now Wednesday 7/18 and nothing!

 

[IronCrossAutomotive]

Do you have any better photos of these? The two on the website don't help much either. It would be great to have pictures that aren't so extremely close up and at better angles and lighting, like the ones posted to this thread for the other steps/rails.

I hope these help!

 

[Gregodav]

I hope these help!

Wow! hose look great!

 

[ROAM]

Ok...you guys talked me into it. Just placed an order with Roam. Honestly, these DO look the best, aesthetically(!)...they match the angles of the stock fenders really well. I'm planning on just plugging the LED holes with some solid rubber grommets. Is the hole size 23mm?

What kind of lead time am I looking at? A month...?

You'll have them at your door by next week

 

[EEBob]

You'll have them at your door by next week

@ROAM Does that imply that those who have been on the wait list since May and paid since June (27th to be exact) will be caught up and shipped?

 

[OnNightfall]

My steps are arriving soon. My wife is only 5'4" so I'll let you know how much easier it makes it for her.

Of course I'm getting a 3.5" lift and 35" tires next week so I'm starting to think these steps may not be enough for her.. ha

Please let me know. This is my concern vs the ones with actual steps. Thanks!

 

[Khsonic03]

Just installed rock slide engineering rock rail steps on JL rubicon. Love them and more importantly the wife loves them too

Having a hard time finding pictures/info on this, but it appears like the ends of these don't have caps. Is that correct? Any issues with mud/dirt getting in there?

 

[TTEChris]

For those that have received their ROAM steps here is a very simple/short walk through of the install process. Sorry for the crappy pictures, started late and wanted to get home to my wife/kids.
For Starters the three brackets for the steps are marked on the bag, and all have little indexing holes(one, two or three depending on location.) One goes in the front, three in the back. I'm sure you can guess where two goes

Once you go to put them on the Jeep pay attention to the size of the holes in the pinch seem. Roam has included two different size bolts due to this variation. The small holes get a black bolt with a washer, and the large holes get the longer/larger bolts with the 13mm head.
The center mount is the only one that has two larger holes. I like to put the bolts in the brackets finger tight with nuts behind the pinch seem, then install the bolt from the bottom also finger tight(I used the factory Rubicon bolts here, but they included extra black bolts/washers if you didn't have the Rubicon rails.)
Once you have the brackets loosely installed lay the ROAM steps on top of the brackets and thread in the shorter bolts/washers but don't tighten them at this point. I like to push them all the way outwards until I have tightened the brackets. From this point I like to tighten the three bolts that go into the tub first making sure the brackets stay flush with the pinch seem while doing so. Once they are tight, go ahead and tighen the 6 bolts/nuts that go through the brackets and through the pinch seem.

Now you can go about adjusting the preferred gap for the steps. I like it a little loose, so I double up a piece of cardboard and insert it at both ends. While applying a little pressure I lightly tighten one of the bolts in the front or rear. I then move to the opposite end and did the same. Once the spacing looks correct I tighten them all. Be careful as when tightening some of the bolts the steps may want to move(Keep applying a little pressure inwards.)

Done!

Sponsored