Yeah, that would be a great change with the ‘19s. I don’t really need the off-road prowess of the Rubicon; the Sahara fits me fine. But I prefer the look of the Rubi and this addition would seal my choice.
No, it's not too much to ask. Even an aftermarket solution like this Drip Rail Extension, would be sufficient:
http://www.truckmasterdesigns.com/products.html
So, as a prospective buyer in the Pacific Northwest, where it rains 100-140 days each year, and where I don't have a garage for the Jeep, this concerns me. I assume this is universal and not something specific to certain jeeps? If so, this might be untenable for me.