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

[JimLee]

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[ajasper6579]

I know the Ace JL Rock Sliders fit over the Rubicon OEM Rock Rails; does anyone know of any other steps that can be used in conjunction with the OEM rails? I would rather not remove the rock rails...I hate the pinch seam

 

[JimLee]

I know the Ace JL Rock Sliders fit over the Rubicon OEM Rock Rails; does anyone know of any other steps that can be used in conjunction with the OEM rails? I would rather not remove the rock rails...I hate the pinch seam

I found a pinch weld cover plate at Extreme Terrain, it has been on backorder for a couple of weeks though, https://www.extremeterrain.com/hamm...nch-weld-cover-600-56-0759-jeep-wrangler.html

 

[ajasper6579]

I found a pinch weld cover plate at Extreme Terrain, it has been on backorder for a couple of weeks though, https://www.extremeterrain.com/hamm...nch-weld-cover-600-56-0759-jeep-wrangler.html

Thanks @JimLee ; but I am not looking to remove the factory rails, I would rather keep them and find a step/running board that can be mounted over that isn't the Ace rock slider

 

[JimLee]

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Thanks @JimLee ; but I am not looking to remove the factory rails, I would rather keep them and find a step/running board that can be mounted over that isn't the Ace rock slider

There's a gap between the body and the rails with the LOD signature series sliders, but I dont know if its wide enough for the mopar sliders to fit underneath it. LOD might know.

 

[JPS RUL]

These are Rock Slide Engineering. Steps and Rock Rails all in one!

 

[TheEddie]

Thanks @JimLee ; but I am not looking to remove the factory rails, I would rather keep them and find a step/running board that can be mounted over that isn't the Ace rock slider

Rock Hard 4x4 Patriot Sliders are what you're looking for but with better clearance. For $520 they are super beefy (12 mounting points each). Main rail that covers pinch seam and a step tube pointed up or down (or flat).

 

[damyers8]

I wanted a bit wider step, so I installed the Iron Cross steps this weekend.

How are you liking these steps? I have been looking at these since my wife has a hard time getting in the jeep. Have they been holding up well for you?

 

[Majestic]

How are you liking these steps? I have been looking at these since my wife has a hard time getting in the jeep. Have they been holding up well for you?

I installed them a few weeks ago. It does the job but if I had to do it over it again, I’d spring the Mopar performance rock rails. The quality difference between the stock rock rails and the Iron Cross rails are night and day. Though you can’t beat the price.
I had some creaking that was driving me insane but it turned out to be a hard contact against the frame. I shimmed it and all is good now.
Underneath the rail is hollow which looks like it’s going to entrap dirt, mud, water, road salt and anything else, so I don’t expect them to last.
It kinda bugs me that it doesn’t follow the bodyline of the Jeep. The side of the Jeep looks straight but it actually has a curve to it. The rails are completely straight and I notice the gaps at either end. The stock rails matched the curve perfectly.
Functionally they do the job.

 

[californiajeeping]

ROAM JL Rock Rails – Jeep Wrangler JL 4-Door Rock Sliders
Has anyone seen pictures or in person?

Yup. https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/roam-sidestep-rust.19150/ Rust included.

 

[motorcityaftermarket]

We offer up two options for the 4DR and I have tubular style rock rails coming for the 2DR.

https://mcaftermarket.com/jeep-wrangler-jl-rock-rails/

https://mcaftermarket.com/jeep-wrangler-jl-tubular-rock-rails/

 

[jimmyzwheelz]

It kinda bugs me that it doesn’t follow the bodyline of the Jeep. The side of the Jeep looks straight but it actually has a curve to it. The rails are completely straight and I notice the gaps at either end. The stock rails matched the curve perfectly.
Functionally they do the job.

That's one of things I like about the Roam rock rails...they are contoured to follow the curve of the body.

 

[Waiting]

These aftermarket parts companies need to get over themselves. If they make a good product, it sells itself. No need for big logos on the parts. A tiny one will do. Most of us don't want 10 different large logos plastered, decaled, or laser cut into the parts we have payed good money for. I know I've avoided some products because the logo was just too much. I heard the same from others.

I couldn’t agree more. The logo should invisible, unless someone is looking for it. That is what manufacturer brand decals are for; put ‘em on or not.

 

[moab19]

Hey Y'all!
Today I replaced my factory-installed Performance Parts Rock Rails with ICI Magnum RT Side Steps. I've got the step lights kit as well, but saving those for a later install when I'm not racing incoming weather. So happy with the look of these new steps!!

 

[BikiniJeep]

Hey Y'all!
Today I replaced my factory-installed Performance Parts Rock Rails with ICI Magnum RT Side Steps. I've got the step lights kit as well, but saving those for a later install when I'm not racing incoming weather. So happy with the look of these new steps!!

I’m looking at these as well to help my boy get up into the Jeep. Don’t want runners so these are a good compromise I think. How was fit and installation? And is the word “Magnum” on the steps obnoxious? I hate when manufacturers put visible words on their parts.

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