Drop side steps

[Bubbat]

Due to health reasons and back injuries I need a set of drop side steps for my 2019 2door that are a 2-3 inches lower than factory side steps. Anybody got suggestions?
Pic of my Wrangler

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[Ol’ Timey Manual SWB Guy]

Rock Slide Engineering?

https://rockslideengineering.com/product/jl-2-door-step-slider-2-box-set/

Been thinking about getting a pair myself.

 

[KHR Racing]

Rock Slide Engineering?

https://rockslideengineering.com/product/jl-2-door-step-slider-2-box-set/

Been thinking about getting a pair myself.

Have these on my two Jeeps. They are the best. Nuff said.

 

[Halxen]

Concur with the above RSE recommendation.

Another option if you don't need the "rock slider" aspect of them would be the AMP Research Power Step; however, they run close to the $2000 price point as well so you might as well get the better product in Rock Slide Engineering. The only reason I'd lean toward the AMP Research Power Step would be if you definitely aren't off-roading and want something that is "sleeker" and tucks up closer to the body.

 

[PT's19Rubi]

These nerf bars have the step on the low side instead of the high side. They appear to be lower than the running boards.

 

[Man of Steel]

Strongly recommend Rockslide engineering rock sliders with automatic side steps.The steps come down about one foot automatically when you open or close a door. I was able to install them myself with the excellent instructions with pictures. Because they are attached to the frame for the type of support you need when rock sliding, it is important to remove the frame bolts with a heat induction tool that softens the factory locktite adhesive and allows you to remove the bolts without breaking them. It is one of the modifications that make me grateful every time I enter my 2024 Wrangler Rubicon X. My disabled friends are able to easily get into my Jeep also, not to mention my wife and grandchildren. My Rubicon X has 35 inch tires and factory lift. The sidesteps have performed flawlessly. I removed my Rubicon Sliders with assisted steps as soon as I got my new Jeep home (they are very well made and available for purchase now. My wife had difficulty getting into my Jeep until I installed the Rockslide engineering sliders with steps).

 

[longfiredragon]

Everyone recommends rockslide and sure they are the best, but then there really isn't to many choices for an electric rock slider that actually works. Personally I think their step is too small. Maybe fine if your young with no issues and perfect vision. Try it with horrible vision and a bad back like my wife. However, if you don't mind dropping about 2,200, then go for it.

Don't take this the wrong way because I don't care what a person does with their jeep. It's yours, wheel it the way that makes you happy.

So, looking at your nice little two door, it doesn't look like it's ever seen any hard off roading as it looks flawless, not a scratch.

If this is the case you might also consider rough county's E Boards. They are a much better price and work great. Unlike RS though the instructions aren't great but I am sure you could figure it out (unless your going to have someone else do the install)

They drop 11"s and seem to be well engineered with a 5" wide step. There not rock sliders and they don't clam to be. In their rep.s words, they will take some minor abuse.

I ran metal masher in Moab. Climbing over some huge boulders I dropped the front tire in between two, and at the same time the rear tire dropped in between two in the rear. I was sitting on the E board on the passenger side.

It scraped and dented it up pretty good. I also hit the other side pretty good.

However it broke nothing and they still work perfectly. And I think they look good.

Plus if you do break them RC will sell you whatever parts needed to fix them.

I got mine for my wife, for the same reason you are talking about.

Very happy with them.

 

[roaniecowpony]

I have had AMP retractable steps on my pickup for 10 years now. They worked reliably for about 5 years, then started being hit or miss. Cleaning a lubing helped a bit. But in recent years, they are really more miss than hit. AMP does not have any factory maintenance or repair service. It's all dealer dependent. Also, repair/replacement parts are difficult or not stocked.

My recommendation is a fixed step, if you really need a step.

 

[Terrymo]

Due to health reasons and back injuries I need a set of drop side steps for my 2019 2door that are a 2-3 inches lower than factory side steps. Anybody got suggestions?
Pic of my Wrangler

What’s your ballpark budget? What’s your plan as far as how the Jeep will be used? On road only, on road and some dirt roads, or more than that? That will help narrow down recommendations.

 

[Bubbat]

Everyone recommends rockslide and sure they are the best, but then there really isn't to many choices for an electric rock slider that actually works. Personally I think their step is too small. Maybe fine if your young with no issues and perfect vision. Try it with horrible vision and a bad back like my wife. However, if you don't mind dropping about 2,200, then go for it.

Don't take this the wrong way because I don't care what a person does with their jeep. It's yours, wheel it the way that makes you happy.

