I completely understand it looks very straightforward from the videos, pain wasn't a good word to use I just don't like the idea of pulling off a fender of a 60k+ JT to install a near 2k rockslider step. I think I was just expecting a little more foresight from jeep or RSE for the manual...
I agree I'm just trying to find a simple way into the engine bay for my wiring. With a manual transmission the driver side grommets are used by the clutch, RSE said to use the same grommet as the main wiring harness for the jeep (seems super risky), and sounds like to get to the passenger side...
Thanks for your help! I will definitely use that then. Did you have to remove the fuse box, batteries and stuff to get to this grommet in the engine bay?
Thanks for the update, I would rather not drill holes or use the main wiring harness hole. I may just use the aux switches and if I have issues later address it then. As for the aux batter charging issue, this is the first I have heard about it. I have a 2021 gladiator and I have turned off...
The hole in the firewall on the driver side the instructions say to use is not available for those with a manual transmission, it's used for our clutch. RSE recommended to feed the wires through the same hole as the main wiring harness but I don't feel comfortable messing with that due to...
This is a very good writeup! I am about to install my rse steps this weekend and I have a manual transmission as well. How has this setup for wiring to the aux switches worked out for you, have you had any issues? I reached out to RSE and they warned against using the aux switches as they have...