So, looking at your nice little two door, it doesn't look like it's ever seen any hard off roading as it looks flawless, not a scratch.

If this is the case you might also consider rough county's E Boards. They are a much better price and work great. Unlike RS though the instructions aren't great but I am sure you could figure it out (unless your going to have someone else do the install)

They drop 11"s and seem to be well engineered with a 5" wide step. There not rock sliders and they don't clam to be. In their rep.s words, they will take some minor abuse.

I ran metal masher in Moab. Climbing over some huge boulders I dropped the front tire in between two, and at the same time the rear tire dropped in between two in the rear. I was sitting on the E board on the passenger side.

It scraped and dented it up pretty good. I also hit the other side pretty good.

However it broke nothing and they still work perfectly. And I think they look good.

Plus if you do break them RC will sell you whatever parts needed to fix them.

I got mine for my wife, for the same reason you are talking about.

Very happy with them.

No offense taken.
You're correct Wrangler has lived a pampered life...LOL No rocks or boulders in Wrangler's future, dirt roads and sloppy forest services roads about the worst. I have no desired to bounce off rocks.
I've been considering the RC E boards.

 

[Terrymo]

Everyone recommends rockslide and sure they are the best, but then there really isn't to many choices for an electric rock slider that actually works. Personally I think their step is too small. Maybe fine if your young with no issues and perfect vision. Try it with horrible vision and a bad back like my wife. However, if you don't mind dropping about 2,200, then go for it.

Don't take this the wrong way because I don't care what a person does with their jeep. It's yours, wheel it the way that makes you happy.

So, looking at your nice little two door, it doesn't look like it's ever seen any hard off roading as it looks flawless, not a scratch.

If this is the case you might also consider rough county's E Boards. They are a much better price and work great. Unlike RS though the instructions aren't great but I am sure you could figure it out (unless your going to have someone else do the install)

They drop 11"s and seem to be well engineered with a 5" wide step. There not rock sliders and they don't clam to be. In their rep.s words, they will take some minor abuse.

I ran metal masher in Moab. Climbing over some huge boulders I dropped the front tire in between two, and at the same time the rear tire dropped in between two in the rear. I was sitting on the E board on the passenger side.

It scraped and dented it up pretty good. I also hit the other side pretty good.

However it broke nothing and they still work perfectly. And I think they look good.

Plus if you do break them RC will sell you whatever parts needed to fix them.

I got mine for my wife, for the same reason you are talking about.

Very happy with them.

Agreed. I have the RSE steps and they are overkill and expensive for this use case. The steps are narrow, at least for the scenario I feel like the OP is describing.

 

[randyrcpa]

I was looking at the RSE sliders, i have the tailgate table that is very well built, but 5 different Amazon reviews were 1 star and said they were junk and broke all the time.

Experiences?

 

[Left Field]

I was looking at the RSE sliders, i have the tailgate table that is very well built, but 5 different Amazon reviews were 1 star and said they were junk and broke all the time.

Experiences?

Here's a 160+ post thread on the RSE Gen 3 sliders:

RSE Gen 3 Issues

A short summary might be this:
- A lot of people are very happy with them
- Some people have problems with them
- The RSE customer support is excellent
- An updated control board design seems to have addressed some earlier problems
- You need to take reasonable care of them - clean & lube
- They are designed to be suitable for offroad use
- Side benefit is a fair amount of protection from tire thrown stones and mud

My personal experience: I've had them for 3 years and have used them through mud, fully submerged in water many times, thousands of miles of trails, BLM and FS roads and a full mix of seasonal snow and road salt.

My wife couldn't get in without them. Both my early design control boards failed over time, the second one a year outside of warranty. RSE replaced them no charge, no questions asked. I swapped them myself, but if you had to hire someone you might be less happy about it.
As it is, I'd put myself in the happy customer camp.

LF.

 

[JINO]

I hear too many horror stories about them to consider the steep price.
One bang on a rock and it can damage them and no warranty.

Looking for frame mounted rail, that has enough lip to step on, but not a full on step. Still haven't found one that looks good and functional.

 

[roaniecowpony]

I hear too many horror stories about them to consider the steep price.
One bang on a rock and it can damage them and no warranty.

Looking for frame mounted rail, that has enough lip to step on, but not a full on step. Still haven't found one that looks good and functional.

The RockHard step sliders I have are about what you describe. They have bounced off rocks from Moab to Rubicon. They protect the side and you can stand on them...barely.

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